Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending

Updated on: March 09,2024

Medication abortion is common; here's how it works

By LINDSEY TANNER and MATTHEW PERRONEHow the chemical combination of mifepristone and misoprostal acts to end a pregnancy. Credit: AP GraphicMedication abortions became the preferred method for ending

Updated on:March 09,2024

Like babies, eggs send signals when 'hungry'

by McGill University Health CentreA growing oocyte in the middle, which is very large with a bright green rim, surrounded by many small red follicle cells whose nuclei are stained blue. The thin

Updated on: March 09,2024

Like babies, eggs send signals when 'hungry'

by McGill University Health CentreA growing oocyte in the middle, which is very large with a bright green rim, surrounded by many small red follicle cells whose nuclei are stained blue. The thin

Updated on:March 09,2024

Support program suggests a reduction in preterm birth and infant mortality

by Ohio State University Medical CenterA new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows a pregnancy and parenting support program called Moms2B is helping women

Updated on: March 09,2024

Support program suggests a reduction in preterm birth and infant mortality

by Ohio State University Medical CenterA new study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows a pregnancy and parenting support program called Moms2B is helping women

Updated on:March 09,2024

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on: March 09,2024

Birth control continues to fail women, so why has nothing changed?

by Bethan Swift and Christian Becker,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe hunt for a "male birth control pill" is a topic that often grabs attention. But so far no products hav

Updated on:March 09,2024

Exploring safe contraception methods for women living with HIV

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen living with HIV need to know which contraceptive methods are safe for them to use both in terms of their own health and in terms o

Updated on: March 09,2024

Exploring safe contraception methods for women living with HIV

by The City University of New YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen living with HIV need to know which contraceptive methods are safe for them to use both in terms of their own health and in terms o

Updated on:March 09,2024

Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

by Kassia Beetham,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay from PexelsExpectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxin

Updated on: March 09,2024

Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

by Kassia Beetham,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay from PexelsExpectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxin

Updated on:March 09,2024

90-day dapivirine ring for women's HIV prevention passes its first test in Phase I study

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf approved, the monthly dapivirine vaginal ring would be the first biomedical HIV prevention method designed specifically for cisgender women, as

Updated on: March 09,2024

90-day dapivirine ring for women's HIV prevention passes its first test in Phase I study

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf approved, the monthly dapivirine vaginal ring would be the first biomedical HIV prevention method designed specifically for cisgender women, as

Updated on:March 09,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on: March 09,2024

Experts, advocates publish guidance for research on HIV, co-infections in pregnancy

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women are among those most in need of safe and effective preventives and treatments for HIV and co-infections. Yet bec

Updated on:March 09,2024

Study: Late fall may be best time of year to try to conceive

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirst-of-its-kind study accounts for when couples are most likely to start trying to conceive, finding couples conceive quicker in

Updated on: March 09,2024

Study: Late fall may be best time of year to try to conceive

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirst-of-its-kind study accounts for when couples are most likely to start trying to conceive, finding couples conceive quicker in

Updated on:March 09,2024

90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel delivered sustained levels of each drug

Updated on: March 09,2024

90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy

by Microbicide Trials NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel delivered sustained levels of each drug

Updated on:March 09,2024