Episode 7.8 Osteopenia treatments, antenatal steroids, IOL methods, VBAC risk factors, and surgical hemostasis Thinking About Ob/Gyn

In this episode, we discuss the latest recommendations for treatments for osteopenia and osteoporosis, including vitamin D and calcium, as well as bisphophonates and other medications.

Then we discuss new literature about best methods for induction of labor and risks factors for uterine rupture during a trial of labor after Cesarean. We also discuss a new trial about late preterm antenatal steroids.

Also we talk about a new article about mammalian menopause the evolutionary rolls of menopause and concealed ovulation (fun people, we know!) 

Finally, we answer a listener question about bleeding during surgery.

00:00:02 Treatment of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
00:14:40 Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Recommendations
00:24:05 Effectiveness of Late Preterm Steroids
00:35:49 Menopause and Evolution in Mammals
00:41:05 Concealed Estrus and Weight Gain Recommendations
00:47:56 Managing Surgical Hemostasis and Bleeding
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