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Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have close family members with endocrine diseases--including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polyc

Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have close family members with endocrine diseases--including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polyc
Higher acetaminophen intake in pregnancy linked to attention deficits in young children

Higher acetaminophen intake in pregnancy linked to attention deficits in young children

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignOdds of CDI scores ≤25th percentile in relation to prenatal acetaminophen exposurea. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for the rel

Higher acetaminophen intake in pregnancy linked to attention deficits in young children

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignOdds of CDI scores ≤25th percentile in relation to prenatal acetaminophen exposurea. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for the rel
Almost two-thirds of residents in US family medicine programs are training in states that have abortion restrictions

Almost two-thirds of residents in US family medicine programs are training in states that have abortion restrictions

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers performed an analysis to assess the proportion of accredited U.S. family medicine residency programs and trai

Almost two-thirds of residents in US family medicine programs are training in states that have abortion restrictions

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers performed an analysis to assess the proportion of accredited U.S. family medicine residency programs and trai
Study finds low risk of pregnancy complications from COVID-19

Study finds low risk of pregnancy complications from COVID-19

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmily Adhikari, M.D. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 and their newborn babies have a low risk of developing se

Study finds low risk of pregnancy complications from COVID-19

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterEmily Adhikari, M.D. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 and their newborn babies have a low risk of developing se
Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear
New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull
Measurement of uterine contractions could predict the outcome of in vitro fertilization

Measurement of uterine contractions could predict the outcome of in vitro fertilization

by Valentina Bonito,Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered as the gold standard of assisted reproductive technologies. Yet, the fai

Measurement of uterine contractions could predict the outcome of in vitro fertilization

by Valentina Bonito,Eindhoven University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is considered as the gold standard of assisted reproductive technologies. Yet, the fai
Expectant mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech

Expectant mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech

by Aalto UniversityThe brain scanning equipment uses fibre optics held to the baby's head with a gauze. Credit: University of Turku & Aalto UniversityA study has shown a potential link be

Expectant mothers' pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infant brains respond to sad speech

by Aalto UniversityThe brain scanning equipment uses fibre optics held to the baby's head with a gauze. Credit: University of Turku & Aalto UniversityA study has shown a potential link be
Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.

Uncovering the link between attending prenatal checkups and low birth weight in Japan

byTokyo Institute of TechnologyScientists recently pinpointed the main factors associated with mothers' attendance at prenatal checkups and uncovered its link with low birth weight in Japan.
COVID-19 vaccine-associated menstrual symptoms reported in non-menstruating people

COVID-19 vaccine-associated menstrual symptoms reported in non-menstruating people

by Experimental BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who do not usually menstruate reported experiencing breakthrough bleeding or other period symptoms after receiving a COVID-19 vaccin

COVID-19 vaccine-associated menstrual symptoms reported in non-menstruating people

by Experimental BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who do not usually menstruate reported experiencing breakthrough bleeding or other period symptoms after receiving a COVID-19 vaccin
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy correlated with a higher risk of coronary artery disease and stroke

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy correlated with a higher risk of coronary artery disease and stroke

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenomic analysis by researchers from the UK and the Netherlands has found links between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDPs) an

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy correlated with a higher risk of coronary artery disease and stroke

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenomic analysis by researchers from the UK and the Netherlands has found links between hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDPs) an
Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel

Hospital program tackles pregnancy and postpartum depression that affects 20% of women

by Lisa Schencker, Chicago TribuneCredit: CC0 Public DomainJenny Mason-Frey had experienced panic attacks before—sudden waves of anxiety that set her heart racing, her head spinning and made her feel