164

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Focuses on women's health and reproductive health.
Sub Categories on Obstetrics & Gynecology
Latest Articles
What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr

What you need to know after a breast cancer diagnosis

by Robin FosterBreast cancer strikes 1 in 8 women in the United States, but being diagnosed with the disease can still make you feel alone.To cope with such devastating news, breast cancer surgeons fr
Using high-res images to detect precancerous cervical lesions

Using high-res images to detect precancerous cervical lesions

by INESC Brussels HUBCredit: INESC Brussels HUBA new study presents an innovative approach to the crucial detection of pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images. A team of researchers from Po

Using high-res images to detect precancerous cervical lesions

by INESC Brussels HUBCredit: INESC Brussels HUBA new study presents an innovative approach to the crucial detection of pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images. A team of researchers from Po
Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

by Elana GotkinePrenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications (ASMs) seems not to be associated with allergic diseases in offspring, according to a study published online Jan. 9 inJAMA Pedia

Prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive meds not linked to allergic disease

by Elana GotkinePrenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications (ASMs) seems not to be associated with allergic diseases in offspring, according to a study published online Jan. 9 inJAMA Pedia
New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsiabyUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia (PE) is a

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsia

New study finds early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer potential for predicting preeclampsiabyUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreeclampsia (PE) is a
Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con

Researchers show path of an environmental estrogen through the womb using new technology

by University of ViennaThe food estrogen zearalenone migrates through the placenta, as researchers were able to demonstrate for the first time. Credit: University of ViennaThe human foetus is con
BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o

BPA exposure of the placenta could affect fetal brain development

by University of Missouri3D chemical structure of bisphenol A. Credit: Edgar181 via Wikimedia CommonsIn a new study, scientists at the University of Missouri demonstrate the direct transmission o
'No place for a mother': S. Korea battles to raise birth rate

'No place for a mother': S. Korea battles to raise birth rate

by Jung HawonSouth Korea's fertility rate—the number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime—fell to 0.95 in the third quarter of 2018, the first time it has dropped below 1 and fa

'No place for a mother': S. Korea battles to raise birth rate

by Jung HawonSouth Korea's fertility rate—the number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime—fell to 0.95 in the third quarter of 2018, the first time it has dropped below 1 and fa
The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were

The tiniest babies: Shifting the boundary of life earlier

Credit: CC0 Public DomainMichelle Butler was just over halfway through her pregnancy when her water broke and contractions wracked her body. She couldn't escape a terrifying truth: Her twins were
In survey, COVID-19 vaccine recipients report changes in menstrual bleeding

In survey, COVID-19 vaccine recipients report changes in menstrual bleeding

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIn a survey of more than 35,000 people, U. of I. anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy and her colleagues collected evidence that many individuals exp

In survey, COVID-19 vaccine recipients report changes in menstrual bleeding

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIn a survey of more than 35,000 people, U. of I. anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy and her colleagues collected evidence that many individuals exp
Endometrial scratching does not increase live birth rate in IVF

Endometrial scratching does not increase live birth rate in IVF

(HealthDay)—For women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), endometrial scratching by pipelle biopsy between day 3 of the cycle preceding the embryo-transfer cycle and day 3 of the embryo-transfer

Endometrial scratching does not increase live birth rate in IVF

(HealthDay)—For women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), endometrial scratching by pipelle biopsy between day 3 of the cycle preceding the embryo-transfer cycle and day 3 of the embryo-transfer
Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a scoping review of the available evidence, publish

Doubts cast over accuracy of many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a scoping review of the available evidence, publish
Implanting aged oocytes in young follicles can produce rejuvenated eggs, researchers find

Implanting aged oocytes in young follicles can produce rejuvenated eggs, researchers find

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic summary of the subprocesses contributing to the rejuvenation of aged oocytes by young granulosa cells. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587

Implanting aged oocytes in young follicles can produce rejuvenated eggs, researchers find

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSchematic summary of the subprocesses contributing to the rejuvenation of aged oocytes by young granulosa cells. Credit:Nature Aging(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43587