Compatibility of Procreation, Pregnancy, and Early Parenthood in Female and Male Surgeons During Surgical Training in Switzerland: National Survey Study

Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology,
surgical training   procreation   pregnancy   gender disparities   Switzerland   working conditions   parenthood  

Academic Background The lengthy training periods and high-stress work schedules of surgeons, particularly during their optimal childbearing years, often lead them to forgo part-time work or delay pregnancy, thereby increasing the risk of infertility and pregnancy complications. Women experience a significant decline in fertility after the age of 30...

Modulation of Cardiac Automaticity by IKACH in the Sinoatrial Node During Pregnancy

Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiovascular System,
pregnancy   sinoatrial node   acetylcholine-activated K+ current   heart rate   mouse model  

Academic Background Pregnant women undergo significant physiological changes in their cardiovascular system to meet the increased physiological demands during pregnancy. Among these changes, an increase in resting heart rate (HR) is common, typically rising by 10-20 beats per minute. However, this increase in HR can lead to the onset or exacerbatio...