Want long-term contraception? There are more effective options than the pill—but they can be hard to find

by Deborah Bateson and Kathleen McNamee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image,Australians' access to a range of contraceptive options depends on where they live and how wealthy they are

Updated on: February 18,2024 6

Want long-term contraception? There are more effective options than the pill—but they can be hard to find

by Deborah Bateson and Kathleen McNamee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image,Australians' access to a range of contraceptive options depends on where they live and how wealthy they are

Updated on:February 18,2024 6

Women still feel like they aren't listened to when they give birth: Here's what could help change things

by Clare Jackson, Ellen Annandale and Sian Beynon-jones,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often report that they arenot listened to or given choicesabout what happens d

Updated on: January 17,2024 14

Women still feel like they aren't listened to when they give birth: Here's what could help change things

by Clare Jackson, Ellen Annandale and Sian Beynon-jones,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWomen often report that they arenot listened to or given choicesabout what happens d

Updated on:January 17,2024 14

Caesarean twin births triple over the last 30 years

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe proportion of twins born by caesarean delivery in Victoria increased threefold, from 24% to 71% of all twin births, during 1983–2015, despite high

Updated on: April 08,2024 13

Caesarean twin births triple over the last 30 years

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe proportion of twins born by caesarean delivery in Victoria increased threefold, from 24% to 71% of all twin births, during 1983–2015, despite high

Updated on:April 08,2024 13

Premature birth linked to the mother's vaginal microbiome

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who deliver early are more likely to have a diverse community of vaginal bacteria, finds a new study published inFrontiers in Microbiolog

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Premature birth linked to the mother's vaginal microbiome

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women who deliver early are more likely to have a diverse community of vaginal bacteria, finds a new study published inFrontiers in Microbiolog

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Endometriosis: gene identified which could be potential treatment target – new study

by Krina Zondervan and Thomas Tapmeier,The ConversationCredit: Nataliya Vaitkevich from PexelsUp to 10% of women experienceendometriosis worldwide. The condition is chronic, extremely pain

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Endometriosis: gene identified which could be potential treatment target – new study

by Krina Zondervan and Thomas Tapmeier,The ConversationCredit: Nataliya Vaitkevich from PexelsUp to 10% of women experienceendometriosis worldwide. The condition is chronic, extremely pain

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

Pessaries are still a taboo topic, but these ancient devices help many women

by Anna Rosamilia and Mugdha Kulkarni,The ConversationCredit: William Fortunato from PexelsA vaginalpessaryis a removable device inserted in the vagina to support its walls or uterus

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

Researchers pinpoint the three days pregnancy sickness is most likely to start

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Warwick have narrowed the time frame that nausea and vomiting during pregnancy will potentially start

Updated on: May 20,2024 4

Researchers pinpoint the three days pregnancy sickness is most likely to start

by University of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Warwick have narrowed the time frame that nausea and vomiting during pregnancy will potentially start

Updated on:May 20,2024 4

Using closed-loop in type 1 pregnancy associated with type 1 diabetes

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study endorses closed-loop use in type 1 diabetes pregnancy and highlights how the technology can facilitate positive pregnanc

Updated on: January 15,2024 15

Using closed-loop in type 1 pregnancy associated with type 1 diabetes

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study endorses closed-loop use in type 1 diabetes pregnancy and highlights how the technology can facilitate positive pregnanc

Updated on:January 15,2024 15

Low-level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child's brain development

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Sydney finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a chil

Updated on: April 16,2024 15

Low-level alcohol use during pregnancy can impact child's brain development

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Sydney finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a chil

Updated on:April 16,2024 15

Scientists identify a key cause of female infertility

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfertility affects around 48 million couples worldwide and can have various causes. In mammals, including humans, eggs are produced i

Updated on: January 13,2024 16

Scientists identify a key cause of female infertility

byThe Company of BiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfertility affects around 48 million couples worldwide and can have various causes. In mammals, including humans, eggs are produced i

Updated on:January 13,2024 16

Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on: March 02,2024 10

Alarm bells as US abortion ruling fuels rush on morning-after pill

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the US Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion, Julie Crowe went straight online to do some shopping. She ordered 10 packs of the emergency contraceptiv

Updated on:March 02,2024 10

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on: February 18,2024 17

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

Updated on:February 18,2024 17