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Study finds fertility remains high in rural Tanzania despite access to family planning
Fertility rates in much of Sub-Saharan Africa remain high, despite declining child mortality and improved access to contraceptives and female... Read more -
Breaking the silence on women's pelvic floor disorders
Many women assume pelvic floor health issues are simply their fate—part of having vaginal deliveries, getting older, gaining weight or... Read more -
New classification system reveals PCOS subtype linked to extended fertility in Asian populations
Globally, around 11% to 13% of women live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects the function... Read more -
Microbiome may aid in healthy pregnancies by training maternal immune system
Gut microbes may play a key role in training a mother's immune system to adapt to the developing fetus during... Read more -
Why sexual assault care falls short in rural areas
Survivors of sexual assault in rural communities often struggle to access specialized care. New research from The University of Texas... Read more -
Heavy menstruation common among teenage girls—questionnaire can reveal risk of iron deficiency
More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40% had an iron deficiency. The research, led by Lund... Read more -
How embryos and the uterus 'talk' during implantation
A new study shows that the embryo and the uterine lining conduct an active "conversation" from the very earliest stages... Read more -
Doctors deliver 'miracle' baby while removing 22-pound ovarian cyst
Ryu Lopez is quite literally a miracle baby. Ryu developed completely outside his mother's uterus, resting on his mother's vital... Read more -
Adherence to cervical cancer screening guidelines is low
Adherence to cervical cancer screening guidelines is low, with more than 60% undergoing overscreening, according to a research letter published... Read more -
Pregnant women with opioid use disorder get more health care, but few medications
Perinatal mothers enrolled in Michigan Medicaid between 2012 and 2021 who had opioid use disorder were more likely to have... Read more -
Abortions in Spain dropped 24% during strict COVID-19 lockdown, study finds
Research involving Pompeu Fabra University has concluded that abortions in Spain fell by around 24% during the two months of... Read more -
New guideline maps care for pregnant women with blood cancers
A new guideline from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) offers clear, evidence-based direction for treating blood cancers during... Read more -
Menopausal hormone therapy may not pose breast cancer risk for women with BRCA mutations, analysis suggests
Using menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) was not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in women with inherited mutations... Read more -
Sexual minority individuals face higher cesarean risks
Individuals who identify as a sexual minority face higher risks of primary cesarean birth compared with their completely heterosexual peers,... Read more -
Busting brain myths: The evolving story of menopause hormone therapy and cognitive health
In the early 2000s, a major women's health study—Women's Health Initiative (WHI)—made headlines. As an ongoing study launched in the... Read more
