Opill, the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill, will be available in major retailers. Credit: Perrigo The first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill, will be available at pharmacies, convenience stores,…
Tag: Obstetrics & gynaecology
Research sheds light on new strategy to treat infertility
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infertility by turning a skin cell into an egg…
1 in 8 voters cite abortion as most important issue: Poll
Abortion rights will play a pivotal role in determining how people will vote in the 2024 election, a new KFF poll has found. About one in eight voters (12%) now…
Psychosocial therapies could be effective treatment for non-physical symptoms of menopause
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new…
Experts outline recommendations for reducing traumatic birth experiences
Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels International experts have published recommendations for practice, policy and research that have the potential to reduce the occurrence of negative birth experiences and the development…
New research shows that ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn babies
Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of…
How prenatal chemical exposure shapes child development
Credit: Eco-Environment & Health (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2023.07.003 Organophosphate esters, commonly used as substitutes for brominated flame retardants, are increasingly present in various environmental media due to their use in consumer…
African women living with HIV have an effective option to prevent malaria during pregnancy, clinical trial finds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In women living with HIV, preventive treatment with DHA-PPQ is a safe and effective strategy to prevent malaria during pregnancy, according to the final results of…
California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Black Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community—including access to abortion care. Her commitment…
Healthy twins born to woman who was pregnant in each of her two uteruses
When Kelsey Hatcher’s twins share their birth story someday, their tale will truly be one in a million. Hatcher, who gave birth at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB),…
