Weight loss doesn't help pregnancy chances, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are obese and struggling to become pregnant are often advised to lose weight, but a new study finds no fertility benefits from weight l

Updated on: June 05,2024

Weight loss doesn't help pregnancy chances, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who are obese and struggling to become pregnant are often advised to lose weight, but a new study finds no fertility benefits from weight l

Updated on:June 05,2024

Anxiety during pregnancy can lead to earlier births, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationStructural equation model testing single latent factor of pregnancy anxiety. Credit:Health Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.1037/hea0001210Women who expe

Updated on: June 07,2024

Anxiety during pregnancy can lead to earlier births, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationStructural equation model testing single latent factor of pregnancy anxiety. Credit:Health Psychology(2022). DOI: 10.1037/hea0001210Women who expe

Updated on:June 07,2024

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear

Updated on: May 09,2024

Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos

by Brigham and Women's HospitalHuman Embryo. Credit: Ed Uthman, MD/WikipediaFor women hoping to achieve a pregnancy using freshly retrieved donor eggs, a new retrospective study led by resear

Updated on:May 09,2024

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on: April 03,2024

Selective abortion of girls occurs—for different reasons—among Indian and Chinese diaspora

by University of TorontoConditional sex ratio (CSR) of second and third order births in the UK by mother’s country of birth. CSRs shown are based on the total number of births (shown on each grap

Updated on:April 03,2024

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on: March 19,2024

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on:March 19,2024

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio can distinguish cystitis from OAB

by Elana GotkineSerum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published onl

Updated on: January 12,2024

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio can distinguish cystitis from OAB

by Elana GotkineSerum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help differentiate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) from overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published onl

Updated on:January 12,2024

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on: April 07,2024

Hospital bacteria not found in babies born by C-section

by University of OsloSummary figure of E. coli gut colonization. The plot displays the numbers of E. coli lineages found at each of the five major sampling points (4, 7, and 21 days after birth,

Updated on:April 07,2024

More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

Updated on: July 02,2024

More than 40% of women suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from constipation during pregnancy and right after childbirth than at any other time in their li

Updated on:July 02,2024

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te

Updated on: March 16,2024

Review reveals simple method to increase number of IVF births

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDr. Devorah Heymann. Credit: Hebrew University of JerusalemWorldwide, around 10 to 15% of couples have fertility problems. Many turn to artificial reproductive te

Updated on:March 16,2024

Traditional pregnancy a thing of the past

by University of OtagoHaving a baby may never be the same again as increasingly sophisticated genetic testing is likely to raise thorny ethical issues, according to a new report.The lead author o

Updated on: March 02,2024

Traditional pregnancy a thing of the past

by University of OtagoHaving a baby may never be the same again as increasingly sophisticated genetic testing is likely to raise thorny ethical issues, according to a new report.The lead author o

Updated on:March 02,2024