Pediatrics
Child marriage a key factor in Laos' high adolescent pregnancy rate
Laos has the highest rate of young female pregnancies in Southeast Asia, but until recently the underlying reasons have not been well understood.
Feb 5, 2024
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News tagged with reproductive health
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study explores barriers to contraceptive use in females with kidney disease
The percentage of females with kidney disease who use contraception is much lower than the rate of contraceptive use by females in the general population, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cincinnati.
Jan 31, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nearly six million American women became pregnant from rape, sexual coercion, or both during lifetime
Experiencing a pregnancy from sexual violence is common in the United States, according to research conducted by investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in the American Journal of Preventive ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher
Many athletes compete at the peril of their reproductive health. "This applies to both men and women. Competitive training can affect sex hormones and the ability to have children," says Professor Anthony Hackney.
Jan 26, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions, but it's hard to understand what they mean
More than a year after the Supreme Court found there is no fundamental right to get an abortion, 21 states have laws in effect that ban abortion well before fetal viability, generally allowing it only in the first trimester.
Jan 26, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have happened in states with abortion bans: Study
In the 14 states with abortion bans, there have been nearly 65,000 pregnancies resulting from rape during the time since those bans went into place, a new study estimates.
Jan 25, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can't find abortion training
Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Black Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community—including access to abortion care.
Jan 11, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Countries and companies need to address declining global fertility rates, doctors say
The global fertility rate is declining and most governments are failing to recognize and address the impact on economies and societies, say a group of physicians invited by the International Federation of Fertility Societies ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Climate change could be impacting Australian babies' birthweight for gestational age
Climate change could pose a big risk to Australians' reproductive health, claims a new, large-scale Curtin University study revealing a possible link between extreme bioclimatic exposure during pregnancy and babies' birthweights ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Other
State abortion access key factor in future US doctors' training (residency) choices, finds study
State access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where to apply for residency (training) programs for around three out of four future US doctors, indicate the results of a survey published online in the Journal of Medical ...
Dec 5, 2023
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