Globally, around 11% to 13% of women live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects the function of the ovaries, which may cause irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, fertility ...
Dec 17, 2025
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A new study shows that the embryo and the uterine lining conduct an active "conversation" from the very earliest stages of implantation. They engage in a back and forth of tiny packages called extracellular vesicles and lipid ...
Dec 17, 2025
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As a resident, David Yang took care of numerous survivors of sexual assault in the emergency department (ED). Often, he would notice that these individuals had difficulty accessing advocates who could help them navigate both ...
Dec 16, 2025
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved two new oral medicines to treat the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.
Dec 16, 2025
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Research involving Pompeu Fabra University has concluded that abortions in Spain fell by around 24% during the two months of strict lockdown due to COVID-19 in the spring of 2020. The study, conducted by the researchers Libertad ...
Dec 15, 2025
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For several years, pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV (PrEP) has been a major success in preventing new cases. However, individuals on PrEP typically engage in riskier sexual behavior and thus are more susceptible to acquiring ...
Dec 15, 2025
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A single-dose oral medication called zoliflodacin shows promise as a new treatment for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, according to a Phase III trial published in The Lancet.
Dec 11, 2025
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Individuals who identify as a sexual minority face higher risks of primary cesarean birth compared with their completely heterosexual peers, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. ...
Dec 11, 2025
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer for women in the world, with more than 660,000 new cases and nearly 350,000 deaths per year. Now, University of Maryland mathematicians have developed effective strategies ...
Dec 10, 2025
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A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after pregnancy at higher rates than in any other high-income country.
Dec 10, 2025
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