Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on: January 16,2024 9

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on:January 16,2024 9

Women missing class and missing out due to period pain

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeriod pain significantly impacts young women's academic performance worldwide, according to new Australian-led research—and women are &#3

Updated on: March 05,2024 12

Women missing class and missing out due to period pain

by Western Sydney UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeriod pain significantly impacts young women's academic performance worldwide, according to new Australian-led research—and women are &#3

Updated on:March 05,2024 12

Menstrual cups could reduce HSV-2 infection risk and improve vaginal health, trial shows

byLiverpool School of Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from LSTM, in collaboration with researchers in Kenya and the U.S., have been investigating options for girls

Updated on: January 15,2024 13

Menstrual cups could reduce HSV-2 infection risk and improve vaginal health, trial shows

byLiverpool School of Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from LSTM, in collaboration with researchers in Kenya and the U.S., have been investigating options for girls

Updated on:January 15,2024 13

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke

Updated on: January 17,2024 17

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke

Updated on:January 17,2024 17

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

Updated on: April 29,2024 18

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

Updated on:April 29,2024 18

Study reveals new insights into what caused the 1920 baby boom

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study led by Oxford University's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found that the 1918 influenza pandemic had a much longer

Updated on: May 27,2024 8

Study reveals new insights into what caused the 1920 baby boom

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA new study led by Oxford University's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found that the 1918 influenza pandemic had a much longer

Updated on:May 27,2024 8

Paternal metformin use associated with major birth defects if used during period of sperm development

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large cohort study found that babies born to men who took metformin during the period of sperm development were at increased risk for b

Updated on: April 08,2024 14

Paternal metformin use associated with major birth defects if used during period of sperm development

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA large cohort study found that babies born to men who took metformin during the period of sperm development were at increased risk for b

Updated on:April 08,2024 14

Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a paper, titled &quot

Updated on: January 17,2024 9

Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a paper, titled &quot

Updated on:January 17,2024 9

Understanding the surge in cannabis use among pregnant and postpartum women in the US

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medic

Updated on: January 17,2024 9

Understanding the surge in cannabis use among pregnant and postpartum women in the US

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medic

Updated on:January 17,2024 9

Preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal infection rate and reduce overall antibiotic us

by LancetBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0Giving a single dose of preventative antibiotics to all women after childbirth involving forc

Updated on: April 08,2024 10

Preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth almost halve maternal infection rate and reduce overall antibiotic us

by LancetBaby on mother's belly right after birth. Credit: Tom Adriaenssen/Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0Giving a single dose of preventative antibiotics to all women after childbirth involving forc

Updated on:April 08,2024 10

New research expands insights into most adequate treatment for uterine descent

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen uterine descent requires surgery, various procedures exist. A randomized clinical trial of the two most common uterus-sparing procedures in 26 D

Updated on: January 21,2024 19

New research expands insights into most adequate treatment for uterine descent

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen uterine descent requires surgery, various procedures exist. A randomized clinical trial of the two most common uterus-sparing procedures in 26 D

Updated on:January 21,2024 19

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd

Updated on: March 02,2024 19

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd

Updated on:March 02,2024 19