With most pregnant women unvaccinated, doctors worry about virus's toll

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainKyndal Nipper started the morning with a sense of relief.To the eight-months pregnant, 29-year-old from Columbus, it seemed that her bout with COVID-19 had e

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With most pregnant women unvaccinated, doctors worry about virus's toll

by Helena OlivieroCredit: CC0 Public DomainKyndal Nipper started the morning with a sense of relief.To the eight-months pregnant, 29-year-old from Columbus, it seemed that her bout with COVID-19 had e

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Mailed human papillomavirus self-sampling kits are cost-effective

by Lori SolomonMailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits is an efficient outreach strategy for increasing screening rates among women overdue for screening, according to a study published

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Mailed human papillomavirus self-sampling kits are cost-effective

by Lori SolomonMailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits is an efficient outreach strategy for increasing screening rates among women overdue for screening, according to a study published

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New surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention is highly acceptable among premenopausal women at high risk of ovarian

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New surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention is highly acceptable among premenopausal women at high risk of ovarian

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Limited postpartum follow-up may miss high blood pressure in 1 in 10 new moms

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of more than 2,400 women, about 1 in 10 without a history of blood pressure issues were diagnosed with high blood pres

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Limited postpartum follow-up may miss high blood pressure in 1 in 10 new moms

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn an analysis of more than 2,400 women, about 1 in 10 without a history of blood pressure issues were diagnosed with high blood pres

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Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

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Women with chronic physical conditions more likely to experience mental illness in pregnancy

by Don Campbell,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by a University of Toronto researcher has found that women with chronic physical conditions are more likely to exper

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Having a partner, health impact postmenopausal sexual activity

(HealthDay)—Having a partner and good physical health are key factors for continuation of sexual activity among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online July 8 inMenopause.Hel

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Having a partner, health impact postmenopausal sexual activity

(HealthDay)—Having a partner and good physical health are key factors for continuation of sexual activity among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online July 8 inMenopause.Hel

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Small benefit of inducing labor over 'wait and see' approach for late-term pregnancies

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labour at 41 weeks of pregnancy leads to a small reduction in birth complications compared with expectant management (a "wait and

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Small benefit of inducing labor over 'wait and see' approach for late-term pregnancies

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInducing labour at 41 weeks of pregnancy leads to a small reduction in birth complications compared with expectant management (a "wait and

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Is it possible to predict when a woman will enter menopause?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite all the advances in medicine, some basic questions remain. For example, people cannot be told with any certainty ho

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Is it possible to predict when a woman will enter menopause?

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite all the advances in medicine, some basic questions remain. For example, people cannot be told with any certainty ho

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With over-the-counter birth control pills, pharmacists could play an ever-increasing role in reproductive health care

by The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration isset to reviewa drugmaker's application for thefirst over-the-counter birth contr

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With over-the-counter birth control pills, pharmacists could play an ever-increasing role in reproductive health care

by The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration isset to reviewa drugmaker's application for thefirst over-the-counter birth contr

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Ob/Gyn tests stay virtual due to fears around COVID, abortion ruling

In light of the Supreme Court's recentrulingoverturning Roe v. Wade, many ob/gyns around the country are welcoming a change that allows them to continue taking accreditation exams virt

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Ob/Gyn tests stay virtual due to fears around COVID, abortion ruling

In light of the Supreme Court's recentrulingoverturning Roe v. Wade, many ob/gyns around the country are welcoming a change that allows them to continue taking accreditation exams virt

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Limited investment, gender disparities and inequitable access to education fuel midwife shortage

by Laura Owings, SciDev.NetSia Sandi, a student midwife checking out a patient at Makeni Regional Hospital, Sierra Leone. A report on the global state of midwifery highlights gaps in maternal health s

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Limited investment, gender disparities and inequitable access to education fuel midwife shortage

by Laura Owings, SciDev.NetSia Sandi, a student midwife checking out a patient at Makeni Regional Hospital, Sierra Leone. A report on the global state of midwifery highlights gaps in maternal health s

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Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

by Flinders UniversitySummary of study protocol. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021481Women with continence issue

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Exercise solution for gym-going women with continence concerns

by Flinders UniversitySummary of study protocol. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021481Women with continence issue

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