Midwives can play a role in supporting pregnant women to reduce drug use

byFlinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMidwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for the wo

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Midwives can play a role in supporting pregnant women to reduce drug use

byFlinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMidwives are in a prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and other drug use and to improve outcomes for the wo

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a paper, titled &quot

Updated on: January 17,2024 9

Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility

byThe Endocrine SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a paper, titled &quot

Updated on:January 17,2024 9

Study finds increased risk of type 2 diabetes after hysterectomy especially in younger women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen (especially those aged younger than 45 years) who have undergone a hysterectomy may be at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), a

Updated on: May 27,2024 5

Study finds increased risk of type 2 diabetes after hysterectomy especially in younger women

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen (especially those aged younger than 45 years) who have undergone a hysterectomy may be at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), a

Updated on:May 27,2024 5

Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah. Credit: University of CincinnatiAmong women who are kidney transplant recipients, Hispanic women have a higher likelihood of pregnancy than wh

Updated on: May 27,2024 7

Study finds racial disparities in pregnancy rates for kidney transplant recipients

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiSilvi Shah. Credit: University of CincinnatiAmong women who are kidney transplant recipients, Hispanic women have a higher likelihood of pregnancy than wh

Updated on:May 27,2024 7

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on: January 21,2024 12

First no-prescription birth control pill approved in US

Advocates called the approval of the birth control pill without a perscription a 'victory for equity'US health authorities on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in

Updated on:January 21,2024 12

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd

Updated on: March 02,2024 19

New COVID-19 guidelines disrupt infertility care

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people putting so many aspects of their lives—from planned vacations to birthday parties to wedd

Updated on:March 02,2024 19

States continue passing and litigating legal restrictions to reproductive health care

by Temple University Center for Public Health Law ResearchAbortion Bans from from December 1, 2018, through March 1, 2021. Credit: Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple UniversityEven a

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

States continue passing and litigating legal restrictions to reproductive health care

by Temple University Center for Public Health Law ResearchAbortion Bans from from December 1, 2018, through March 1, 2021. Credit: Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple UniversityEven a

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Using a cardiovascular risk screening tool in women during routine gynecology visits

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that although 86% of women seen at an outpatient gynecology clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor and 40.1% had at least o

Updated on: April 07,2024 13

Using a cardiovascular risk screening tool in women during routine gynecology visits

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has shown that although 86% of women seen at an outpatient gynecology clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor and 40.1% had at least o

Updated on:April 07,2024 13

Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

Updated on: March 23,2024 15

Racist experiences and skin tone discrimination linked to delays in prenatal care

by University of MinnesotaCredit:Courtney HaleAfrican American women are at a two to three times greater risk of experiencing illness, injury or death during pregnancy compared to other rac

Updated on:March 23,2024 15

Review finds more effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

by University of BirminghamTo reduce excessive bleeding at childbirth, the routine administration of a uterotonic drug called Oxytocin which contracts the uterus has become standard practice acro

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

Review finds more effective drugs to stop bleeding after childbirth

by University of BirminghamTo reduce excessive bleeding at childbirth, the routine administration of a uterotonic drug called Oxytocin which contracts the uterus has become standard practice acro

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

Data contradict fears of COVID-19 vaccine effects on pregnancy and fertility

by Public Library of ScienceThis study provides more evidence that Covid vaccination is safe for both current and future pregnancies, and shows in a mouse model that immunization during the earli

Updated on: April 29,2024 13

Data contradict fears of COVID-19 vaccine effects on pregnancy and fertility

by Public Library of ScienceThis study provides more evidence that Covid vaccination is safe for both current and future pregnancies, and shows in a mouse model that immunization during the earli

Updated on:April 29,2024 13

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on: March 07,2024 7

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor middle-aged women plagued by migraines, or hot flashes and night sweats, another worry may linger in the backs of their minds: whethe

Updated on:March 07,2024 7