Study is first to show that air pollutants increase risk of painful periods for women

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDysmenorrhea, that is, frequent severe and painful cramps during menstruation from abnormal contractions of the uterus, is the most common of all gyne

Updated on: March 30,2024 14

Study is first to show that air pollutants increase risk of painful periods for women

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDysmenorrhea, that is, frequent severe and painful cramps during menstruation from abnormal contractions of the uterus, is the most common of all gyne

Updated on:March 30,2024 14

How does the new OTC birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5 questions answered

by Sarah Lynch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration's July 13, 2023, approval of thefirst over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broade

Updated on: January 19,2024 8

How does the new OTC birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5 questions answered

by Sarah Lynch,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration's July 13, 2023, approval of thefirst over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broade

Updated on:January 19,2024 8

Direct dispensing of prenatal supplements with iron reduces anemia

by Lori SolomonDirectly providing prenatal iron supplements significantly improves average hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy and reduces anemia in underserved patients, according to a study publi

Updated on: January 17,2024 15

Direct dispensing of prenatal supplements with iron reduces anemia

by Lori SolomonDirectly providing prenatal iron supplements significantly improves average hematocrit levels throughout pregnancy and reduces anemia in underserved patients, according to a study publi

Updated on:January 17,2024 15

You might need to delay your pregnancy if you're having bariatric surgery

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who undergo bariatric surgery should be managed in the perinatal period with a multidisciplinary team to improve pregnancy-related

Updated on: March 05,2024 15

You might need to delay your pregnancy if you're having bariatric surgery

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who undergo bariatric surgery should be managed in the perinatal period with a multidisciplinary team to improve pregnancy-related

Updated on:March 05,2024 15

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than

Updated on: March 23,2024 19

Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered "the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance," than

Updated on:March 23,2024 19

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in

Updated on: March 12,2024 10

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in

Updated on:March 12,2024 10

Study finds 6+ hours/day of sedentary leisure time linked to doubling in uterine fibroids risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainClocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through

Updated on: January 15,2024 18

Study finds 6+ hours/day of sedentary leisure time linked to doubling in uterine fibroids risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainClocking up 6 or more hours of sedentary leisure time every day may double a woman's risk of uterine fibroids before she's gone through

Updated on:January 15,2024 18

Delivery for hospitalized pregnant women improves recovery outcome, study finds

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women hospitalized with COVID-19 had improved recovery outcomes after delivering their babies early, accor

Updated on: May 31,2024 5

Delivery for hospitalized pregnant women improves recovery outcome, study finds

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women hospitalized with COVID-19 had improved recovery outcomes after delivering their babies early, accor

Updated on:May 31,2024 5

New study highlights sexual problems for young women who've had cancer

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung women cancer survivors are at much higher risk of sexual problems, including loss of libido and discomfort, according to research published i

Updated on: May 13,2024 3

New study highlights sexual problems for young women who've had cancer

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung women cancer survivors are at much higher risk of sexual problems, including loss of libido and discomfort, according to research published i

Updated on:May 13,2024 3

Premature birth could be predicted as early as 10 weeks after conception

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers at risk of premature birth could be identified far sooner in pregnancy than current tests allow by looking for specific bacteria and c

Updated on: April 01,2024 16

Premature birth could be predicted as early as 10 weeks after conception

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainMothers at risk of premature birth could be identified far sooner in pregnancy than current tests allow by looking for specific bacteria and c

Updated on:April 01,2024 16

Researchers find risk of miscarriage increases with benzodiazepine use in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineAfter accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 2

Updated on: January 12,2024 19

Researchers find risk of miscarriage increases with benzodiazepine use in pregnancy

by Elana GotkineAfter accounting for measurable confounders, the risk for miscarriage is increased in association with benzodiazepine use during pregnancy, according to a study published online Dec. 2

Updated on:January 12,2024 19

Researchers pinpoint cause of fatigue during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women now have a scientific reason for skipping the gym during pregnancy; the same hormone gearing up the body for breastfeeding is also te

Updated on: May 26,2024 8

Researchers pinpoint cause of fatigue during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women now have a scientific reason for skipping the gym during pregnancy; the same hormone gearing up the body for breastfeeding is also te

Updated on:May 26,2024 8