Gynaecology and obstetrics
Study supports recommendations to avoid pregnancy for at least 12 months after obesity surgery

Study supports recommendations to avoid pregnancy for at least 12 months after obesity surgery

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) supports recommendations to

Study supports recommendations to avoid pregnancy for at least 12 months after obesity surgery

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) supports recommendations to
Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

(HealthDay)—Supine or non-left-sided sleep through 30 weeks of gestation is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 10 inObstetrics & Gyne

Supine, non-left-sided sleep not linked to pregnancy outcomes

(HealthDay)—Supine or non-left-sided sleep through 30 weeks of gestation is not associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 10 inObstetrics & Gyne
Study tracks antidepressant use during pregnancy

Study tracks antidepressant use during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half of New Zealand women who take antidepressants in the months before getting pregnant, stop during their pregnancy, a new Univers

Study tracks antidepressant use during pregnancy

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost half of New Zealand women who take antidepressants in the months before getting pregnant, stop during their pregnancy, a new Univers
How an egg cell's 'operating manual' sets the stage for fertility

How an egg cell's 'operating manual' sets the stage for fertility

by Carnegie Institution for ScienceAn illustration of gene expression underlying wave1 and wave2 follicle production. Each dot on the diagram mathematically summarizes the gene expression of indi

How an egg cell's 'operating manual' sets the stage for fertility

by Carnegie Institution for ScienceAn illustration of gene expression underlying wave1 and wave2 follicle production. Each dot on the diagram mathematically summarizes the gene expression of indi
Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states

Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states

by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPharmacists are taking a more active role in prescribing hormonal contraceptives—a trend applauded by women who

Pharmacists can now prescribe hormonal birth control in 20 states

by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPharmacists are taking a more active role in prescribing hormonal contraceptives—a trend applauded by women who
Research adds insights into preeclampsia, a deadly pregnancy complication

Research adds insights into preeclampsia, a deadly pregnancy complication

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a dangerous complication during pregnancy that endangers both the mother and fetus, but clinicians still don&#

Research adds insights into preeclampsia, a deadly pregnancy complication

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia is a dangerous complication during pregnancy that endangers both the mother and fetus, but clinicians still don&#
Early dispensing of hormonal contraception after medical abortion may reduce need for second medical abortion

Early dispensing of hormonal contraception after medical abortion may reduce need for second medical abortion

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly dispensing of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) after a medical abortion is associated with a reduced likelihood of the nee

Early dispensing of hormonal contraception after medical abortion may reduce need for second medical abortion

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly dispensing of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) after a medical abortion is associated with a reduced likelihood of the nee
Drug trial shows promise for easing uterine fibroids

Drug trial shows promise for easing uterine fibroids

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityA medical illustration depicting uterine fibroids. Credit:BruceBlaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAbout three quarters of women will experience uterin

Drug trial shows promise for easing uterine fibroids

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityA medical illustration depicting uterine fibroids. Credit:BruceBlaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAbout three quarters of women will experience uterin
Researchers discover potential intergenerational impacts of physical activity and nutrition on placental methylation

Researchers discover potential intergenerational impacts of physical activity and nutrition on placental methylation

by National University of SingaporeBack-transformed geometric means of EFW by gestational weeks to tertiles of DHA within the NICHD Fetal Growth Studies-Singletons, from 11-39 weeks gestational a

Researchers discover potential intergenerational impacts of physical activity and nutrition on placental methylation

by National University of SingaporeBack-transformed geometric means of EFW by gestational weeks to tertiles of DHA within the NICHD Fetal Growth Studies-Singletons, from 11-39 weeks gestational a
The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, the future of abortion and reproductive rights for women is uncert

The pharmacist's role in providing reproductive health and how it's changed since the Dobbs decision

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in June, the future of abortion and reproductive rights for women is uncert