Severe Birth Complications Are More Common in Older Mothers
Dr. Nannette Santoro spoke to WHTC Real News Now about the age-related risks that mothers who give birth after age 35 are faced with.
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Cancer Experts Urge Teens to Get HPV Vaccination
Dr. Nannette Santoro of the University of Colorado OB-GYN division spoke to healthline.com about the HPV vaccine and why all parents should have their child vaccinated: the rewards far outweigh any risks.
Sleeping During Pregnancy and After
In a recent post on Denver Metro Moms Blog, CU’s Dr. Diane Christopher answered women’s questions about the unique challenges of sleeping during and after pregnancy.
Laughing Gas For Labor Pain
Dr. Stephen Rotholz talks about the safety and side effects related to using nitrous oxide (more commonly called laughing gas) for labor pain management.
Irregular Period Problems
Dr. Santoro spoke to Time about menstrual irregularities, and what irregularities and symptoms should prompt a woman to schedule an appointment with her OB-GYN.
Custom Hormones for Menopause Raises Concern
A new type of menopause hormone therapy is on the rise, and this has some doctors worried. Especially because the treatment method is used by millions of American women, and is not FDA-approved.
What You Should Know about Zika Birth Defects and Fertility Treatments
With the growing concern of Zika-related birth defects, many hopeful parents have been urged to hold off on conception. Dr. Nanette Santoro encourages parents to consider the potential effects of contracting the Zika virus during pregnancy.
Do Female Hormones Lead to More Migraines?
Why do women get more migraines than men? Dr. Santoro’s recent study explains that women who get migraines often have faster drops in their estrogen levels the days before their period.
Vaginal Estrogen for Breast Cancer Symptoms Endorsed by ACOG
Dr. Santoro of CU Advanced Reproductive Medicine addressed vaginal estrogen for breast cancer symptoms in a panel discussion published on Medpage Today.
How Safe Is Vaginal Estrogen?
How safe is vaginal estrogen for breast cancer patients? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) endorsed the use of vaginal estrogen in breast cancer survivors, even though it contains a black box warning deterring cancer survivors from using it. University of Colorado Aschutz’s, Dr. Santoro, weighs in with her opinions.