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Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have close family members with endocrine diseases--including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polyc

Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have close family members with endocrine diseases--including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polyc
Where do reproductive-age women receive preventive health care?

Where do reproductive-age women receive preventive health care?

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile preventive health care is usually associated with primary care providers, a majority of office visits for preventive

Where do reproductive-age women receive preventive health care?

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile preventive health care is usually associated with primary care providers, a majority of office visits for preventive
What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients

What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients

by Laura UngarWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, a protester holds a sign in support of mifepristone as they march past the capitol following a Planned Parenthood rally in support of abortion ac

What Supreme Court action on abortion means for patients

by Laura UngarWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, a protester holds a sign in support of mifepristone as they march past the capitol following a Planned Parenthood rally in support of abortion ac
Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi

Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk

by University of WarwickImage from a human embryo cultured with decidual cells in the lab. Credit: Jan BrosensFor the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identi
Like babies, eggs send signals when 'hungry'

Like babies, eggs send signals when 'hungry'

by McGill University Health CentreA growing oocyte in the middle, which is very large with a bright green rim, surrounded by many small red follicle cells whose nuclei are stained blue. The thin

Like babies, eggs send signals when 'hungry'

by McGill University Health CentreA growing oocyte in the middle, which is very large with a bright green rim, surrounded by many small red follicle cells whose nuclei are stained blue. The thin
Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

by Kassia Beetham,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay from PexelsExpectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxin

Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

by Kassia Beetham,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay from PexelsExpectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxin
Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo

Researchers determine factors associated with ovary removal in patients with ovarian torsion

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainOvarian torsion can cause severe pain and other symptoms because the ovary is not receiving enough blood due to twisting of its blo
Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden

Researchers develop app to determine risk of preterm birth

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn improved mobile phone app will help identify women who need special treatments at the right time and reduce emotional and financial burden
Pregnant women's drinking correlates with their partner's drinking

Pregnant women's drinking correlates with their partner's drinking

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women's use of alcohol correlates with that of their partner, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio U

Pregnant women's drinking correlates with their partner's drinking

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPregnant women's use of alcohol correlates with that of their partner, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio U
ART contributed to 12.5% of multiple births in US in 2018

ART contributed to 12.5% of multiple births in US in 2018

(HealthDay)—Assisted reproductive technology (ART) contributed to 12.5% of all multiple births in the United States in 2018, according to research published in the Feb. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers fo

ART contributed to 12.5% of multiple births in US in 2018

(HealthDay)—Assisted reproductive technology (ART) contributed to 12.5% of all multiple births in the United States in 2018, according to research published in the Feb. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers fo
A Catch-22 for clinics: State bans limit abortion counseling. Federal Title X rules require it

A Catch-22 for clinics: State bans limit abortion counseling. Federal Title X rules require it

by Rachana PradhanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainState abortion bans in Tennessee and beyond, which constrain women's health care, have put family planning clinics at risk of losing their feder

A Catch-22 for clinics: State bans limit abortion counseling. Federal Title X rules require it

by Rachana PradhanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainState abortion bans in Tennessee and beyond, which constrain women's health care, have put family planning clinics at risk of losing their feder
Polycystic ovarian syndrome: New review to help diagnose and manage

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: New review to help diagnose and manage

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new review inCMAJ(Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage po

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: New review to help diagnose and manage

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new review inCMAJ(Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage po