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Recommendations updated for fertility preservation in cancer
In a special article published online March 19 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology presents updated recommendations for fertility preservation (FP) in people with cancer.
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How mothers adapt to the metabolic demands of nursing
Nursing poses major metabolic demands on mothers, to which they respond by eating more and saving energy to sustain milk production. There are significant hormonal changes during lactation, but how they lead to metabolic ...
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RNA-based blood test detects severe preeclampsia in mid-pregnancy
Research led by Mirvie Inc. has discovered a molecular signal in blood samples that can predict preeclampsia and related conditions months before clinical symptoms appear. Findings suggest a new approach to risk detection ...
First baby born via fully automated ICSI system
The world's first baby has been born following conception with a fully automated, digitally controlled intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) system. ICSI, developed and adopted into widespread use in the 1990s and is now ...
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Infertility Support 101: What women want to hear (and what they don't)
Infertility is more than a medical condition—it is an emotional journey that can leave people feeling isolated and misunderstood. For the one in six couples affected, experiencing infertility can be the most upsetting period ...
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Alabama passes law to expedite Medicaid access for pregnant women
In an effort to address high maternal and infant mortality rates plaguing many of the Southern U.S. states, legislators in Alabama have passed a bill that will allow Medicaid to be more easily accessible for pregnant women, ...
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Fruit fly 'Traffic Jam' gene discovery could unlock human infertility solutions
The global birthrate has been in significant decline for decades. In the U.S., couples are deciding to have children later in life. A 2022 U.S. Census data analysis of Census Bureau and National Center for Health Statistics ...
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Menstrual cycle may contribute to sickle cell disease pain crises
A marker linked to inflammation, C-reactive protein, may increase significantly during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle in female patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to emerging research published ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Taking a close look at the evidence behind 'IVF add-ons'
For many patients, IVF is a stressful and overwhelming journey of ups and downs, involving lots of decisions about treatment options.
Apr 9, 2025
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Advancing biological understanding of hypertensive pregnancy disorders: A simple blood test can predict preeclampsia
A study published in Nature Communications reveals new advances in the biological understanding of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality as ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Tech-assisted peer therapy effective for perinatal depression in lower income countries
A University of Liverpool study conducted in rural Pakistan has demonstrated the effectiveness of a novel, technology-assisted intervention for perinatal depression. The study was a partnership with the Human Development ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Baby girl first born in UK from womb transplant
A baby girl has become the first in the UK to be born from a womb transplant, after her aunt donated her uterus to her mother, a London hospital said Tuesday.
Apr 8, 2025
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Q&A: Researcher addresses understanding Black maternal health disparities, providing culturally competent care
Each year, Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17) brings attention to an ongoing crisis in the United States.
Apr 8, 2025
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Study finds 20% of women in Spain with menstrual pain have never been to a gynecologist
A new study indicates that 70.9% of women in Spain experience menstrual discomfort every month or almost every month. Despite the high prevalence, 20% of those who experience discomfort monthly report they have never had ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Twins grow more slowly in early pregnancy than previously thought
Twins—smaller at birth, on average, than singletons—start out smaller in pregnancy than was previously known, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The ultrasound study revealed ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Research finds two-thirds of US adolescent minors are impacted by state abortion restrictions
More than 7 million American adolescent girls ages 13 to 17 live in states with abortion bans, restrictive gestational limits or parental involvement requirements, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Apr 7, 2025
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Local access to abortion services expanded with mifepristone in community pharmacies, Canadian study finds
Before 2017, abortions were generally performed as procedures in fewer than 100 hospitals and clinics mostly in urban centers, leading to delayed care, particularly for people living in rural areas. Medication abortions, ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Traumatic experiences and genetics may increase endometriosis risk, a new study finds
Endometriosis is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disease where uterine endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. The most common symptom is debilitating pelvic pain before and during menstruation, or during intercourse. ...
Apr 5, 2025
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Guinea pigs offer new model for studying early embryonic development
Studying the early development of human embryos is challenging due to ethical constraints and technical difficulties. Therefore, animal models are often used to understand the biological processes that govern embryo development ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Preeclampsia associated with earlier onset and higher incidence of cardiovascular risk factors
Women who have experienced preeclampsia have accelerated accumulation of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors compared with women who had pregnancies without preeclampsia according to research presented at the European Society ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Why do women get 'reassurance scans' during pregnancy? And how can you spot a suspicious provider?
Recent media coverage in the Nine newspapers highlights a surge in non-medical ultrasound providers offering "reassurance ultrasounds" to expectant parents.
Apr 3, 2025
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Could birth control raise depression risk in new mothers?
Copenhagen University Hospital–Rigshospitalet and collaborating Danish universities have conducted statistical research suggesting that starting hormonal contraceptive (HC) use postpartum is associated with a 49% higher ...
Using everyday products during pregnancy can affect newborns' metabolism, study shows
A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia University found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's ...
Apr 2, 2025
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Scientists identify key protein driving ovarian cancer spread
A new study has identified the protein ADAMTS5 as playing a crucial role in the spread of ovarian cancer cells, offering a potential new target for future treatments.
Apr 2, 2025
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Tinker Tots: A citizen science project to explore ethical dilemmas in embryo selection
When choosing an embryo for implantation during in vitro fertilization (IVF), would you consider its chances of developing a health condition? What about traits like creativity, intelligence, or physical fitness?
Apr 2, 2025
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