All our articles on cardio-gynaecology

Cardio-gynaecology is a multidisciplinary approach to women's hearts at key hormonal stages: first contraception, pregnancy and menopause. It brings together cardiologists, gynaecologists, obstetricians, midwives, general practitioners and pharmacists, also involving women in their own care.

Contraindications to post-menopausal hormones: red lights

Dans le contexte de la ménopause, certaines femmes ne peuvent pas utiliser de traitement hormonal de ménopause en raison de contre-indications qu’il faut absolument connaitre. Ces contre-indications sont le plus souvent en lien avec la molécule d’estrogène mais aussi dans certains cas plus [...]

How to treat menopausal hot flashes?

80% of women will experience flushing (hot flashes and/or night sweats) at menopause. These symptoms can even begin in the years preceding menopause. For some women, they can be very disabling, affecting their quality of life in as many as 25% of cases. While these symptoms last 5 to 7 years on [...]

Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy: A Rare But Often Fatal Complication

Aortic dissection is an acute tearing of the aorta, the vessel that leaves the heart and carries blood to all the organs. This is a rare event (1 in 100,000 pregnancies) but it is very serious and requires urgent treatment. Pregnancy contributes to this condition due to hormone impregnation that [...]

How Heart Transplants Support Birth and Rebirth

In the majority of cases, chronic heart failure is a contraindication to pregnancy because it could put the mother’s life in danger. During pregnancy and delivery, her heart has to work very hard. Certain medications prescribed for heart failure are known to cause birth defects (they’re [...]

What contraceptives are available in France in 2020?

Contraceptives with hormones Most of these contraceptives contain two hormones: estrogen and progestin. These are called estroprogestin contraception or combination birth control pills. Others are progestin-only contraceptives. They’re all very effective contraceptives. Estroprogestin [...]