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

Updated on: April 29,2024

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

Updated on:April 29,2024

Prescribing aspirin in early pregnancy could be key in battle against pre-eclampsia

by David Kearns,University College DublinA third of all babies born to mothers with preeclampsia arrive prematurely. Credit: Jaap VermeulenThe current approach in Ireland of screening expectant

Updated on: April 07,2024

Prescribing aspirin in early pregnancy could be key in battle against pre-eclampsia

by David Kearns,University College DublinA third of all babies born to mothers with preeclampsia arrive prematurely. Credit: Jaap VermeulenThe current approach in Ireland of screening expectant

Updated on:April 07,2024

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull

Updated on: March 12,2024

New ACOG guidance on long-acting reversible contraceptives

(HealthDay)—Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for many women, according to a practice bull

Updated on:March 12,2024

Drug trial shows promise for easing uterine fibroids

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityA medical illustration depicting uterine fibroids. Credit:BruceBlaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAbout three quarters of women will experience uterin

Updated on: May 16,2024

Drug trial shows promise for easing uterine fibroids

by Isabella Backman,Yale UniversityA medical illustration depicting uterine fibroids. Credit:BruceBlaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAAbout three quarters of women will experience uterin

Updated on:May 16,2024

Blood clotting risk quickly drops after stopping hormonal contraceptives, finds study

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots about three-fold, bu

Updated on: January 16,2024

Blood clotting risk quickly drops after stopping hormonal contraceptives, finds study

byAmerican Society of HematologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots about three-fold, bu

Updated on:January 16,2024

Scientists report new endometriosis findings

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a disease that affects 10 to 15 percent of all reproductive-aged women. Although no cure has been found, researchers seek to deter

Updated on: June 29,2024

Scientists report new endometriosis findings

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainEndometriosis is a disease that affects 10 to 15 percent of all reproductive-aged women. Although no cure has been found, researchers seek to deter

Updated on:June 29,2024

High blood pressure isn't only a risk during pregnancy

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the over

Updated on: January 15,2024

High blood pressure isn't only a risk during pregnancy

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the over

Updated on:January 15,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on: May 26,2024

Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

by Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPreterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The causes for preterm birth are complex and not ful

Updated on:May 26,2024

Breast cancer diagnosis in the 'between' year: Body mass index matters

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 15 to 20 percent, the diagnosis in many cases—approximately 15 percent of al

Updated on: April 11,2024

Breast cancer diagnosis in the 'between' year: Body mass index matters

by University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlthough mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 15 to 20 percent, the diagnosis in many cases—approximately 15 percent of al

Updated on:April 11,2024

Age of natural menopause linked with intergenerational violence exposures

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on women's violence exposure is timely as the COVID pandemic has elevated rates of intimate partner violence and child

Updated on: March 16,2024

Age of natural menopause linked with intergenerational violence exposures

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch on women's violence exposure is timely as the COVID pandemic has elevated rates of intimate partner violence and child

Updated on:March 16,2024