COVID-19 Vaccination’s Timing Linked to Menstrual Cycle Changes
However, the findings present no cause for alarm and are an important step in understanding the vaccine’s overall impact on health. Researchers at Oregon Health…
Gynecology News
Gynecology is a medical specialty focused on the health of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, vagina, ovaries, and breasts. It encompasses a wide range of conditions and treatments involving female sexual health, fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth-related issues, although obstetrics specifically deals with pregnancy and childbirth. Gynecologists are trained to perform various diagnostic and surgical procedures, including Pap smears, pelvic exams, ultrasounds, and laparoscopies. They also manage contraception, treat infections, and provide care for diseases such as cervical and ovarian cancer. Additionally, gynecologists play a crucial role in addressing hormonal disorders, menopause, and other age-related changes in the female reproductive system. Preventative care and educational outreach on topics such as sexual health and reproductive rights are also significant aspects of gynecology.
Marijuana in Maternity: Cannabis During Pregnancy Linked to Low Birthweight and Preterm Birth
Large Kaiser Permanente study adds to evidence about low birthweight, preterm birth, admission to neonatal intensive care. A large study of more than 360,000 mothers…
Morning Sickness Solution? Cambridge’s Breakthrough in Pregnancy Nausea Treatment
A study reveals that the hormone GDF15, produced by the fetus, is responsible for pregnancy sickness, paving the way for potential preventive measures and highlighting…
Morning Sickness Mystery Solved: Researchers Identify Key Cause and Potential Treatment
A team of researchers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Sri Lanka have collected extensive evidence showing the cause of pregnancy sickness: a hormone…
Social Media vs. Science: How TikTok’s Health Tips Fail Millions of Women
Millions of women are seeking health advice on gynecologic cancers through the social media app TikTok. However, a recent study from The Ohio State University…
Global Study Finds Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Menstrual Changes
A recent study found a slightly higher risk of heavier periods after COVID-19 vaccination. Researchers emphasize that the changes are small and typically return to…
Diabetes Alert: Big Babies Could Spell Big Trouble for Mothers Years Later
A study indicates that individuals who deliver large-for-gestational age (LGA) babies, even without having gestational diabetes, are more likely to develop prediabetes or Type 2…
Electromyometrial Imaging: Mapping Uterine Contractions To Improve Labor Management
Tool has the potential to assist with preterm birth, labor management and clinical decision-making. Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a…
New Imaging Tech Creates 3D Maps of Uterine Contractions During Labor in Real-Time
Noninvasive technique could shed light on preterm birth. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed new imaging technology that can…
Mystery of Naked Mole-Rats’ Exceptional Fertility Unlocked by New Research
New research suggests that naked mole-rats produce eggs throughout their lives, challenging the dogma that female mammals have a finite ovarian reserve. Unlike humans and…
Study: People With Depression Are Less Likely To Have Children
According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, women are at an increased risk for depression during their childbearing…
Excess Weight Nearly Doubles a Woman’s Risk of Endometrial Uterine Cancer
Lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer (cancer of the uterus),[1] according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study published today…
Medication “Abortion Pills” Safe for Early Use in Patients Even With Pregnancies of Unknown Location
The medication combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, referred to as “abortion pills,” is highly effective for early abortion and early pregnancy loss. Typically, when patients…
Drinking Coffee May Protect Against Endometrial Cancer
Research indicates that higher coffee consumption may significantly reduce the risk of endometrial cancer, with caffeinated coffee offering more protective benefits than decaffeinated. The comprehensive…
Survival for Babies Born With a Birth Defect Varies Dramatically – A “Post-code Lottery”
Survival for a baby born with a birth defect — otherwise known as a congenital anomaly — is a “post-code lottery,” according to scientists from…
Higher Risk of Pre-eclampsia and Hypertension in IVF Pregnancies Derived From Frozen-Thawed Embryos
A large cohort study drawn from the national IVF registry of France, which included almost 70,000 pregnancies delivered after 22 weeks gestation between 2013 and…
Women’s Menstrual Cycles Temporarily Synchronize With Moon Cycles
Women temporarily synchronize their menstrual cycles with the luminance and gravimetric cycles of the Moon. An analysis of long-term menstrual cycle records kept by 22…
Pregnant Women With COVID-19 Develop High Levels of Antibodies – But Transfer to Newborns Is Lower Than Expected
Research shows that certain segments of the population who contract SARS-CoV-2, the strain of the virus that causes COVID-19, tend to get sicker and are…