Medinova: Vaginal infections during pregnancy – threats, tricks and treatments

Medinova: Vaginal infections during pregnancy – threats, tricks and treatments

Pregnancy and childbirth are special, but also vulnerable phases in womens lifetime. There is increasing evidence that vaginal infections such as BV or VVC, which already reduce the quality of life under normal circumstances can result in obstetric complications, endangering both mother and child. Therapeutic solutions must not only battle the infection but have to remain safe for the fetus. Prof. Daniel Surbek is the Co-Clinic Director and the Chief of Obstetrics and feto-maternal medicine from the Inselspital Bern. He will explain the latest research into this topic and which red flags to look out for. His latest publication showed a high abundance of prescribed drugs in pregnancy. Which patients should be treated and which therapeutics can be recommended? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get insights from Prof. Surbek, as well as a short Q&A Session after the webinar. Content: • Background on vaginal infections • Special circumstances during pregnancy • Prescribed drug use during pregancy • Red Flags • Quiz Speaker: Prof. Daniel Surbek Ordinarius und Chefarzt Geburtshilfe und Feto-maternale Medizin, Co-Klinikdirektor Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde, Inselspital Bern Credits for Swiss Gynecologists (SGGG) and GPs will be applied for. International credits can only be applied by participants retrospectively.