A systematic review of in vitro maturation (IVM) protocols and outcomes in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) has been conducted. The review aimed to identify determinants of success and standardize IVM protocols for PMOS.
A systematic review of in vitro maturation (IVM) protocols and outcomes in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) has been conducted. The review aimed to identify determinants of success and standardize IVM protocols for PMOS.
A new study has found that modified natural cycle embryo transfer is a viable alternative to hormone replacement therapy for women over 40, with comparable live birth rates and a lower risk of miscarriage.
A recent study has found a correlation between endometrial thickness and birth weight, as well as preterm birth, in IVF cycles.
A new study finds that women living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods experience higher rates of menstrual disturbances, particularly dysmenorrhea, even after accounting for individual socioeconomic factors.
A mobile cervical screening bus in the UK is helping to increase screening rates, particularly among women from ethnic minority backgrounds and those in deprived areas.
A new study has found that modified natural cycle embryo transfer is a viable alternative to hormone replacement therapy for women over 40, with comparable live birth rates and a lower risk of miscarriage.
Women are turning to over-the-counter antihistamines like Pepcid and Allegra to manage symptoms of PMDD and menopause, but experts say the evidence is limited. While histamine may play a role in hormonal fluctuations, more research is needed to confirm whether antihistamines are an effective solution.
The new health secretary, Yvette Cooper, has emphasized the need to address pressure on women to have a particular kind of birth experience, promising a root-and-branch reform of standards in maternity care.
Research suggests that up to 73% of healthy premenopausal women experience significant gastrointestinal symptoms during their menstrual cycle. A nutrition researcher at the University of Florida explains the possible causes and potential solutions for this common issue.
A woman's experience highlights the often-overlooked connection between perimenopause symptoms and alcohol consumption, leading to a vicious cycle of worsening sleep, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing.
A woman shares her harrowing five-day labour experience, highlighting how the push for low-intervention births can endanger mothers. She argues that the 'ideal birth' narrative often ignores women's physical and psychological needs, especially as maternal demographics shift. The article calls for systemic changes in maternity care to prioritise women's voices and safety.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly documented her egg-freezing process, sparking conservative criticism while experts emphasized the procedure’s safety, success rates, and mental-health benefits for women balancing careers and family planning.
Doctors at North Devon District Hospital receive emergency training after the maternity unit shuts due to staff shortages, raising concerns about patient safety and future hospital services.
The discussion around women's hormones has shifted from suppression to self-understanding, with younger generations being more literate about their menstrual cycles and reproductive systems.
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