More IVF babies born after egg collection in summer rather than in autumn, study finds

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe time of year when eggs are collected from women's ovaries during fertility treatment makes a difference to

Updated on: January 19,2024 18

More IVF babies born after egg collection in summer rather than in autumn, study finds

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe time of year when eggs are collected from women's ovaries during fertility treatment makes a difference to

Updated on:January 19,2024 18

Ovarian cancer in the fatty omentum: Metabolic enzyme's key role in tumor metastasis

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationMetastatic ovarian cancer cells migrate and proliferate aggressively in the omental environment and metabolizes its fatty acids as fuel. In the process,

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

Ovarian cancer in the fatty omentum: Metabolic enzyme's key role in tumor metastasis

by Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationMetastatic ovarian cancer cells migrate and proliferate aggressively in the omental environment and metabolizes its fatty acids as fuel. In the process,

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

Altered cortisol cycle in pregnant women with depressive symptoms may affect gestation process

by University of BarcelonaSummary of the study protocol. Credit:Psychoneuroendocrinology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106930Women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy may

Updated on: March 07,2024 10

Altered cortisol cycle in pregnant women with depressive symptoms may affect gestation process

by University of BarcelonaSummary of the study protocol. Credit:Psychoneuroendocrinology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106930Women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy may

Updated on:March 07,2024 10

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on: January 16,2024 9

Researchers optimize cervix visualization for pelvic exams

by Ananya Sen,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignSample of photos collected during a glove trial (a) and a condom trial (b). The resulting calculations for decreased visualization at each

Updated on:January 16,2024 9

What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

by Amy Alspaugh,The ConversationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAnectopic pregnancyoccurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens inroughly 2% of p

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

by Amy Alspaugh,The ConversationPregnancy test. Credit: public domainAnectopic pregnancyoccurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This happens inroughly 2% of p

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black wome

Updated on: June 20,2024 5

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black wome

Updated on:June 20,2024 5

Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, study suggests

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow levels of oxygen in the womb—which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia—may cause problems with fertility later in l

Updated on: June 12,2024 7

Smoking and pre-eclampsia may cause fertility problems for offspring, study suggests

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow levels of oxygen in the womb—which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia—may cause problems with fertility later in l

Updated on:June 12,2024 7

Giving birth during the pandemic? Facts you need to know

(HealthDay)—Giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic presents its own challenges, but the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) wants to reassure pregnant women that they need not panic.Inst

Updated on: April 03,2024 13

Giving birth during the pandemic? Facts you need to know

(HealthDay)—Giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic presents its own challenges, but the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) wants to reassure pregnant women that they need not panic.Inst

Updated on:April 03,2024 13

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on: March 19,2024 18

Fibroid-related QOL better with myomectomy for uterine fibroids

(HealthDay)—For women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, fibroid-related quality of life at two years is better for those undergoing myomectomy than those undergoing uterine-artery embolization, accor

Updated on:March 19,2024 18

Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on: March 12,2024 19

Number of IUD insertions up after ACA contraceptive mandate

(HealthDay)—Women in insurance plans with the greatest drop in out-of-pocket cost after the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate had the greatest gains in intrauterine device (IUD) placemen

Updated on:March 12,2024 19

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke

Updated on: January 17,2024 17

Risk of premature birth from smoking while pregnant more than double previous estimates

byUniversity of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge researchers have found that women who smoke during pregnancy are 2.6 times more likely to give birth prematurely compared to non-smoke

Updated on:January 17,2024 17

Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLife

Updated on: April 29,2024 20

Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLife

Updated on:April 29,2024 20