Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on: January 19,2024

Researchers identify gynecological concerns of caregivers of young girls and women with Down syndrome

byAmerican Academy of Family PhysiciansCaregiver concerns about menstrual cycles. Credit:The Annals of Family Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1370/afm.2993Brazilian researchers conducted a c

Updated on:January 19,2024

Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on: March 19,2024

Fetal heart rate monitoring during labour in low-resource countries

by University of StavangerCredit: CC0 Public DomainWorldwide, there are over 3 million stillbirths and approximately 3 million newborn deaths each year, most in low-resource countries. About 2 mi

Updated on:March 19,2024

Hydroxyurea does not reduce ovarian reserve in patients with sickle cell disease, study shows

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: National Institutes of HealthIn female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that ferti

Updated on: August 03,2024

Hydroxyurea does not reduce ovarian reserve in patients with sickle cell disease, study shows

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: National Institutes of HealthIn female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that ferti

Updated on:August 03,2024

For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

Updated on: January 21,2024

For patients of reproductive potential physicians should initiate conversations about contraception, paper suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Annals "In the Clinic" provides a detailed summary of contraceptive methods and presents evidence-based discussi

Updated on:January 21,2024

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds that lack of oxygen during pregnancy can cause schizophrenia

by André Julião,FAPESPExperiments with rats indicate that brain cells submitted to several forms of hypoxia underwent alterations to their energy production mechanism. Such condition may a

Updated on:June 07,2024

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on: January 19,2024

Exclusion of Black and Hispanic women from health studies masked racial disparities on menopausal aging, finds research

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParticipant selection bias in women's health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, according to new

Updated on:January 19,2024

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on: March 19,2024

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Updated on:March 19,2024

Law must catch up with growing popularity of informal sperm donation, say experts

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLegal experts are warning that a rise in 'informal family creation' is creating a lawless 'wild west' that puts vulnerable par

Updated on: March 21,2024

Law must catch up with growing popularity of informal sperm donation, say experts

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLegal experts are warning that a rise in 'informal family creation' is creating a lawless 'wild west' that puts vulnerable par

Updated on:March 21,2024

Study links perimenopause to accelerated fat mass gains, lean mass losses

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition, also known as perimenopause, is the time in a woman's life when hormonal changes lea

Updated on: May 27,2024

Study links perimenopause to accelerated fat mass gains, lean mass losses

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe menopause transition, also known as perimenopause, is the time in a woman's life when hormonal changes lea

Updated on:May 27,2024

Early ovary removal likely to accelerate aging process and health problems

by The Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing concerns regarding potentially harmful long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) have caused a decline in the

Updated on: January 17,2024

Early ovary removal likely to accelerate aging process and health problems

by The Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIncreasing concerns regarding potentially harmful long-term effects of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) have caused a decline in the

Updated on:January 17,2024