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Major rise in Caesarean sections linked to impaired womb function with age
Delaying childbirth has substantially contributed to recent rises in caesarean section rates, according to a paper published this week by scientists at Cambridge University. view more (2008-07-02)
Difficult births in obese women due to uterus failure
In a study of 4,000 pregnant women, researchers found that almost 1 in 5 overweight women had to undergo an emergency Caesarean Section birth because the muscles in their uterus failed. view more (2007-04-19)
Successful neurosurgery with transcranial MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound
The Magnetic Resonance Center of the University Children's Hospital Zurich has achieved a world first break through in MR-guided, non-invasive neurosurgery. view more (2009-06-23)
Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis
Endometriosis is a poorly understood chronic disease characterized by infertility and chronic pelvic pain during intercourse. It affects between 5 to 10 million women in the U.S. view more (2009-01-20)
Ozone levels may raise risk of underweight births
Babies born to women exposed to high ozone levels during pregnancy are at heightened risk for being significantly underweight. view more (2005-11-17)
Taking the contraceptive pill may reduce the risk of developing cancer
Taking the contraceptive pill does not increase a woman's chances of developing cancer and may even reduce the risk for most women, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-09-12)
Male germ cells can be directly converted into other cell types
Researchers have found a way to directly convert spermatogonial stem cells, the precursors of sperm cells, into tissues of the prostate, skin and uterus. view more (2009-07-29)
No test needed for hand-foot genital syndrome in women without HOXA13 gene mutation
Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale, and colleagues have found that women without mutations of the HOXA13 gene do not need to be subjected to x-rays and other tests for a rare condition called hand-foot genital syndrome. view more (2009-10-20)
Birth control has long-term effect on hormone exposure
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine may be one step closer to understanding why past oral contraceptive use dramatically lowers the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers later in life. view more (2008-10-21)
One-off lesson improves teenagers` knowledge of emergency contraception
A single lesson on emergency contraception, given by a trained teacher, improves teenagers' knowledge of the correct time limits for using emergency contraception, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers recruited 1,974 boys and 1,820 girls in year 10 (14-15 years old) from 24 mixed sex, state secondary schools in south west England. Trained... view more... (2002-05-14)
Gene expression in labor; and more — press release from PLoS Medicine
A Research Article, Perspective and e-Letter all published today discuss the use of microarrays to discover genes involved in childbirth. The three papers highlight the complexity of such gene expression analyses but also how crucial it is to make original data available for reanalysis. view more (2006-06-13)
Progesterone therapy and preterm birth: More evidence helps identify women who can benefit
Two major studies published today in The New England Journal of Medicine can help doctors better identify pregnant women at risk for preterm delivery who can benefit from progesterone treatment, the March of Dimes Foundation said today. view more (2007-08-02)
In-vitro fertilization improved with 3-D/4-D-guided embryo transfer and new placement target
Beverly Hills, Calif. and Washington DC (ASRM Annual Meeting) - October 15, 2007 - The pregnancy rate for patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is improved when doctors use advanced 3D/4D imaging to guide the placement of embryos to the point where the endometrium is most receptive to implantation. view more (2007-10-17)
Plastics in common household items may cause fertility defects
The contaminant bisphenol-A (BPA)—widely used to make many plastics found in food storage containers and dental products—can have long-term effects in female development, according to a recent study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. view more (2007-02-15)
World first for Swedish researchers - mice born from transplanted wombs
Swedish scientists and doctors have transplanted uteri from one set of mice to another and produced normal healthy babies from the transplanted wombs. This is the first time that live births have been achieved from transplanted uteri in any species. It proves that transplanted uteri can harbour pregnancies and provides hope that successful womb... view more... (2003-06-28)
‘Labour onset’ device signals the end of false alarms
Scientists at Leeds University researching the relationship between electrical signals in the womb and the onset of labour have received funding to turn the idea of a labour prediction device into reality. Dr Nigel Simpson and Professor James Walker from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University’s Medical School, believe... view more... (2000-11-07)
Bleeding disorders going undiagnosed; new guidelines to help
Nearly one percent of the population suffers from bleeding disorders, yet many women don't know they have one because doctors aren't looking for the condition, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center. view more (2009-06-02)
New concepts in contraception
Latest research into dual-purpose contraceptives and non-hormonal contraception will be presented tomorrow at a major scientific conference in Melbourne. view more (2008-08-27)
Stuff of stink bombs investigated for role in pregnancy
Scientists at the University of Leicester are investigating how the stuff of stink bombs and flatulence could play a critical role in the human reproductive system. view more (2009-07-21)
RISK OF PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE IN IUD CONTRACEPTIVE USERS LOWER THAN FEARED (p 443)
The risk of developing full clinical pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) associated with sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) may not be as high as suspected in women using an intra-uterine device (IUD) reports a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The IUD is a common method of contraception, although its use varies greatly in... view more... (2001-02-07)
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