General practitioners in England dramatically decreased their prescriptions of the combined contraceptive pill during the first COVID-19 lockdown, and these rates have not recovered since, according to new research published ...
Apr 27, 2022
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Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecologic tumors. Fewer than 40% of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer are cured, and approximately 12,810 people in the U.S. die from the disease every year.
Apr 26, 2022
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The long-term use of oral contraceptives and certain methods of tubal ligation (TL) were associated with lower levels of a biomarker for ovarian aging, suggesting an increased risk for early menopause, according to preliminary ...
Feb 2, 2022
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There were nearly twice as many unplanned pregnancies during the first lockdown compared to before, finds a major study led by researchers from UCL and University College London Hospital.
Oct 22, 2021
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Menstruating women who sleep less than six hours a night tend to suffer heavier and irregular periods. That is the conclusion from our new study, which was recently published in the Journal of Sleep Research.
Oct 21, 2021
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A 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 by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Oct 15, 2021
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It's telling that although stroke is the third leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and that twice as many women die of stroke than of breast cancer, most women aren't aware of these facts.
May 14, 2021
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Both the European Medicines Agency and the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have concluded there's a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and rare forms of blood clotting. However, the responses ...
Apr 22, 2021
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Only a few decades ago, there weren't many birth control choices available. Now, there are more options than ever, because there's no one-size-fits-all solution for preventing unwanted pregnancy.
Apr 14, 2021
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Despite all the advances in medicine, some basic questions remain. For example, people cannot be told with any certainty how long they'll live. Nor can it be predicted exactly when a woman's childbearing years will end. However, ...
Apr 14, 2021
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