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New consensus on medical menstrual suppression developed

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

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
Chromosomal abnormalities uncovered in many couples struggling with recurrent miscarriage

Chromosomal abnormalities uncovered in many couples struggling with recurrent miscarriage

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a couple loses a pregnancy, and especially when the same couple loses multiple pregnancies, doctors are often at a loss to explain

Chromosomal abnormalities uncovered in many couples struggling with recurrent miscarriage

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen a couple loses a pregnancy, and especially when the same couple loses multiple pregnancies, doctors are often at a loss to explain
Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

by Diane Duke Williams,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainMore than half of cervical cancer cases in the United States occur in women who have not had
Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life

Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStarting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in midlife, finds US

Young age at first menstrual cycle linked to heightened diabetes risk in mid-life

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStarting menstrual cycles at a young age—before the age of 13—is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in midlife, finds US
Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes

Early treatment of gestational diabetes for those at higher risk beneficial, study finds

by Ali Sardyga,Western Sydney UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind international study led by Western Sydney University has shown that treatment of gestational diabetes
ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)

ChatGPT candidate performs well in obstetrics and gynecology clinical examination, compared to human candidates

byNational University of SingaporeViolin plots of ChatGPT and human scores from 7 stations. A, ChatGPT median and quartile values from seven stations. B, The ChatGPT median values (fuchsia dots)
Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

by Juan Ochoa,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbi
Is Florida failing its children? More babies are born early, at low weight and high risk of death

Is Florida failing its children? More babies are born early, at low weight and high risk of death

by Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida Sun SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLittle Liberty Belle Garcia arrived in the world at a Hollywood hospital in August weighing only 1 pound 5 ounces.

Is Florida failing its children? More babies are born early, at low weight and high risk of death

by Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida Sun SentinelCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLittle Liberty Belle Garcia arrived in the world at a Hollywood hospital in August weighing only 1 pound 5 ounces.
Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda

Gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

by Baylor College of MedicineGeneration of microbiota-depleted mice using antibiotics.ASchematic of experimental timeline and procedures.BQuantification of relative abunda
Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, finds study

Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, finds study

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, finds study

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Birmingham has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
Women who experience stress around the time of conception are twice as likely to give birth to a girl

Women who experience stress around the time of conception are twice as likely to give birth to a girl

by University of GranadaCredit: University of GranadaScientists from the University of Granada have analyzed the levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone that is released in response to stress) in t

Women who experience stress around the time of conception are twice as likely to give birth to a girl

by University of GranadaCredit: University of GranadaScientists from the University of Granada have analyzed the levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone that is released in response to stress) in t