News tagged with reproductive health

Too much dairy, carbs might harm men's sperm

(HealthDay)—Diet can have a notable impact on reproductive health, a group of new studies suggests.

Health created Oct 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Researchers find possible therapeutic strategy to combat premature birth

Scientists who developed a novel mouse model mimicking human preterm labor have described a molecular signaling pathway underlying preterm birth and targeted it to stop the problem.

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Battling brittle bones: Researchers pinpoint the origin of bone fractures

A new study from engineering researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows, for the first time, how the little-understood protein osteocalcin plays a significant role in the strength of our bones. ...

Medical research created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Cycling may negatively affect male reproductive health, study finds

(Medical Xpress) -- A study by researchers at the UCLA School of Nursing has found that serious male cyclists may experience hormonal imbalances that could affect their reproductive health.

Health created May 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Ultrasound male contraceptive, overlooked for decades, confirmed to work

Imagine a contraceptive that could, with one or two painless 15-minute non-surgical treatments, provide months of protection from pregnancy. And imagine that the equipment needed were already in physical therapists' ...

Other created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Contaminated diet contributes to phthalate and bisphenol A exposure

While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a study published February 27 in the ...

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Infertility treatments may significantly increase multiple sclerosis activity

Researchers in Argentina report that women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who undergo assisted reproduction technology (ART) infertility treatment are at risk for increased disease activity. Study findings published in Annals of ...

Neuroscience created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study faults research linking hormone therapy to cancer

A landmark investigation which found that hormone treatment for the menopause boosts the risk of breast cancer is riddled with flaws, a new study published on Monday alleges.

Cancer created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increased risk of prematurity and low birth weight in babies born after three or more abortions

One of the largest studies to look at the effect of induced abortions on a subsequent first birth has found that women who have had three or more abortions have a higher risk of some adverse birth outcomes, such as delivering ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds sexual health services for rural Latino men could be improved

(Medical Xpress)—A new study based on in-depth interviews of rural Latino men in western Oregon finds that these men need sexual health services designed for their needs, including more male health providers, more convenient ...

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Many women victims of 'contraceptive sabotage,' experts say

(HealthDay)—Obstetricians and gynecologists should screen women and teens for signs that their partner is sabotaging their birth control, forcing them to have unprotected sex or otherwise trying to control ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Non-traditional reproductive health resources reach at-risk youth

Many youth at risk for unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and HIV do not seek preventive health care services at traditional health clinics. A new research review finds that if reproductive ...

Health created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Few teens undergo pregnancy testing in the emergency department

Few adolescent females undergo pregnancy testing in the hospital emergency department (ED), even when they complain of lower abdominal pain, or before they are exposed to radiation for tests or examinations, according to ...

Pediatrics created Oct 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Guidelines updated for young CA survivors' fertility follow-up

(HealthDay)—Current recommendations for the assessment and management of female reproductive complications following treatment of cancers in childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood have been updated, ...

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In vitro fertilization linked to increase risk for birth defects

In vitro fertilization (IVF) may significantly increase the risk of birth defects, particularly those of the eye, heart, reproductive organs and urinary systems, according to new research presented Saturday, Oct. 20, at the ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Oct 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Reproductive health

Within the framework of WHO's definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene, addresses the reproductive processes, functions and system at all stages of life. Reproductive health, therefore, implies that people are able to have a responsible, satisfying and safer sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so. Implicit in this are the right of men and women to be informed of and to have access to safe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of fertility regulation of their choice, and the right of access to appropriate health care services that will enable women to go safely through pregnancy and childbirth and provide couples with the best chance of having a healthy infant.

According to the WHO, "Reproductive and sexual ill-health accounts for 20% of the global burden of ill-health for women, and 14% for men."

For more information about Reproductive health, read the full article at Wikipedia.
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