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Stiffer ovarian tissue disrupts cellular connections needed for egg development, lab experiments reveal
As ovaries age, the tissue surrounding developing eggs becomes stiffer, changing the environment in which they mature. How this physical change affects egg development and quality has remained poorly understood.
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Why endometriosis pain can continue after treatment
Treatment for endometriosis can bring relief, but some women continue to have pelvic pain even after hormone treatment or surgery. For those who have spent years seeking help, continuing pain can be distressing and difficult ...
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Scientists study breast milk as an early detection tool for breast cancer
A new study taking place in Manchester is investigating whether breast milk could help detect breast cancer earlier than a blood test or a scan. The research, led by scientists at The University of Manchester, aims to improve ...
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Hormonal therapy recommended as a first-line treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends estrogen in combination with progestogen (for females with a uterus) or estrogen monotherapy (for females without a uterus) as first-line treatment for perimenopausal and ...
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Placenta redirects immune cells to support early pregnancy development, study finds
In addition to their established role in fighting pathogens, certain maternal immune cells (neutrophils) can support early placental development by helping placental cells migrate into the uterine lining.
Oct 5, 2026
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No detectable increase in pregnancy risks after GLP-1 exposure around conception, largest review to date finds
Exposure to GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs around conception is not linked to a clearly detectable increase in adverse outcomes for mothers or babies, according to the largest study of its kind, involving more than ...
Oct 5, 2026
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New egg yolk-free freezing solution enables rat IVF and live births
Fertility treatments are becoming more advanced, including through cryopreservation, or the freezing of eggs and sperm. However, studies involving animal sperm often use a lactose solution containing chicken egg yolk and ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Experts warn of dangers in consuming raw milk and dairy products
Unpasteurized milk, cheese and other "raw" dairy products are unsafe to drink or eat, especially for young children and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, according to updated guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Oct 5, 2026
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Black people at higher risk of severe complications during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period
Black people in Canada have an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM)—serious complications that can occur during pregnancy, labor or delivery, and postpartum—compared with white people, according to new research ...
Oct 5, 2026
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Women are turning to testosterone, but what does the science actually say?
A recent BBC report described women posing as men to obtain testosterone gel, hoping to improve their menopause symptoms because female testosterone products are not easily available to them. But why is the appetite for this ...
Oct 3, 2026
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Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it—new research
Anyone with ovaries who lives long enough will experience menopause. While menopause is a natural transition in midlife, it can strongly affect a person's quality of life and their current and future risk of heart disease, ...
Oct 3, 2026
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Tracing fetal DNA through maternal blood can help reduce prenatal testing errors
Understanding how fetal DNA travels in a pregnant woman's blood could unlock the next generation of prenatal screening, according to a new paper published in Science Advances.
Oct 2, 2026
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Moms overcome barriers to postpartum care with help from patient navigators
While the transition to motherhood can be challenging for anyone, barriers such as inadequate health literacy, unreliable transportation, difficulty navigating a complex health care system, limited access to child care or ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Heel-prick blood samples from newborns could provide important insights into protection against serious infection
Heel-prick blood samples from newborns can be used to measure antibodies against group B Streptococcus, according to a new study from Aarhus University published in The Lancet Microbe journal. In the longer term, the method ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
It's October and time for flu shots. Medical experts urge getting a flu vaccination soon, before influenza starts spreading widely—and to get up to date on protection against other fall respiratory viruses, too. Updated COVID-19 ...
Oct 2, 2026
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TikTok misinformation content on acetaminophen and autism surged after a presidential announcement
Misinformation linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism in children rose on TikTok after an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics ...
Oct 2, 2026
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GLP-1 prescriptions for new mothers have increased sharply
More U.S. women are being prescribed GLP-1 medications after giving birth, particularly those diagnosed with diabetes, according to new research from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
Oct 1, 2026
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New surgical technique reconstructs the clitoris after treatment for vulvar cancer
For women who lose part of their clitoris because of vulvar cancer, a clitoral reconstruction procedure has now been developed for the first time. This comes 40 years after the first penile reconstruction surgery. Results ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Menopause Cafes are helping to start conversations and improve well-being
Half of women attending a Menopause Cafe said they were able to talk to a partner or friend about their menopause in more depth than before, according to a new report released today by the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith ...
Oct 1, 2026
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Late-pregnancy placental problems associated with higher ADHD risk
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with problems with placental health during late pregnancy, according to a new study by University of Iowa Health Care researchers. The findings, ...
Sep 30, 2026
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GLP-1s appear safe for treating diabetes in pregnancy, but evidence gaps remain
New research to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2), and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health shows ...
Sep 30, 2026
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New antibiotic combinations aim to achieve a lasting cure for persistent bacterial vaginosis
Researchers and clinicians from Monash University and Bayside Health's Melbourne Sexual Health Centre are testing new combinations of antibiotics to treat persistent bacterial vaginosis (BV), following their discovery that ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Wearable AI forecasts prolonged sitting in women with chronic pelvic pain
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that uses data from wearable devices to forecast upcoming periods of prolonged sitting in women with chronic ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Women are and will be the predominant users of GLP-1 users, but research gaps remain critical
The second of a Series of papers presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28—Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health ...
Sep 30, 2026
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