A potential new way to diagnose male infertility and pharmaceutical treatment options

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt can take a year or longer of trial and error for a doctor to determine if a man is infertile but new research by Michael Skinner, a Washi

Updated on: March 30,2024

A potential new way to diagnose male infertility and pharmaceutical treatment options

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt can take a year or longer of trial and error for a doctor to determine if a man is infertile but new research by Michael Skinner, a Washi

Updated on:March 30,2024

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet

Updated on: January 13,2024

Good maternal health 'reparations' has lifelong benefits for women, research finds

byUniversity of BirminghamMaternal health production process. The diagram illustrates the relationships and interdependencies of superdeterminants, showing how the characteristics of the planet

Updated on:January 13,2024

Epidural in labor not linked to adverse outcomes in offspring

(HealthDay)—Epidural analgesia during labor is not associated with immediate or longer-term adverse outcomes in offspring, according to a study published online Oct. 28 inJAMA Network Open.Rache

Updated on: May 05,2024

Epidural in labor not linked to adverse outcomes in offspring

(HealthDay)—Epidural analgesia during labor is not associated with immediate or longer-term adverse outcomes in offspring, according to a study published online Oct. 28 inJAMA Network Open.Rache

Updated on:May 05,2024

Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has found that 29% of people in Ontario who undergo endometrial ablation will have a subsequent hysterectomy to remove the entire uterus within 15 y

Updated on: October 10,2024

Common gynecological surgery for abnormal bleeding associated with a high risk of hysterectomy

byICESCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study has found that 29% of people in Ontario who undergo endometrial ablation will have a subsequent hysterectomy to remove the entire uterus within 15 y

Updated on:October 10,2024

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n

Updated on: February 18,2024

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n

Updated on:February 18,2024

Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.

Updated on: January 19,2024

Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says

by Cara MurezBlack women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations.A U.

Updated on:January 19,2024

Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms can impact the health care received by their babies

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of opioid use among pregnant women in the United States quadrupled between 1999 and 2014 and continues to rise—an alarm

Updated on: January 15,2024

Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms can impact the health care received by their babies

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of opioid use among pregnant women in the United States quadrupled between 1999 and 2014 and continues to rise—an alarm

Updated on:January 15,2024

Implanting aged oocytes in young follicles can produce rejuvenated eggs, researchers find

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic summary of the subprocesses contributing to the rejuvenation of aged oocytes by young granulosa cells. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587

Updated on: September 25,2024

Implanting aged oocytes in young follicles can produce rejuvenated eggs, researchers find

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic summary of the subprocesses contributing to the rejuvenation of aged oocytes by young granulosa cells. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587

Updated on:September 25,2024

An app to prevent pregnancy? Don't count on it

by Deborah Bateson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFertility awareness apps are being championed as a new approach to contraception. In reality, while the technology may be new, women

Updated on: May 13,2024

An app to prevent pregnancy? Don't count on it

by Deborah Bateson,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageFertility awareness apps are being championed as a new approach to contraception. In reality, while the technology may be new, women

Updated on:May 13,2024

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce

Updated on: March 23,2024

Perinatal transmission of COVID-19 unlikely with correct hygiene

(HealthDay)—If correct hygiene procedures are undertaken, perinatal transmission of COVID-19 is unlikely to occur, according to a study published online July 23 inThe Lancet Child & Adolesce

Updated on:March 23,2024