This content is machine translated Internal diseases in pregnancy Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – what should you know? Hypertension, diabetes and obesity – as first-time mothers age, the risks and prevalence of these conditions also increase. During pregnancy, they are a particular challenge. Different approaches than usual are…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Unfulfilled desire to have children News from reproductive medicine Embryo selection and preimplantation diagnostics of embryos are now permitted by law in Switzerland. At the same time, there is a “back-to-nature” trend toward natural cycle IVF – an effective,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Contraception The agony of choice In theory, contraception is 100% effective, brings no risks and side effects, but extended health benefits. How do the preparations available on the Swiss market perform in this respect? Recognize…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Incompatibility reactions Sperm allergy Sperm allergies are IgE-mediated reactions against components of seminal fluid. The main allergen is prostate specific antigen (PSA). Therapeutic measures include exposure prophylaxis by condoms or hyposensitization by exposures to…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Gynecology Update Refresher Vulvar cancer – where do we stand today? Detection of precancerous lesions is important in light of rising incidence rates of vulvar cancer internationally. There is a need to catch up especially in the area of HPV-negative lesions.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated 124. Congress of the DGIM in Mannheim - bacterial STD Syphilis is on the rise More and more people worldwide are becoming newly infected with STDs such as syphilis. Since symptoms disappear independently, the disease is often underestimated by patients. PD Dr. med. Clara Lehmann,…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Urinary and fecal incontinence post partum Risk factor pregnancy? Pregnancy and childbirth are causative factors in 50% of urinary incontinence and 75% of genital descent. Preventively, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, perineal massage, and warm compresses can help during childbirth.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Cardiac diseases in women Arrhythmias during pregnancy Arrhythmias are one of the most common cardiac complications during pregnancy in women with and without known structural heart disease. Arrhythmias that were previously infrequent may become more frequent during…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anemia in pregnancy and postpartum Risk for mother and child Anemia is a risk factor for maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Mild iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency without anemia can be treated perorally during pregnancy. Intravenously, Ferinject® is…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Advanced training course in clinical oncology in St. Gallen New therapies in HR-positive metastatic breast cancer. In HR-positive metastatic breast cancer, there are several new treatment options. The aim of the annual oncology conference in St. Gallen was to classify and evaluate these substances. What might…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Screening cervical cancer Cytological screening, HPV test or both? Primary screening for cervical cancer has changed worldwide in recent years. New recommendations are also being developed in Switzerland. The most important prerequisite for success remains participation in the screening…
