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Pregnant women show significant immune system changes linked to gut microbiome

How gut microbiota and metabolite changes relate to immune function during pregnancy.

12 Feb 2024

Hormonal steroids could make gonorrhea untreatable

You know that package warning that oral birth control won't prevent STIs? Well in the case of gonorrhea, the sexually transmitted bacterium that causes the disease can use those hormones to help it resist antibiotic attacks.

8 Feb 2024

Premature and early menopause in India: what are the triggers?

A study published in Scientific Reports explored the triggers of premature and early menopause in India based on the 2019–2021 National Family Health Survey.

8 Feb 2024

Gut microbiota alterations may influence immune system changes during pregnancy

During pregnancy, a woman's immune system changes dramatically but researchers don't yet understand all the underlying mechanisms.

7 Feb 2024

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

Researchers measured the point prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) using both confirmed and provisional diagnoses.

1 Feb 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome

A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that affects about 10% of females.

29 Jan 2024

Caffeine boosts eSports performance: Enhanced reaction and shooting skills in pro gamers

Study demonstrates that caffeine supplementation at 3 mg/kg significantly enhances cognitive and shooting performance in professional eSports players, improving reaction times, visual search reaction time, and shooting accuracy in first-person shooter games.

25 Jan 2024

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

How space travel, space radiation, and microgravity affect human reproductive functions.

22 Jan 2024

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Study examines the impact of preconception phthalate exposure on women's reproductive health, revealing associations with reduced fecundability, hormonal changes, and increased oxidative stress and inflammation.

1 Jan 2024

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Exposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist.

15 Dec 2023

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

In a new study conducted at the University of Bergen the researchers found a bidirectional relationship between C-section and the time it takes for a couple to conceive.

7 Dec 2023

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

The impact of the contraceptive medication-induced change in hormonal levels on the vaginal microbiome.

7 Dec 2023

Early menstruation linked to higher risk of diabetes and stroke in women

Starting menstrual cycles at a young age - before the age of 13 - is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, finds US research published online in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

5 Dec 2023

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

There is no shortage of advice for women on what to eat, how to train, or what supplements to take during their menstrual cycles, but a new review by an international team of scientists has found little evidence to support such recommendations.

5 Dec 2023

How do sex hormones and birth control affect brain fear circuits?

Researchers explores how oral contraceptive pill use interacts with the current hormonal status to affect the fear circuit structure within the brain.

9 Nov 2023

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Menstrual Cycle News and Research

Pregnant women show significant immune system changes linked to gut microbiome

Hormonal steroids could make gonorrhea untreatable

Premature and early menopause in India: what are the triggers?

Gut microbiota alterations may influence immune system changes during pregnancy

1.6% of women and girls suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, new data shows

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome

Caffeine boosts eSports performance: Enhanced reaction and shooting skills in pro gamers

Does space travel impact the human reproductive system?

Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

Early menstruation linked to higher risk of diabetes and stroke in women

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

How do sex hormones and birth control affect brain fear circuits?

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Study shows the effects of oral contraceptive use on women’s brains

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

Understanding how exercise suppresses appetite could pave the way for new obesity drugs

Can fluctuating reproductive hormone levels cause mental health conditions?

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