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UrduA comprehensive study from Uppsala University, involving more than 250,000 women, shows that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer. The protective effect remains for several decades after discontinuing the use. The study is published in the journal…
Tag: Gynecology
Men over 50 have same success with vasectomy reversal outcomes as younger men
Keck Medicine of USC study reveals that older men who undergo the surgery achieve the same rate of pregnancy as those under 50
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine to hold annual pregnancy meeting virtually, Jan. 25-30, 2021
WHO: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) serves as the national voice for clinicians and researchers with expertise in high-risk pregnancies. Its 5,000 members are obstetricians who have an additional three years of formal education and are board certified in…
Oral hormone therapy shown to significantly alter metabolome of menopausal women
UMass Amherst research advances molecular understanding of HT-related disease risks and protective effects
Gene therapy for placental insufficiency moves toward the clinic
New Rochelle, NY, December 15, 2020–A new study identified an adenovirus gene therapy vector carrying a VEGF isoform. It can improve uterine blood flow in placental insufficiency, as reported in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy . Click here to…
Plastics pose threat to human health
Authoritative report shows plastics, microplastics are pervasive sources of exposure to dangerous endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Fewer than 2 percent of OB-GYN doctors can prescribe life-saving opioid treatment
The number of obstetrician-gynecologists who are able to prescribe a lifesaving opioid addiction medicine called buprenorphine to their patients is woefully small, comprising less than two percent of the 31,000-plus doctors studied across the country, according to new analysis. This…
Promising treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD
The mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator, as demonstrated by SciLifeLab researcher Erika Comasco and Professor Inger Sundström-Poromaa, Uppsala University. The mechanism of action of the study drug provides insights into the…
Nearly 72% of Black patients with gynecologic cancer and COVID-19 were hospitalized for the virus compared with 46 percent of non-Blacks
Among patients in New York City with gynecologic cancer and COVID-19, Black patients younger than 65 years of age were five times more likely to require hospitalization than non-Blacks in the same age group. Even though Black patients with gynecologic…
Research News Tip Sheet: Story Ideas From Johns Hopkins Medicine
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Johns Hopkins Medicine Media Relations is focused on disseminating current, accurate and useful information to the public via the media. As part of that effort, we are distributing our “COVID-19 Tip Sheet: Story Ideas from Johns Hopkins” every other Tuesday.
The gut microbiome in polycystic ovary syndrome and its association with metabolic traits
University of Tartu researchers and their collaborators from Finland and Spain investigated the relationship between the gut microbiome and polycystic ovary syndrome. Their study revealed that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in their late reproductive years have significant microbial changes…
More support for induction at 41 weeks’ pregnancy, especially for first time mothers
There is growing evidence that pregnant women who go beyond term, especially first time mothers and their infants, will benefit from induction of labour at 41 weeks, instead of expectant management with subsequent induction of labour at 42 weeks if…
Cervical cancer survival may improve by targeting senescent “zombie” cells
How well women with cervical cancer respond to treatment and survive correlates with the level of 10 proteins in their blood that also are associated with a “zombie” cell state called senescence, Medical College of Georgia scientists report. They looked…
Participation in competitive sport in adolescence brings midlife health benefits to women
Higher lean mass and bone density and better physical performance at midlife were associated with competitive sport participation at the age of 13 to 16 years
Xenophobic and racist policies in the US may have harmful effect on birth outcomes
The first U.S. Executive Order of the 2017 travel ban targeting individuals from Muslim majority countries may be associated with preterm births for women from those countries residing in the U.S., according to a new study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Physical activity key to helping reduce menopause symptoms
New study suggests benefit of increasing volume and intensity of exercise to combat amplified symptoms of menopause resulting from cancer treatments
Study on placenta membrane cells identifies genetic markers associated with preterm birth
Genetic profiling of cells that line the uterine walls have uncovered new genes that may play a role in whether or not a person gives birth prematurely
COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant and postpartum women
More than one in three respondents reported clinically significant levels of depression, exceeding rates seen before 2020
New study links number of menopause symptoms with job performance
Results additionally show correlation between lack of exercise and job-related stress with higher number of symptoms
Stress in pregnancy may influence baby brain development
Infants’ brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a study has revealed.
