Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities

Updated on: May 23,2024 7

Researchers identify potential approaches to modify the vaginal microbiome

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe female genital tract is naturally colonized by mixed communities of bacteria, known as the vaginal microbiome. When these communities

Updated on:May 23,2024 7

Researchers evaluate attempts to improve detection of small babies during pregnancy

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmall babies or those that fail to reach their growth potential are at increased risk of poor pregnancy and birth outcomes, including stillbir

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Researchers evaluate attempts to improve detection of small babies during pregnancy

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmall babies or those that fail to reach their growth potential are at increased risk of poor pregnancy and birth outcomes, including stillbir

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Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden

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Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden

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Researchers identify stem cell source of key process in female reproduction

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityImage of uterine tissue from mouse: Red area shows CD34+ stem cells in inner lining of uterus that incorporate into the endometrium, replacing lost tissue each mont

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Researchers identify stem cell source of key process in female reproduction

by Ziba Kashef,Yale UniversityImage of uterine tissue from mouse: Red area shows CD34+ stem cells in inner lining of uterus that incorporate into the endometrium, replacing lost tissue each mont

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Researchers identify biomarker panel that could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy

by University of California, Los Angeles"As pregnancy complications continue to rise worldwide, there have been increasing efforts to study with urgency the first-trimester as a window of op

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Researchers identify biomarker panel that could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy

by University of California, Los Angeles"As pregnancy complications continue to rise worldwide, there have been increasing efforts to study with urgency the first-trimester as a window of op

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Researchers develop novel, woman controlled contraceptive product

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the availability of numerous effective birth control methods, more than 40 percent of pregnancies worldwide are unintended.

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Researchers develop novel, woman controlled contraceptive product

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite the availability of numerous effective birth control methods, more than 40 percent of pregnancies worldwide are unintended.

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Researchers find potential way to prevent most common pregnancy-related conditions

by Deborah Kotz,University of Maryland School of MedicineEugene D. Albrecht, Ph.D. Credit: UMSOMAbout 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preec

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Researchers find potential way to prevent most common pregnancy-related conditions

by Deborah Kotz,University of Maryland School of MedicineEugene D. Albrecht, Ph.D. Credit: UMSOMAbout 1 in 10 pregnant women experience placenta abnormalities that lead to life-threatening preec

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Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p

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Researchers identify new gene variants that cause hypertension in pregnant women

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and St Bartholomew's Hospital, has found a unique p

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Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness

by Zara Abrams,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)

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Researchers identify gene mutations linked to pregnancy sickness

by Zara Abrams,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, but a condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)

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Researchers identify distinct subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome with novel genetic associations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers have for the first time identified reproductive and metabolic subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that are ass

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Researchers identify distinct subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome with novel genetic associations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMount Sinai researchers have for the first time identified reproductive and metabolic subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that are ass

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Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

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Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

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Researchers find genetic 'Achilles heel' in ovarian and uterine cancers

by Allessandra Dicorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardOvarian cancer cells overexpress high levels of the phosphate importer protein SLC34A2 (red) which pumps phosphate into a cell and leave

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Researchers find genetic 'Achilles heel' in ovarian and uterine cancers

by Allessandra Dicorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardOvarian cancer cells overexpress high levels of the phosphate importer protein SLC34A2 (red) which pumps phosphate into a cell and leave

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