Obstetrics & gynaecology
Planning for a pregnancy? Don't let eczema, psoriasis get in the way
During pregnancy, women may need to consider different options for treating certain health issues.
Mar 20, 2023
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News tagged with pregnancy hormones
Health
Pregnancy nose isn't the only weird change your body may go through when you're expecting
There are certain changes people expect to experience when they get pregnant. Whether that's unconventional food cravings, a "glowing" complexion or morning sickness.
Mar 13, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting
It's two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn't feeling quite right. Maybe you feel a bit bloated. Maybe you're farting more than usual.
Nov 29, 2022
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Neuroscience
Evidence found of structural changes in the brain during pregnancy
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the Netherlands has found evidence of structural changes occurring in the brain during pregnancy. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
More and more women in Australia are having induced labor. Does it matter?
Induction of labor for women having their first baby has risen in Australia from 26% in 2010 to 46% in 2020, according to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). This compares to a rise ...
Nov 7, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Trans men and nonbinary people asked to stop testosterone therapy during pregnancy. But evidence for this is murky
When I talk about our research team's work on pregnancy in transgender people, people often recall Thomas Beatie, a pregnant man who appeared on "Oprah" and in People magazine in 2008. The media focus on Beatie and his pregnancy ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Cardiology
Oral contraceptives and hormone therapy increase the risk of stroke during the first year of treatment
A new study from Uppsala University shows that oral contraceptives and hormone therapy at menopause increase the risk of stroke. The increased risk is greatest during the first year of treatment and then declines. The study, ...
Jul 1, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Assessing thyroid hormone replacement therapy counseling in pregnant women and women of reproductive age
Adequate thyroid hormone during pregnancy is very important for health of both pregnant persons and developing babies, especially in early pregnancy. Patients who are taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism frequently need ...
May 26, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nature's way is best, even when it comes to IVF
Researchers from Melbourne IVF have conducted a literature review and performed a meta-analysis to determine which cycles—with or without natural hormone production—produce higher rates of success, i.e., live birth.
Apr 29, 2022
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Health
Chemical commonly found in consumer products may disrupt a hormone needed for healthy pregnancy
Exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in everything from plastics to personal care products to electronics—may disrupt an important hormone needed to sustain a healthy pregnancy, according to a Rutgers study.
Jan 12, 2022
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