Fat-shaming pregnant women isn't just mean, it's harmful

by Angela Incollingo Rodriguez,The ConversationCredit: Eddson Lens from PexelsDecember is considered the most fertile month, a time when there's thegreatest likelihood that children wi

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

Fat-shaming pregnant women isn't just mean, it's harmful

by Angela Incollingo Rodriguez,The ConversationCredit: Eddson Lens from PexelsDecember is considered the most fertile month, a time when there's thegreatest likelihood that children wi

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

Vaginal swabs more reliable than urine for STI testing

by Lori SolomonVaginal sampling should be the initial choice offered to patients undergoing testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and/or trichomoniasis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Vaginal swabs more reliable than urine for STI testing

by Lori SolomonVaginal sampling should be the initial choice offered to patients undergoing testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and/or trichomoniasis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Opioid use after C-section reduced by nearly half with non-invasive pain management device, study finds

by Mary Ellen Fiorino,Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million

Updated on: January 16,2024 20

Opioid use after C-section reduced by nearly half with non-invasive pain management device, study finds

by Mary Ellen Fiorino,Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million

Updated on:January 16,2024 20

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca

Updated on: January 19,2024 10

COVID infection in women having ovary stimulation lowered chances for pregnancy

by Cara MurezTesting positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.That phase of treatment is ca

Updated on:January 19,2024 10

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on: May 06,2024 18

Genetic study shows that the risk of pre-eclampsia is related to blood pressure and BMI

by University of NottinghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPre-eclampsia, usually diagnosed by increased blood pressure and protein in urine, affects up to 5% of pregnant women. It contributes w

Updated on:May 06,2024 18

Probiotics don't improve poor vaginal health

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy chances in IVF can be affected by many factors including the type of bacteria which naturally co

Updated on: May 06,2024 17

Probiotics don't improve poor vaginal health

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy chances in IVF can be affected by many factors including the type of bacteria which naturally co

Updated on:May 06,2024 17

Care for those who have a miscarriage may be compromised in states that restrict abortion, study finds

by University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a University at Buffalo physician has found that people experiencing a miscarriage in states with restrictive abortion pol

Updated on: May 31,2024 4

Care for those who have a miscarriage may be compromised in states that restrict abortion, study finds

by University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a University at Buffalo physician has found that people experiencing a miscarriage in states with restrictive abortion pol

Updated on:May 31,2024 4

Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis despite lack of evidence, research shows

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideCredit:BMC Women's Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02794-2Research shows patients with endometriosis are being told to plan a pregn

Updated on: January 13,2024 6

Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis despite lack of evidence, research shows

by Jessica Stanley,University of AdelaideCredit:BMC Women's Health(2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02794-2Research shows patients with endometriosis are being told to plan a pregn

Updated on:January 13,2024 6

US woman delivers baby from embryo frozen for 24 years

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAn American woman has given birth to a healthy baby girl from an embryo that was frozen a quarter century ago, in what hospital officials say may be a world record.The baby, n

Updated on: March 07,2024 19

US woman delivers baby from embryo frozen for 24 years

Credit: CC0 Public DomainAn American woman has given birth to a healthy baby girl from an embryo that was frozen a quarter century ago, in what hospital officials say may be a world record.The baby, n

Updated on:March 07,2024 19

Birth rates have risen in states with abortion bans

by Ernie MundellNew data shows that births rose in the first half of 2023 in states where abortion bans came into effect following the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022.States with bans had an average 2.3%

Updated on: January 15,2024 12

Birth rates have risen in states with abortion bans

by Ernie MundellNew data shows that births rose in the first half of 2023 in states where abortion bans came into effect following the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022.States with bans had an average 2.3%

Updated on:January 15,2024 12

Researchers evaluate effectiveness of placental growth factor measurement in mid-pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study led by Professor Laura Magee, has found that among pregnancies with clinical risk factors for pre-eclampsia or fetal gro

Updated on: January 15,2024 17

Researchers evaluate effectiveness of placental growth factor measurement in mid-pregnancy

byKing's College LondonCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsA new study led by Professor Laura Magee, has found that among pregnancies with clinical risk factors for pre-eclampsia or fetal gro

Updated on:January 15,2024 17

How Can I Help My Partner Cope With PCOS?

How Can I Help My Partner Cope With PCOS?Common Concerns If Your Partner Has Polycystic Ovary SyndromeByNicole Galan, RNUpdated on January 22, 2023Medically reviewed byAnita Sa

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How Can I Help My Partner Cope With PCOS?

How Can I Help My Partner Cope With PCOS?Common Concerns If Your Partner Has Polycystic Ovary SyndromeByNicole Galan, RNUpdated on January 22, 2023Medically reviewed byAnita Sa

Updated on:March 06,2024 0