Abortion pills are 87-99% effective and many Americans use the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol. The success rate of abortion depends on the time and dosage of the pill.
Uttar Pradesh is offering free ultrasound services to pregnant women at private healthcare centers through e-rupee vouchers, as part of CM Yogi Adityanath's healthcare initiative.
Former winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after finding out she was pregnant. She describes in her recent book her experience with chemotherapy and what followed.
Frequent hospital visits during pregnancy could be a sign that a pregnant person will encounter life-threatening complications during or after pregnancy, according to a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH)...
Many individuals with sickle cell anemia undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) with oocyte cryopreservation (OC) have complications, according to a study scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of the American...
Cannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a paper published in Addiction Biology. The paper describes cannabis as a "genotoxic" substance because it damages a cell's genetic...
Only a few years ago, the menopause was a taboo subject—not spoken about in private or in public—but now celebrities including Davina McCall and Oprah Winfrey are speaking out about their experiences of going through the menopause.
A new study led by the University of California, Irvine, found that exposure to fine particulate matter, 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter, known as PM2.5 and related elements, such as black carbon and nitrates, during pregnancy...
Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with a 24%...
With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety. Evidence has been growing, however, to suggest that...
Many young girls in low- and middle-income countries become pregnant early, which can be dangerous for them and for their babies. Studies show that girls who stay in school are less likely to get pregnant at a young age. Financial...
In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, retailers report that online sales of emergency contraceptives have soared. The spike in purchases of what is also known as the morning-after pill or Plan B suggests...
A team of medical and environmental researchers at the Medical School of Yan'an University, working with a colleague from Yan'an University Affiliated Hospital, has found a link between spontaneous miscarriages and exposure of pregnant...
Men often struggle with the transition to fatherhood amid a lack of information and emotional support targeted to their needs, suggests a review of the available qualitative evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.
Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.
For people who are pregnant or nursing, more use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of synthetic chemicals known to have adverse health effects, a new study by Brown University researchers has found.
A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology demonstrates that when the diabetes drug metformin is given to the mother during pregnancy, fetus growth is restricted, including a slowed maturing of the kidneys,...
A common complication linked with pregnancy, gestational diabetes increases the risk of developing metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes. Yet, its effects after childbirth remain poorly understood.
So, you're about to have a baby. You've been to the birth classes—you learned how being upright and moving around can help you be as comfortable as possible. Perhaps you've even learned some acupressure or hypnotherapy to help with pain...
Current guidelines recommend that pregnant people receive a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—which typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most adults but can be deadly for infants—during weeks 32–36 of pregnancy....
People with larger bodies commonly face a pervasive, resilient form of social stigma, often facing discrimination in the workplace as well as in educational and health care settings.
A new AI-based software has been developed that can be integrated with an ultrasound device to "guide" childbirth by providing precise, real-time information on the baby's head position. It can clearly indicate to operators—using a...
Fewer and fewer twins and triplets are being born through IVF in Australia, bringing IVF and overall Australian multiple birth rates closer together, a new report by UNSW Sydney medical researchers shows.
The largest systematic review of its kind assesses 198 studies across 66 countries for the impact of heat on maternal, fetal, and neonatal health. This landmark study comes as world leaders prepare for COP29. It provides open-access...
Researchers have been unable to explain why after giving birth, Black patients are two to three times as likely to retain or gain additional weight compared to their white counterparts, even when pre-pregnancy weight and...
Researchers at Monash University have developed a light-emitting microchip that can safely measure the energy produced by embryos, a key indicator of embryo health.
Mature egg cells, or oocytes, are essential for fertilization in assisted reproductive technologies. However, some 'denuded' oocytes, or those lacking the protective granulosa cell layer, fail to mature. Now, in a study by researchers at...
Differences in socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may explain the majority of the disparities in cardiovascular health years later among women in different racial and ethnic groups, according to a preliminary study to be...
Bodies change as they age, especially after physically demanding experiences like pregnancy. Many of those changes don't have to be permanent, including ones that can be the most uncomfortable to talk about.
The practice of ending a pregnancy is becoming more widespread. Clinics and hospitals currently postpone medication abortion until an ultrasound confirms the pregnancy is inside the uterus.
Normally a staple of the childhood toybox, new research has found that LEGO bricks can be an effective ice breaker between midwifery and medical students.
One piece left out of the abortion debate is the high transportation and medical bills facing women forced to leave their state to obtain the procedure.
Clinics and hospitals currently defer medication abortion until ultrasound confirms a pregnancy inside the uterus. However, a large international study now indicates that treatment can be equally effective and safe even before the sixth...
While poor sleep is common during and after pregnancy, Canadian researchers suggest cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) as an effective solution.
Women who experience menopause later in life face a higher risk of developing asthma, reports a new study. Many studies suggest that entering menopause
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women have nearly tripled globally in the past three decades, marking a significant rise in this health concern
Routine blood tests may identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death as per research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY (Regd) 2024 annual meeting.
In the U.S., the demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) surged by nearly 140% from 2004 to 2018. This trend indicates a significant business opportunity,
About 40% of postmenopausal hormone-positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, according to Spanish research published online in the
Lecturers at the Faculty of Social and Communication Sciences of the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko University (UPV/EHU) analyzed a playlist
Researchers have developed a novel sensor capable of detecting sodium ions in breastmilk. This breakthrough is significant because elevated sodium levels
For the first time, researchers have linked specific frequent defects in sperm to risk of pregnancy complications and negative impacts on the health of the baby.
Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection that is generally harmless and treated with medication. It is a common infection, with 3 in every 4 women of reproductive age likely to be affected (!--ref1--).
Researchers say that in the course of developing a new model for ovarian cancer, they've developed additional evidence that serous uterine cancer possibly begins in the fallopian tubes, not the uterus.