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Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet.
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Beyond birth statistics: Why measuring cesarean rates misses the mark
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has updated its interactive tool, "Your Health System," which reviews health-care data across all provinces and makes recommendations for the delivery of services, such ...
Dec 26, 2024
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Women having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse don't always need a hysterectomy
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to half of all women during their lifetime, and one in eight will have surgery to treat it by the age of 85. Yet, despite how common POP is, the public's awareness and understanding ...
Dec 25, 2024
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Moderate-to-vigorous exercise found to lower preterm birth risk in women with gestational diabetes
Moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) during pregnancy is inversely associated with preterm birth in women with gestational diabetes (GD), according to a study published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open.
Dec 24, 2024
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Disparities seen in biennial mammography screening for women in their 40s
For women aged 40 to 49 years, there are considerable disparities and gaps in biennial mammography screening, according to a research letter published online Dec. 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Dec 23, 2024
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Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access to pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S.
Dec 23, 2024
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Supreme Court to decide on South Carolina's bid to cut funding for Planned Parenthood
In a pivotal move, the United States Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review South Carolina's controversial decision to cut off state funding for Planned Parenthood clinics, which provide critical health services ...
Dec 20, 2024
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Pregnancies affected by major congenital heart defects show nearly triple risk of adverse outcomes
Research led by the Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen has revealed that nearly 23% of pregnancies affected by fetal major congenital heart defects also result in adverse obstetric outcomes.
Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies
A collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new light on current guidelines for delivery timing in pregnant mothers with chronic hypertension.
Dec 19, 2024
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Most women get low grades in healthy eating during and after pregnancy
New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting "an urgent need for widespread improvement."
Dec 19, 2024
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Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University found that Native American women were disproportionately affected by vaginal dysbiosis, a disruption in the balance ...
Dec 19, 2024
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The Essure contraceptive device left some women with chronic pelvic pain. Why did their class action fail?
The Victorian Supreme Court recently dismissed a class action on behalf of more than 1,400 women who received Bayer's Essure contraceptive device.
Dec 19, 2024
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Gut microbiota composition associated with depressive symptoms during pregnancy
The profound changes undergone by a woman's body during pregnancy affect her metabolism and gut microbiota—the diverse community of microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses) that inhabit the digestive tract. ...
Dec 18, 2024
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How do multiple sclerosis drugs affect pregnancy?
Many women are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at an age when they are considering starting a family. What does the disease and its medication mean for the child? To answer this question, a research team headed by ...
Dec 18, 2024
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FDA: Veozah, first hormone-free hot flash drug, issued black box warning
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious warning—a black-box warning—for Veozah, a medication used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women, due to rare but potentially severe liver risks.
Dec 18, 2024
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Nonheterosexual women may maintain better sexual functioning during menopause transition, study suggests
A woman's sex drive may diminish with age—partially because of problems with genitourinary symptoms during the menopause transition. Yet, some older women maintain very active sex lives. Why? A new study suggests that one ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Research reveals what creates most stress for midwives and the best interventions for reducing it
Research into stress among midwives has identified the most effective actions individual midwives and health care trusts can take to enhance well-being and reduce negative outcomes, including staff leaving the profession.
Dec 18, 2024
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Research aims to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose, but University of Queensland researchers have established the most scientific approach to detecting the disorder.
Dec 18, 2024
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Magnetically driven robotic microscrews offer a new solution for fallopian tube blockages
Infertility affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide, with fallopian tube obstruction contributing to 11–67% of female infertility cases. In AIP Advances researchers at the SIAT Magnetic Soft Microrobots Lab have ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Study confirms safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy
Although coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is no longer classified as a pandemic, a significant number of infections continue to be reported globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises vaccination for individuals ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Women often told that severity of medical abortion pain no worse than period cramps, survey reveals
Women opting for a medical abortion at home are often advised that the procedure is likely to be no more painful than period cramps, suggest the results of a survey, carried out by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Exploring the risks of bypassing natural selection in assisted reproduction
A Perspective published in PNAS Nexus summarizes the risks of bypassing natural selection when using assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in humans and livestock. The authors call for dialogue between the fields of assisted ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Study suggests over half of women with gestational diabetes in UK are undiagnosed
Research investigating testing methods for gestational diabetes suggests that over half of pregnant women with the condition are not being diagnosed with the current NHS blood test process, leading to unnecessary complications ...
Dec 17, 2024
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Texas sues NY doctor for prescribing abortion pill by telehealth
A New York doctor has been sued by the state of Texas for prescribing abortion pills via telehealth to a Dallas woman.
Dec 16, 2024
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Missing and dismissing the impact of periods: Outcomes of focus groups of teens with period concerns
Menstruation is part of life for half of the population, however severe period pain is still not well understood.
Dec 16, 2024
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