Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on: March 12,2024

Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on:March 12,2024

How 'natural-killer' cells might help women avoid a deadly risk of childbirth

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese microscopic slides of mouse placentas and uterine tissue show the importance of the protein Gab3 for ensuring a healthy delivery. On the

Updated on: March 12,2024

How 'natural-killer' cells might help women avoid a deadly risk of childbirth

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThese microscopic slides of mouse placentas and uterine tissue show the importance of the protein Gab3 for ensuring a healthy delivery. On the

Updated on:March 12,2024

2019 to 2020 saw drop in number, rate of twin births

by Elana GotkineThe number and rate of twin births decreased from 2019 to 2020, according to the Dec. 7National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Updated on: March 12,2024

2019 to 2020 saw drop in number, rate of twin births

by Elana GotkineThe number and rate of twin births decreased from 2019 to 2020, according to the Dec. 7National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Updated on:March 12,2024

ACOG issues guidelines for teen contraception counseling

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for counseling adolescents about contraception are presented in a committee opinion published in the August issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Karen R. Gerancher, M.

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG issues guidelines for teen contraception counseling

(HealthDay)—Recommendations for counseling adolescents about contraception are presented in a committee opinion published in the August issue ofObstetrics & Gynecology.Karen R. Gerancher, M.

Updated on:March 12,2024

Reproductive changes among women in their 40s

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicathat examined the total population of women aged 40–49 years between 2008

Updated on: March 12,2024

Reproductive changes among women in their 40s

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavicathat examined the total population of women aged 40–49 years between 2008

Updated on:March 12,2024

$1 smart glove could help prevent dangerous births by sensing fetal position

by Conn Hastings,FrontiersTest set up in the lab. (A) Schematic representation of the force calibration setup. (B) Mold created to fabricate phantom models of the fetal head (C) Schematic repres

Updated on: March 12,2024

$1 smart glove could help prevent dangerous births by sensing fetal position

by Conn Hastings,FrontiersTest set up in the lab. (A) Schematic representation of the force calibration setup. (B) Mold created to fabricate phantom models of the fetal head (C) Schematic repres

Updated on:March 12,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications

by University of South FloridaBaby born at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida via c-section. Credit: Sandra RoaIt's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a n

Updated on: March 12,2024

Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications

by University of South FloridaBaby born at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida via c-section. Credit: Sandra RoaIt's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a n

Updated on:March 12,2024

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in

Updated on:March 12,2024

ACOG recommends expanding OTC contraception access

In a Committee Opinion published in the October issue ofObstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presents recommendations for expanding over-the-

Updated on: March 12,2024

ACOG recommends expanding OTC contraception access

In a Committee Opinion published in the October issue ofObstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presents recommendations for expanding over-the-

Updated on:March 12,2024

5-fluorouracil promising for vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia

(HealthDay)—5-fluorouracil is associated with a 74 percent success rate as the initial treatment modality for high-grade intraepithelial vaginal dysplasia, according to a study published online Nov. 7

Updated on: March 12,2024

5-fluorouracil promising for vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia

(HealthDay)—5-fluorouracil is associated with a 74 percent success rate as the initial treatment modality for high-grade intraepithelial vaginal dysplasia, according to a study published online Nov. 7

Updated on:March 12,2024