Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n

Updated on: February 18,2024 15

Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk

by Julie RovnerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may n

Updated on:February 18,2024 15

4 things about female orgasms researchers actually study

by Jane Chalmers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainCardi B's songWAPand the Netflix show "Sex Education" place female orgasms on center stage in popular culture.

Updated on: March 12,2024 18

4 things about female orgasms researchers actually study

by Jane Chalmers,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainCardi B's songWAPand the Netflix show "Sex Education" place female orgasms on center stage in popular culture.

Updated on:March 12,2024 18

How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th

Updated on: December 13,2024 0

How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th

Updated on:December 13,2024 0

Long duration of sperm freezing makes no difference to live birth rates in large sperm bank study

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaDespite a time limit imposed in many

Updated on: March 05,2024 15

Long duration of sperm freezing makes no difference to live birth rates in large sperm bank study

by European Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyHuman sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/WikipediaDespite a time limit imposed in many

Updated on:March 05,2024 15

New findings in the vaginal microbiome

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic representation of the sampling scheme and taxonomic profiles. Over 50 women were recruited using one of three contraceptive regimens: NHC (non-hormonal contracep

Updated on: May 06,2024 17

New findings in the vaginal microbiome

by Karolinska InstitutetSchematic representation of the sampling scheme and taxonomic profiles. Over 50 women were recruited using one of three contraceptive regimens: NHC (non-hormonal contracep

Updated on:May 06,2024 17

Researchers find family discussions of menstruation lacking

by Joseph Paul,Purdue UniversityAndrea DeMaria, an assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences, led an interdisciplinary research team that conducted 70 in-depth interviews o

Updated on: May 26,2024 7

Researchers find family discussions of menstruation lacking

by Joseph Paul,Purdue UniversityAndrea DeMaria, an assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences, led an interdisciplinary research team that conducted 70 in-depth interviews o

Updated on:May 26,2024 7

Air pollution exposure early in pregnancy increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGestational diabetes usually goes away after childbirth, but it can cause problems during pregnancy. Credit: PexelsExposure to air pollution earl

Updated on: January 19,2024 9

Air pollution exposure early in pregnancy increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaGestational diabetes usually goes away after childbirth, but it can cause problems during pregnancy. Credit: PexelsExposure to air pollution earl

Updated on:January 19,2024 9

What influence's a pregnant woman's choice in where to give birth?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis inBirth: Issues in Perinatal Carehas identified several factors that influence women's decisions about where to give birth—

Updated on: April 18,2024 13

What influence's a pregnant woman's choice in where to give birth?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis inBirth: Issues in Perinatal Carehas identified several factors that influence women's decisions about where to give birth—

Updated on:April 18,2024 13

Endometriosis: How the condition may be linked to the immune system

by April Rees,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person&#

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Endometriosis: How the condition may be linked to the immune system

by April Rees,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person&#

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

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

Study calls for change in guidance about eating fish during pregnancy

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA woman's mercury level during pregnancy is unlikely to have an adverse effect on the development of the child provided that the moth

Updated on: May 27,2024 5

Study calls for change in guidance about eating fish during pregnancy

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA woman's mercury level during pregnancy is unlikely to have an adverse effect on the development of the child provided that the moth

Updated on:May 27,2024 5

New research provides fresh insights into egg usage, donation and disposal after egg freezing

byMonash UniversityDuration of cryostorage (years) by year at the time of thaw (2012 – 2021). Credit:Reproductive BioMedicine Online(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103728New researc

Updated on: January 12,2024 16

New research provides fresh insights into egg usage, donation and disposal after egg freezing

byMonash UniversityDuration of cryostorage (years) by year at the time of thaw (2012 – 2021). Credit:Reproductive BioMedicine Online(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103728New researc

Updated on:January 12,2024 16