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Review paves the way for better diagnosis and care for polycystic ovary syndrome

Review paves the way for better diagnosis and care for polycystic ovary syndrome

by Monash UniversityPresence of many small, fluid-filled sacs or cysts inside the ovaries in case of PCOS. Credit:http://www.scientificanimations.com/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0A r

Review paves the way for better diagnosis and care for polycystic ovary syndrome

by Monash UniversityPresence of many small, fluid-filled sacs or cysts inside the ovaries in case of PCOS. Credit:http://www.scientificanimations.com/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0A r
Timing is everything when it comes to starting a family, says new review

Timing is everything when it comes to starting a family, says new review

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new review of methods to increase chances of successful conception suggests that timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests probably i

Timing is everything when it comes to starting a family, says new review

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new review of methods to increase chances of successful conception suggests that timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests probably i
Exploring the effectiveness of a novel pain management device for endometriosis pain

Exploring the effectiveness of a novel pain management device for endometriosis pain

by Chiba UniversityStudy device and location for applying pads.aActual photo of the AT-04. The appearance of the test device (AT-04) and the sham device (S-02) is identical, and it is

Exploring the effectiveness of a novel pain management device for endometriosis pain

by Chiba UniversityStudy device and location for applying pads.aActual photo of the AT-04. The appearance of the test device (AT-04) and the sham device (S-02) is identical, and it is
How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart

How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart

Credit: AI-generated imageMothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those wo

How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart

Credit: AI-generated imageMothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those wo
Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe

Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPregnancy test. Credit: public domainWhile only one in five practicing surgeons in the U.S. is female, women are entering the surgical field in increasing numbe
Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s

Commonly used chemicals associated with miscarriage, study finds

by Michael Greenwood,Yale UniversityExposure to synthetic chemicals widely used in food packaging, such as pizza boxes, and commonly found in drinking water supplies is associated with a woman’s
Study: Pregnant women do well with COVID vaccine

Study: Pregnant women do well with COVID vaccine

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA survey of more than 17,000 pregnant and lactating individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine showed that the individual

Study: Pregnant women do well with COVID vaccine

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA survey of more than 17,000 pregnant and lactating individuals who received the COVID-19 vaccine showed that the individual
U.S.-born Black women at higher risk of preeclampsia than Black immigrants

U.S.-born Black women at higher risk of preeclampsia than Black immigrants

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaBlack women born in the United States

U.S.-born Black women at higher risk of preeclampsia than Black immigrants

by American Heart AssociationHigh magnification micrograph of hypertrophic decidual vasculopathy, as seen in pregnancy-induced hypertension. Credit: WikipediaBlack women born in the United States
Black people in the US twice as likely to face coercion, unconsented procedures during birth

Black people in the US twice as likely to face coercion, unconsented procedures during birth

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack people in the U.S. are twice as likely as white people to be coerced into procedures during perinatal and

Black people in the US twice as likely to face coercion, unconsented procedures during birth

by Brett Goldhawk,University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlack people in the U.S. are twice as likely as white people to be coerced into procedures during perinatal and
UK abortion law should change to reflect current practice, study suggests

UK abortion law should change to reflect current practice, study suggests

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFindings and recommendations from the largest study on abortion in Britain were presented to the All Party Par

UK abortion law should change to reflect current practice, study suggests

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFindings and recommendations from the largest study on abortion in Britain were presented to the All Party Par
Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo

Don't believe the hype—'egg timer' tests can't reliably predict your chance of conceiving or menopause timing

by Tessa Copp, Jenny Doust and Karin Hammarberg,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany women who want to have children and are getting older worry about their fertility. The &quo
Availability of Down syndrome-related pregnancy termination decreases the number of births with Down syndrome

Availability of Down syndrome-related pregnancy termination decreases the number of births with Down syndrome

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Massachusetts General HospitalResearchers from Mass General for Children and colleagues have learned more about the effect of selective

Availability of Down syndrome-related pregnancy termination decreases the number of births with Down syndrome

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Massachusetts General HospitalResearchers from Mass General for Children and colleagues have learned more about the effect of selective