Study evaluates new World Health Organization Labor Care Guide for maternity care providers
The World Health Organization developed the new Labour Care Guide to support clinicians in providing good quality, women-centred care during labour and childbirth. In a study published in Birth , researchers evaluated the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the new…
Predicting preterm births
Predicting preterm birth can be difficult, especially for women who have not given birth. It has long been known that the best predictor of preterm birth is someone who has had a prior preterm birth; however, this information is helpful…
Frozen eggs and ovarian tissue helped women conceive children after breast cancer
Women with breast cancer whose eggs or ovarian tissue were frozen had more children after their diagnosis than women who did not undergo fertility preservation using those methods before start of cancer treatment. That is according to a study by…
Proteogenomics enhances the identification of therapeutic vulnerabilities in breast cancer
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and other institutions have applied powerful proteogenomics approaches to better understand the biological complexity of breast cancer. With this approach, the researchers were able to propose more…
Suicidal risk during pregnancy, after childbirth on the rise
Study finds prevalence of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among childbearing women nearly tripled over a decade, with an estimated 24,000 individuals at potential suicide risk
New self-administered digital health tool helps women assess risk for premature delivery
15-minute assessment surpasses current gold standard, does not require blood or other patient samples
Low levels of choline in pregnant Black American women associated with higher levels of stress
Women with lower levels of choline delivered prematurely by 2 weeks, increasing risk of later mental health problems for their offspring
Cannabis to treat gynecological conditions
New Rochelle, NY, November 10, 2020–A significant number of women would consider using cannabis to treat gynecological conditions, primarily gynecological pain. Women with a history of cannabis use are reported in a study in Journal of Women’s Health . Click…
Scientists discover possible genetic target for treating endometriosis
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential genetic target for treating an especially painful and invasive form of endometriosis. Their study published in Cell Reports , a scientific journal, could lead to better treatments for…
Under-insured transgender americans turn to riskier sources for gender-affirming hormones
Insurance coverage and use of hormones among transgender respondents to a national survey
‘Goldilocks’ neonatal immune response may protect against autism
Mid-range level of immune protein associated with lowest risk
Strenuous work during pregnancy increases likelihood of high birth weight
First empirical evidence of maternal and fetal health effects of working during pregnancy shows strenuous work increases the likelihood of having a baby with fetal macrosomia by 17% due to potential inadequacies of workplace accommodation laws
Study reveals how premature menopause increases risk of cardiovascular disease
Certain blood cell mutations may be to blame.
Postpartum care fails to provide women with key recommended services
UMass Amherst researchers analyzed data from 20 million postpartum care visits
Underinsured transgender Americans more likely to turn to riskier sources for hormones
An estimated 170,000 people who are transgender may access hormones from friends, online or other non-licensed sources, which poses health and safety risks.
New insight into a placental gene pathway and its association with vitamin D
Preeclampsia-related gene expression in the placenta may correlate with vitamin D status during pregnancy, report researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Vaccine shows promise against herpes virus
New study demonstrates candidate’s potential to generate antibodies, limit viral shedding
Expanded birth control coverage may help reduce disparities in unplanned pregnancies
Affordable Care Act’s elimination of out-of-pocket costs for contraception was associated with fewer births, especially among low income families
UCF leads study to identify factors related to preterm births among black women
Rates for preterm births among Black women were about 50 percent higher than those for white women in 2019, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Do cesarean delivery’s effects on birth hormones impact a newborn’s neurodevelopment?
Cesarean section delivery and vaginal delivery lead to different hormonal exposures that may affect a newborn’s development, according to an article published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology . The article notes that levels of each of the ‘birth signaling hormones’–oxytocin,…
Using artificial intelligence can improve pregnant women’s health
AI technology can help to diagnose birth defects, gestational diabetes and preterm birth earlier
Higher risk of future fecal incontinence after sphincter injuries
The risk of subsequent fecal incontinence and intestinal gas leakage is significantly higher among women who, during childbirth, have suffered a sphincter injury and consequent damage to the anal sphincter muscle, was shown in a new study from the University…
Menstrual dysfunction is more common among young athletes than among non-athletes
Athletes experience less body weight dissatisfaction than non-athletes do
‘Fast’ MRI detects breast cancers that 3-D mammograms may miss
Study of Penn Medicine patients shows abbreviated MRI may be a valuable supplemental screening for women with dense breasts
Ontario should vaccinate newborns for hepatitis B, study suggests
Not all pregnant women are universally screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Ontario, even though this screening is recommended, and the majority of those who test positive do not receive follow-up testing or interventions, leading to infections of newborns,…
City, University of London academics develop algorithm to analyse HeLa cancer cells
Dr Constantino Carlos Reyes-Aldasoro and Dr Cefa Karabag collaborate with the Francis Crick Institute on a novel approach published in the PLoS ONE journal, which significantly reduces the amount of time taken to analyse the cell line
For pregnant women with heart disease, multidisciplinary care may be essential
NEW YORK, NY (Oct. 26, 2020)–Cardiovascular disease is now the number one cause of maternal mortality in the United States, but a new study suggests that care from a multidisciplinary cardio-obstetrics team may improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce hospital readmission…
Brigham researchers make strides in detecting preeclampsia risk
Investigators identify possible subtypes of preeclampsia, advancing search for therapeutics
NIH awards $465K to George Mason to study fetal environmental exposures, racial disparities
Study will examine how gestational exposure to endocrine disruptors affects fetal outcomes for African Americans and white obstetrical populations
COVID-19 pandemic has dramatic impact on osteoporosis management, finds new global study
With FRAX fracture risk calculations down by 58% in April 2020 alone, it is estimated that within a 3-month period, more than 0.5 million patients have been excluded from risk assessment — and many from necessary treatment for osteoporosis