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Study shows sexual pleasure remains important for women across menopause transition
Although there is a lot of discussion around negative aspects of aging and sexual problems, a new nationally representative study... Read more -
'It just makes you feel less alone': Using the power of play to break menopause taboos in the workplace
Health psychologists from the University of Staffordshire have adopted a novel approach to support women going through the menopause.... Read more -
Somali women's perspectives on female genital mutilation and its abandonment
Somali women describe a complex and shifting tradition of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Somalia, according to a study published... Read more -
Surgical technique can reduce risk of early preterm birth for patients with cervical insufficiency
A study by investigators from Mass General Brigham adds evidence that the most effective way to prevent preterm birth among... Read more -
Hospital-based obstetric care declines across US, hitting rural states hardest
Access to obstetric care is a critical determinant of maternal and infant health. However, a new study led by the... Read more -
A mathematical perspective offers insight into the placenta's role and functioning
Pregnant women undergo all kinds of medical checks. This is to monitor the health of both the mother and child... Read more -
Exploring probiotic use for maternal gut health
A new Burnet study has examined how probiotics could potentially treat gut-related conditions in pregnant women.... Read more -
Forecasting how abortion bans affect maternal mortality and morbidity
Three years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion care established by Roe v. Wade... Read more -
Endometriosis linked to four-times higher pregnancy rates than other causes of infertility, study reveals
A landmark 30-year study of over four million women in England has revealed that women with endometriosis-associated infertility are significantly... Read more -
Keeping brain-dead pregnant women on life support raises ethical issues that go beyond abortion politics
Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old woman from Georgia who had been declared brain-dead in February 2025, spent 16 weeks on life... Read more -
IVF and IUI pregnancy rates remain stable across Europe, despite an increasing uptake of single embryo transfer
Fewer in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles were reported in Europe in 20202, but clinical pregnancy rates... Read more -
Study questions the potential benefit of levothyroxine treatment of mild hypothyroidism during pregnancy
While severe maternal hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels) in pregnancy is known to increase risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, it... Read more -
Study shows 60% of pregnant women have signs of iodine deficiency
A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine... Read more -
Research identifies early-pregnancy gut microbiota associated with gestational diabetes
A new study has identified early-pregnancy gut microbiota signatures associated with the development of gestational diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder... Read more -
Gut bacteria and amino acid imbalance linked to higher miscarriage risk in women with PCOS
A study presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that... Read more
