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Stillbirths in the US exceed previous estimates: Study finds many occur with no clinical risk factors
Stillbirths occur at a higher rate in the U.S. than previously reported, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham.
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How anatomical names can carry hidden histories of power and exclusion
Buried in your body is a tribute to a long-dead Italian anatomist, and he is not the only one. You are walking around with the names of strangers stitched into your bones, brains, and organs. We all are.
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Donor eggs drive most IVF successes for women over 43, major UK study finds
Most successful fertility treatments for women aged 43 years and older rely on donor eggs, according to a study involving more than half a million patients in the UK.
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Fertility: The ovaries play a key role in reproductive decline, new research shows
A woman's fertility usually begins to decline in her mid-30s. This means the chances of becoming pregnant decreases drastically each month.
Oct 25, 2025
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Researchers call for more pregnant and breastfeeding women to be included in medical research
Many clinical trials exclude women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or able to become pregnant. This is often done to protect the health of unborn babies and infants, but it means there is little reliable information about ...
Oct 24, 2025
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Widely-used technique for assessing IVF embryos may be flawed, study suggests
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is likely to overestimate the number of embryos with abnormalities, suggests a study published in Nature Biotechnology.
Oct 23, 2025
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Young age, low number of prior pregnancies are risk factors for misdiagnosis of interstitial ectopic pregnancy
Interstitial ectopic pregnancy (IEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg implants in or near the junction of the fallopian tube and uterus. While it constitutes only 2–4% of all ectopic ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Science for living: Addressing the growing OB/GYN shortage and maternity care crisis
The United States continues to face a growing maternal health crisis. Despite being one of the most resource-rich nations in the world, America has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy countries and it's worsening. ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Experts present scientific evidence to support classification of postpartum psychosis as a distinct disease
An international panel of leading experts on women's mental health is recommending that postpartum psychosis be recognized as a distinct category of mental illness and classified accordingly within standardized medical coding ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Breast cancer survivors find relief for debilitating menopause symptom
About 50% of menopausal women experience genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) that involves changes to the genitals, including the vagina, urethra and bladder. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can cause ...
Oct 22, 2025
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FDA and Kenvue say no autism link to Tylenol use during pregnancy
The maker of Tylenol is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other pain-relievers containing acetaminophen, calling the request "unsupported by the scientific evidence and legally and ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Adding chemotherapy to radiation causes greater short-term decline in quality of life for patients with cervical cancer
A new study co-led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that women with early-stage cervical cancer who received radiation plus chemotherapy reported a greater short-term decline ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Federally qualified health centers could boost cervical cancer screening
A new national study, led by MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Trisha Amboree, Ph.D., assistant professor in the MUSC Department of Public Health Sciences, and Jane Montealegre, Ph.D., associate professor of Behavioral ...
Oct 22, 2025
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Strong evidence supports skin-to-skin contact after birth as standard care
Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers offers a better start in life, improving a number of key health metrics, according to a newly-updated Cochrane review.
Oct 21, 2025
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Large-scale analysis shows potential long-term benefits of initiating hormones during perimenopause
Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the use of hormone therapy has proven valuable in managing bothersome menopause symptoms.
Oct 21, 2025
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Biomarker can help predict preeclampsia risk in women with sickle cell disease
In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring levels of a protein associated with placental function and development.
Oct 21, 2025
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Study reveals significant increase in diagnosis of endometriosis in women attending Australian general practice
The proportion of women presenting to Australian general practice with endometriosis almost doubled between 2011 and 2021, according to a new study by Monash University's SPHERE Center of Research Excellence.
Oct 21, 2025
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Previously unknown mechanism in pre-eclampsia discovered
Pre-eclampsia is one of the most serious complications in pregnancy, affecting millions of women and newborns worldwide. Despite intensive research, it has remained unclear what processes in the placenta lead to the disease. ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Japan approves its first over-the-counter 'morning-after' pill
Japan has given regulatory approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill, its manufacturer said on Monday, the first time the socially conservative country has greenlighted so-called "morning-after" medication without ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Women with large preterm infants may have higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life
A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women's risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to their baby's birthweight.
Oct 20, 2025
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Call for nationwide menopause education program
More than three-quarters of women feel that they are not well-informed enough about menopause, according to a new study led by UCL researchers, highlighting the need for a nationwide menopause education program.
Oct 20, 2025
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Pregnant patients with preexisting high cholesterol may have elevated cardiovascular risk
Preexisting hyperlipidemia in pregnancy is associated with heightened risks of obstetric complications and early cardiovascular events in the first five years postpartum, according to a new study being presented at ACC's ...
Oct 17, 2025
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Virtual antenatal care linked to poorer pregnancy outcomes
Women who receive more virtual antenatal care during their second or third trimesters could experience poorer pregnancy outcomes, including higher risks of preterm birth, cesarean sections and neonatal intensive care unit ...
Oct 17, 2025
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Study highlights need for increased physician training to care for patients following self-managed medication abortion
As more states restrict clinician-managed abortion in the wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade in 2022, more patients are pursuing self-managed medication ...
Oct 16, 2025
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