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Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large Danish study published by The BMJ today.

7 Sep 2023

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

In a recent review published in Cell, a group of authors delved into the complexities of menopause, assessed its global impacts on health, and evaluated the effectiveness and safety of current treatments, emphasizing the importance of further research.

6 Sep 2023

NIH and VentureWell select winners and honorable mentions of the DEBUT Challenge

The National Institutes of Health and the higher education non-profit VentureWell have selected 10 winners and five honorable mentions of the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge, who are set to receive prizes totaling $145,000.

25 Aug 2023

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

A recent review summarizes what is known about these conditions and suggests future research directions and opportunities.

23 Aug 2023

Gut microbiome variation linked to race and ethnicity arises after 3 months of age

Gut microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity arises after three months of age and persists through childhood, according to a new study published August 17th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Elizabeth K. Mallott of Washington University in St. Louis, US, Seth Bordenstein of Pennsylvania State University, US, and colleagues.

17 Aug 2023

Study assesses capacity of modern menstrual products to better diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding

Researchers used expired human-packed red blood cells to test the maximal capacity of commercially available menstrual products.

10 Aug 2023

Maintaining the health of the gut microbiome by a new peptide

Peptide YY (PYY), a hormone produced by gut endocrine cells that was already known to control appetite, also plays an important role in maintaining the balance of fungi in the digestive system of mammals, according to new research from the University of Chicago.

4 Aug 2023

UC San Diego team reports new insights on pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

University of California San Diego researchers are leading a team reporting new insights in Science Translational Medicine on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, which is one of the key risk factors for pelvic floor disorders which impact close to a quarter of women in the U.S.

2 Aug 2023

Infertility may be a risk factor for some menopause symptoms, study suggests

Not all women experience menopause the same way. The severity of menopause symptoms is influenced by a multitude of behavioral, biological, social, psychological, and demographic factors.

2 Aug 2023

In Wisconsin, women’s health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast.

The three women sitting around a table at a busy lunch spot share a grim camaraderie. It's been more than a year since an 1849 law came back into force to criminalize abortion in Wisconsin.

28 Jul 2023

New female contraceptive under development: end-user preferences revealed in web-based survey

Researchers investigated prospective end-user preferences for an on-demand, non-hormonal female contraception.

26 Jul 2023

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to skip school. So, ensuring they have access to menstrual products is critical.

25 Jul 2023

Research reveals transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome

Hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during pregnancy is reflected in the composition of their 2-year-old children's gut microbiomes, reports an international team of scientists led by UCLA psychologists.

20 Jul 2023

Understanding the impact of HPV on the vaginal microbiome and its role in cervical cancer

Researchers determine whether cervical cancer risk could be assessed using microflora-derived metabolites in HPV-infected females.

17 Jul 2023

Study examines the link between oropharyngeal cancer and high-risk sexual behavior

The development of head and neck cancer is increasingly linked to HPV infection, which is a sexually transmitted disease.

14 Jul 2023

Novel approach: intranasal vaccination strategy targets Omicron COVID-19 variants

Researchers tested the efficacy of a two to three-dose intranasal (IN) regimen of the NDV-HXP-S vaccine.

14 Jul 2023

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

Study links menopausal hormone therapy to increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's

Research investigates the impact of menopausal hormone therapy on the risk of developing dementia, considering different types of hormone treatment, duration of use, and age at usage. The study aims to assess the association between hormone therapy and dementia development.

3 Jul 2023

Menopausal hormone therapy associated with increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Use of menopausal hormone therapy is associated with an increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, suggests a large Danish study published by The BMJ today.

3 Jul 2023

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women.

3 Jul 2023

Vaginal News and Research

Women using NSAIDs alongside hormonal contraception may be at increased risk of blood clots

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

NIH and VentureWell select winners and honorable mentions of the DEBUT Challenge

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

Gut microbiome variation linked to race and ethnicity arises after 3 months of age

Study assesses capacity of modern menstrual products to better diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding

Maintaining the health of the gut microbiome by a new peptide

UC San Diego team reports new insights on pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

Infertility may be a risk factor for some menopause symptoms, study suggests

In Wisconsin, women’s health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast.

New female contraceptive under development: end-user preferences revealed in web-based survey

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Research reveals transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome

Understanding the impact of HPV on the vaginal microbiome and its role in cervical cancer

Study examines the link between oropharyngeal cancer and high-risk sexual behavior

Novel approach: intranasal vaccination strategy targets Omicron COVID-19 variants

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study links menopausal hormone therapy to increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's

Menopausal hormone therapy associated with increased rate of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories may help prevent recurrent cystitis in postmenopausal women

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