Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Vaginas host a complex microcosm of bacteria and yeasts that can fluctuate over time. However, little is known about these microbial communities and their roles in a person’s health, and nine out of 10 studies […]

For pregnant women, exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) was associated with altered immune responses that can lead to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of […]

By taking data prior to birth into account, a study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) used a novel way to analyze the physical and mental effects that unintended pregnancies have on mothersThis […]

A hysterectomy can treat many gynecologic conditions, including fibroids, painful periods and cancer, such as endometrial, cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

The rate and number of abortions among U.S. women took a slight dip in 2022 compared to 2021, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).This article was […]

Interest in antenatal colostrum expression (ACE) is on the rise, with research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) showing that around half of pregnant moms in Perth are giving it a go. The findings are published […]

For the first time, Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a population of long-lived proteins in the ovaries which likely support the stability and longevity of the female reproductive system and may contribute to reproductive aging, […]

A University of Toronto study is providing reassuring evidence about the consumption of soy foods in women who are postmenopausal.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com