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Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb

Patients use about half of opioids prescribed after hysterectomy

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists prescribe about twice the amount of opioids than patients use after hysterectomy for benign, nonobstetric indications, according to a study published online Nov. 7 inOb
Study uncovers pregnant women's fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study uncovers pregnant women's fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study published inNursing Open, fear was present in 95.2% of pregnant women during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear

Study uncovers pregnant women's fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study published inNursing Open, fear was present in 95.2% of pregnant women during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear
Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s

Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby: study

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study found that water births are no more risky than land births, and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and s
Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f
COVID-19 vaccinations found to cause small, temporary changes in menstruation

COVID-19 vaccinations found to cause small, temporary changes in menstruation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Graphic: A. Mastin/Science. FromScience(2022). DOI: 10.1126/science.ade1051Victoria Male, a digestion and metabolism professor at Imperial College Lond

COVID-19 vaccinations found to cause small, temporary changes in menstruation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Graphic: A. Mastin/Science. FromScience(2022). DOI: 10.1126/science.ade1051Victoria Male, a digestion and metabolism professor at Imperial College Lond
New study identifies small yet essential workforce providing abortions in the US

New study identifies small yet essential workforce providing abortions in the US

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEfforts to determine the actual size and makeup of the abortion provider workforce in the U.S. often rely on surveys that are limited in sc

New study identifies small yet essential workforce providing abortions in the US

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEfforts to determine the actual size and makeup of the abortion provider workforce in the U.S. often rely on surveys that are limited in sc
Rural Midwest women face unique challenges and are at risk for poor pregnancy and overall health outcomes, says study

Rural Midwest women face unique challenges and are at risk for poor pregnancy and overall health outcomes, says study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health researchers is one of the first to

Rural Midwest women face unique challenges and are at risk for poor pregnancy and overall health outcomes, says study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health researchers is one of the first to
Suicidal thoughts, behaviors linked to hormone-sensitive brain disorder

Suicidal thoughts, behaviors linked to hormone-sensitive brain disorder

by University of Illinois at ChicagoPrevalence of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in those with prospectively confirmed PMDD, subdivided by psychiatry comorbidity status. Credit: Tory Eisen

Suicidal thoughts, behaviors linked to hormone-sensitive brain disorder

by University of Illinois at ChicagoPrevalence of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in those with prospectively confirmed PMDD, subdivided by psychiatry comorbidity status. Credit: Tory Eisen
How do multiple sclerosis drugs affect pregnancy?

How do multiple sclerosis drugs affect pregnancy?

How do multiple sclerosis drugs affect pregnancy?byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at an age when they are conside

How do multiple sclerosis drugs affect pregnancy?

How do multiple sclerosis drugs affect pregnancy?byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at an age when they are conside
Study finds celebrity disclosures increase discussion of miscarriage on Twitter

Study finds celebrity disclosures increase discussion of miscarriage on Twitter

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study characterizes how Twitter users discuss miscarriage and preterm birth

Study finds celebrity disclosures increase discussion of miscarriage on Twitter

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study characterizes how Twitter users discuss miscarriage and preterm birth
Pregnant women show robust immune response to COVID vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

Pregnant women show robust immune response to COVID vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind to date, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and the

Pregnant women show robust immune response to COVID vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind to date, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and the
Medically assisted reproduction does not raise risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

Medically assisted reproduction does not raise risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

by Max Planck SocietyOne possibility of artificial insemination is to inject a sperm into the egg cell. Regardless of the method used, parents do not have to worry about exposing children conceiv

Medically assisted reproduction does not raise risk of preterm birth and low birth weight

by Max Planck SocietyOne possibility of artificial insemination is to inject a sperm into the egg cell. Regardless of the method used, parents do not have to worry about exposing children conceiv