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New study finds homebirths overwhelmingly more positive experience for women

New study finds homebirths overwhelmingly more positive experience for women

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperiences of homebirth are overwhelmingly more positive than hospital births, according to a study conducted by researchers in Trinity

New study finds homebirths overwhelmingly more positive experience for women

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExperiences of homebirth are overwhelmingly more positive than hospital births, according to a study conducted by researchers in Trinity
Endometriosis can complicate hysterectomies, study shows

Endometriosis can complicate hysterectomies, study shows

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with endometriosis are more likely to experience complications during and after hysterectomies, a study by UT Southweste

Endometriosis can complicate hysterectomies, study shows

byUT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with endometriosis are more likely to experience complications during and after hysterectomies, a study by UT Southweste
Genetics influence the risk of blood clots in oral contraceptive users, study finds

Genetics influence the risk of blood clots in oral contraceptive users, study finds

byUppsala UniversityDiscriminatory ability of VTE polygenic risk scores among female participants Receiver operating characteristic curves assess the discriminative power of different significan

Genetics influence the risk of blood clots in oral contraceptive users, study finds

byUppsala UniversityDiscriminatory ability of VTE polygenic risk scores among female participants Receiver operating characteristic curves assess the discriminative power of different significan
Study suggests link between tear gas exposures and adverse reproductive health outcomes

Study suggests link between tear gas exposures and adverse reproductive health outcomes

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the wake of nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles em

Study suggests link between tear gas exposures and adverse reproductive health outcomes

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the wake of nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles em
Labour–inducing drugs put to the test

Labour–inducing drugs put to the test

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearchers comparing the use of two drugs for pregnant women who do not go into labour shortly after their waters break have found both

Labour–inducing drugs put to the test

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandResearchers comparing the use of two drugs for pregnant women who do not go into labour shortly after their waters break have found both
Research suggests beneficial impact of hormone replacement therapy

Research suggests beneficial impact of hormone replacement therapy

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces women's risk of an early death—according to new research from the University of East An

Research suggests beneficial impact of hormone replacement therapy

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces women's risk of an early death—according to new research from the University of East An
Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal health

Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal health

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause

Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal health

by Emily Stone,University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause
Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul

Detecting pregnancy risks earlier

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PexelsResearchers from Flinders University and the Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide have identified distinctive biological markers that coul
ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in

ACOG updates guidelines for gestational HTN, preeclampsia

(HealthDay)—The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its guidance on the management of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia as well as chronic hypertension in
Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi

Study finds potential predictor for perimenopause

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found women 'age' significantly faster in the perimenopausal period, based on analysis of the IgG glycome. Thi
Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit

Vaginal laser treatment shows promise in treating overactive bladder syndrome

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainApproximately 33% of American women will experience overactive bladder syndrome (OAB), which interferes with daily activit
Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes