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High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an increased risk for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery diseas

High blood pressure during pregnancy associated with more bothersome menopause symptoms

by The North American Menopause SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an increased risk for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery diseas
Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University

Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

by American Physiological SocietyGraphical illustration of the study’s key findings regarding the effects of prenatal opioid exposure in early life and adulthood. Credit: Analia Loria, University
Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

byMichigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, a

Study links cadmium levels in women's urine to endometriosis

byMichigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, a
Specialized cells teach the mother's immune system to maintain a healthy pregnancy

Specialized cells teach the mother's immune system to maintain a healthy pregnancy

by Eva Gillis-Buck, James Gardner, Tippi MacKenzie,The ConversationDuring pregnancy, the body’s specialized immune cells must learn to recognize the fetus as part of the self so that they don’t

Specialized cells teach the mother's immune system to maintain a healthy pregnancy

by Eva Gillis-Buck, James Gardner, Tippi MacKenzie,The ConversationDuring pregnancy, the body’s specialized immune cells must learn to recognize the fetus as part of the self so that they don’t
Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think

Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think

by University of CaliforniaThe hormonal gel is applied to the shoulders, and Treviño made it part of his morning routine. Credit:Karin Higgins/UC DavisMatthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self

Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think

by University of CaliforniaThe hormonal gel is applied to the shoulders, and Treviño made it part of his morning routine. Credit:Karin Higgins/UC DavisMatthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self
Stricter abortion laws linked to increase in unintended births

Stricter abortion laws linked to increase in unintended births

by Tom Fleischman,Cornell UniversityPercentage of pregnancies that resulted in live birth that were unintended, by state, 2012–2018. Map was created from author's own analysis of PRAMS data,

Stricter abortion laws linked to increase in unintended births

by Tom Fleischman,Cornell UniversityPercentage of pregnancies that resulted in live birth that were unintended, by state, 2012–2018. Map was created from author's own analysis of PRAMS data,
Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

by Danielle Perro, Annalise Weckesser and Veronique Griffith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a common chronicinflammatory conditionthat affects an estimate

Black women continue to receive poorer care for endometriosis, say researchers

by Danielle Perro, Annalise Weckesser and Veronique Griffith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEndometriosis is a common chronicinflammatory conditionthat affects an estimate
Research sheds light on nuances of racism, experiences of vulnerability during pregnancy care

Research sheds light on nuances of racism, experiences of vulnerability during pregnancy care

by University of MarylandConceptual framework for reproductive health. Reprinted from Kramer et al. Changing the conversation: applying a health equity framework to maternal mortality reviews. Am

Research sheds light on nuances of racism, experiences of vulnerability during pregnancy care

by University of MarylandConceptual framework for reproductive health. Reprinted from Kramer et al. Changing the conversation: applying a health equity framework to maternal mortality reviews. Am
Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variation

Researchers examine role of B cells in polycystic ovary syndrome

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women. Studies have shown that the change in hormones is accompanied by variation
Pregnant women and healthcare professionals perceive pregnancy associated risks differently

Pregnant women and healthcare professionals perceive pregnancy associated risks differently

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished in the open access journalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirtha new study suggests expectant mothers and healthcare professionals r

Pregnant women and healthcare professionals perceive pregnancy associated risks differently

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished in the open access journalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirtha new study suggests expectant mothers and healthcare professionals r
Enhancing newborn genetic screening via prenatal carrier screening

Enhancing newborn genetic screening via prenatal carrier screening

by BGI GenomicsDemographic characteristics of respondents. Credit:Journal of Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.7189/jogh.14.04044Newborn genetic screening (NBGS) seeks to assist in the early id

Enhancing newborn genetic screening via prenatal carrier screening

by BGI GenomicsDemographic characteristics of respondents. Credit:Journal of Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.7189/jogh.14.04044Newborn genetic screening (NBGS) seeks to assist in the early id
Home births are three times more dangerous than hospital deliveries: study

Home births are three times more dangerous than hospital deliveries: study

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who give birth in non-hospital settings are three times more likely to encounter complications and perinat

Home births are three times more dangerous than hospital deliveries: study

by American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who give birth in non-hospital settings are three times more likely to encounter complications and perinat