Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on: March 02,2024

Sperm screening might detect harmful mutations before embryo implantation

by eLifeHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaScreening sperm may help identify potentially harmful new genetic mutations and help

Updated on:March 02,2024

Major study shows waterbirths as safe as traditional births

by Allina HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new U.S. study of waterbirths found that hospital-based births involving water immersion had no higher risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special

Updated on: March 23,2024

Major study shows waterbirths as safe as traditional births

by Allina HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new U.S. study of waterbirths found that hospital-based births involving water immersion had no higher risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or special

Updated on:March 23,2024

Hypertension in pregnancy poses measurable risks for babies, study finds

by Caitlin Doran,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainHypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs in more than 7% of pregnancies. A recent Mayo Clinic population-based study found that babies fr

Updated on: January 19,2024

Hypertension in pregnancy poses measurable risks for babies, study finds

by Caitlin Doran,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainHypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs in more than 7% of pregnancies. A recent Mayo Clinic population-based study found that babies fr

Updated on:January 19,2024

Menstrual discs may be best for heavy monthly blood flow

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc—similar in shape to a diaphragm—may be best

Updated on: January 19,2024

Menstrual discs may be best for heavy monthly blood flow

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc—similar in shape to a diaphragm—may be best

Updated on:January 19,2024

Study: How to safely remove ovary in girls for best results in fertility preservation

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung girls who are about to undergo treatment for cancer or other therapies that pose high risk of inferti

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study: How to safely remove ovary in girls for best results in fertility preservation

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung girls who are about to undergo treatment for cancer or other therapies that pose high risk of inferti

Updated on:May 20,2024

Metals and metalloids may alter prenatal hormone concentrations during pregnancy: study

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy, according to a R

Updated on: May 26,2024

Metals and metalloids may alter prenatal hormone concentrations during pregnancy: study

by Michelle Edelstein,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to metals such as nickel, arsenic, cobalt and lead may disrupt a woman's hormones during pregnancy, according to a R

Updated on:May 26,2024

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on: March 23,2024

Action on faulty vaginal mesh took too long, now women struggle to access mesh surgery that works

by Jennifer King,The ConversationCredit: Gwendal Cottin/UnsplashLast week, Johnson & Johnson reached aA$300 million settlementfor two class actions brought by Australian women af

Updated on:March 23,2024

Looking for an ob/gyn? Here's how

by Cara MurezIt's important to find the right OB-GYN to guide you through some of life's greatest joys and troubles.An obstetrician-gynecologist works withwomenthroughfamily

Updated on: January 12,2024

Looking for an ob/gyn? Here's how

by Cara MurezIt's important to find the right OB-GYN to guide you through some of life's greatest joys and troubles.An obstetrician-gynecologist works withwomenthroughfamily

Updated on:January 12,2024

Why your period symptoms might be worse in the winter

by Jahnavi Daru, Ewelina Rogozinska and Varsha Jain,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeriod symptoms are frustrating no matter the time of year. But those who menstruate might fe

Updated on: March 21,2024

Why your period symptoms might be worse in the winter

by Jahnavi Daru, Ewelina Rogozinska and Varsha Jain,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeriod symptoms are frustrating no matter the time of year. But those who menstruate might fe

Updated on:March 21,2024

Researchers identify circulating proteins linked to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy—which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfuncti

Updated on: January 12,2024

Researchers identify circulating proteins linked to preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy—which are characterized by high blood pressure with or without organ dysfuncti

Updated on:January 12,2024