Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on: March 09,2024 15

Speculum: The creepy history of this ancient gynecological device and why it's still feared today

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: Brett Sayles from PexelsWomen's health is in crisis. In many places,gynecology waiting listsare risingor are evenat record lengt

Updated on:March 09,2024 15

Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made

by Huda Syyed,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFemale genital cutting is asecretiveand largely invisible practice in Pakistan.The experiences ofsurvivorsare the o

Updated on: January 17,2024 12

Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made

by Huda Syyed,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFemale genital cutting is asecretiveand largely invisible practice in Pakistan.The experiences ofsurvivorsare the o

Updated on:January 17,2024 12

The number of times a person gives birth may affect how quickly they age

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving children doesn't just make you feel like you've aged overnight—a new study led by Penn State researchers found that the num

Updated on: May 16,2024 4

The number of times a person gives birth may affect how quickly they age

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving children doesn't just make you feel like you've aged overnight—a new study led by Penn State researchers found that the num

Updated on:May 16,2024 4

Oral contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression, according to study

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.The research, which a

Updated on: January 15,2024 17

Oral contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression, according to study

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression.The research, which a

Updated on:January 15,2024 17

A novel hydrogel may be a beacon of hope for infertility and fertility challenges

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyCredit: POSTECHThe Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service revealed that over the last year, more than 370,000 Koreans sought medical help f

Updated on: January 19,2024 8

A novel hydrogel may be a beacon of hope for infertility and fertility challenges

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyCredit: POSTECHThe Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service revealed that over the last year, more than 370,000 Koreans sought medical help f

Updated on:January 19,2024 8

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on: January 15,2024 7

Research shows maternal dengue immunity worsens birth defects caused by Zika virus

by Federico Graciano,Duke-NUS Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study led by Duke-NUS Medical School has shown that prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substanti

Updated on:January 15,2024 7

Women with adenomyosis may face increased risk of pregnancy and childbirth complications

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with adenomyosis—a chronic condition that can cause pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding—are at

Updated on: January 21,2024 16

Women with adenomyosis may face increased risk of pregnancy and childbirth complications

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with adenomyosis—a chronic condition that can cause pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding—are at

Updated on:January 21,2024 16

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on: January 17,2024 14

Substance abuse in pregnancy doubles cardiovascular risk: Study

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit:JACC: Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100619Pregnant women with a history of substance abuse face a dramatically increased risk of deat

Updated on:January 17,2024 14

Trial shows promise in addressing unnecessary cesarean sections

JANUARY 31, 2024byBurnet InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCesarean sections now account for more than 1 in 5 childbirths globally, with the numbers set to rise in the coming decade to o

Updated on: March 25,2024 8

Trial shows promise in addressing unnecessary cesarean sections

JANUARY 31, 2024byBurnet InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCesarean sections now account for more than 1 in 5 childbirths globally, with the numbers set to rise in the coming decade to o

Updated on:March 25,2024 8

Study identifies safest, most effective outpatient labor induction methods

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalFunnel plot for time to delivery. Credit:American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.043While prior research and analys

Updated on: January 19,2024 14

Study identifies safest, most effective outpatient labor induction methods

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalFunnel plot for time to delivery. Credit:American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.09.043While prior research and analys

Updated on:January 19,2024 14

Working with community leaders found to boost family planning in Tanzania

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeUptake of contraception in each community during the prospective year and the historical yearUptake of contraception over study period by trial arm. Uptake of cont

Updated on: January 15,2024 19

Working with community leaders found to boost family planning in Tanzania

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeUptake of contraception in each community during the prospective year and the historical yearUptake of contraception over study period by trial arm. Uptake of cont

Updated on:January 15,2024 19

Analysis suggests 2021 Texas abortion ban resulted in nearly 9,800 more live births in year after law went into effect

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a research letter published online today inJAMA, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloombe

Updated on: January 18,2024 9

Analysis suggests 2021 Texas abortion ban resulted in nearly 9,800 more live births in year after law went into effect

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a research letter published online today inJAMA, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloombe

Updated on:January 18,2024 9