A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on: May 13,2024 6

A startup says it helps parents pick healthier embryos. Experts say it's not that simple

by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe decision of whether to have a child can be hard even under the best of circumstances. For those with a family history of debil

Updated on:May 13,2024 6

Don't let allergies get out of hand during pregnancy

by Sue Benzuly, RNPregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable.It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies.In some cases, women may notice that t

Updated on: January 12,2024 16

Don't let allergies get out of hand during pregnancy

by Sue Benzuly, RNPregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable.It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies.In some cases, women may notice that t

Updated on:January 12,2024 16

Five old contraception methods that show why the pill was a medical breakthrough

by Susan Walker,The ConversationThe wishbone pessary didn’t look comfortable. Credit:Science Museum Group Collection,CC BY-NCIf you have access to it, it's easy to take today&#39

Updated on: January 21,2024 20

Five old contraception methods that show why the pill was a medical breakthrough

by Susan Walker,The ConversationThe wishbone pessary didn’t look comfortable. Credit:Science Museum Group Collection,CC BY-NCIf you have access to it, it's easy to take today&#39

Updated on:January 21,2024 20

Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms. Here's what needs to change

by Megan Arnot,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMenopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myr

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms. Here's what needs to change

by Megan Arnot,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMenopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myr

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

Childhood trauma may heighten subsequent risk of pregnancy complications

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood trauma, such as abuse, emotional neglect, and exposure to domestic violence may heighten a woman's subsequent risk of pregnancy co

Updated on: January 18,2024 10

Childhood trauma may heighten subsequent risk of pregnancy complications

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood trauma, such as abuse, emotional neglect, and exposure to domestic violence may heighten a woman's subsequent risk of pregnancy co

Updated on:January 18,2024 10

USPSTF recommends folic acid supplement before, during pregnancy

by Elana GotkineThe U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends folic acid supplementation for people planning to or who could become pregnant. These recommendations form the basis of a fin

Updated on: January 19,2024 19

USPSTF recommends folic acid supplement before, during pregnancy

by Elana GotkineThe U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends folic acid supplementation for people planning to or who could become pregnant. These recommendations form the basis of a fin

Updated on:January 19,2024 19

Opinion: There should be no gestational limits for abortion

by Erica Millar,The ConversationHalf of women seeking second and third-trimester abortions do so because of foetal abnormalities. Credit:Sasha FreemindFamily planning organisation and abor

Updated on: May 06,2024 12

Opinion: There should be no gestational limits for abortion

by Erica Millar,The ConversationHalf of women seeking second and third-trimester abortions do so because of foetal abnormalities. Credit:Sasha FreemindFamily planning organisation and abor

Updated on:May 06,2024 12

New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

In a new clinical consensus document, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists offers guidance regarding the role of hormonal medications for menstrual suppression.Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on: May 27,2024 3

Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication th

Updated on:May 27,2024 3

Medication abortion TikTok videos tend to be accurate and reliable, study finds

by Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPopular TikTok videos that highlight ways to obtain a medication abortion are typically informative and useful, according to a s

Updated on: June 07,2024 3

Medication abortion TikTok videos tend to be accurate and reliable, study finds

by Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPopular TikTok videos that highlight ways to obtain a medication abortion are typically informative and useful, according to a s

Updated on:June 07,2024 3