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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

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

More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives. Combined OCs (COCs), made up of synthetic hormones, are the most common type. Sex hormones are known to modulate the brain network involved in fear processes.

6 Nov 2023

Managing menopause: The 2023 toolkit for healthcare practitioners

The authors of the revised 2023 Toolkit extracted key recommendations from professional guidelines and positions as well as consensus statements on menopause and related conditions that have emerged since 2014.

1 Nov 2023

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

The complex relationship between physical activity and energy balance – food intake versus energy expenditure – is still a challenge for science, especially in light of the rising worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity

26 Sep 2023

Can fluctuating reproductive hormone levels cause mental health conditions?

The association between mental health and fluctuations in reproductive hormone levels.

11 Sep 2023

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

The association between specific reproductive factors and the risk of endometrial cancer among women.

8 Sep 2023

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

A comprehensive review in the journal Cell provides an in-depth look at the biology, clinical outcomes, and treatment options for menopause, including the effects of hormonal changes on metabolic and cognitive functions. The article also discusses various therapeutic interventions, from hormone therapy to alternative medicines, and their efficacy in managing menopausal symptoms.

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

Scientists develop synthetic extracellular matrix to support growth of mini endometrium in a dish

Scientists have developed a synthetic extracellular matrix (ECM) that can support the growth of a mini endometrium in a dish for at least two weeks.

11 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

Identification of plasma proteins associated with ovarian cancer risk

Researchers performed proteomic Mendelian randomization as well as co-localization analyses to identify drug targets for ovarian cancer.

8 Aug 2023

Menstrual discs hold the most blood, may be best for heavy flow

Amid widely differing capacities of available menstrual hygiene products, a menstrual disc - similar in shape to a diaphragm - may be best for dealing with heavy monthly blood flow as well as indicating excessive blood loss, suggests research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

7 Aug 2023

Menstrual Cycle News and Research

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?

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

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

Scientists develop synthetic extracellular matrix to support growth of mini endometrium in a dish

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

Identification of plasma proteins associated with ovarian cancer risk

Menstrual discs hold the most blood, may be best for heavy flow

Survey highlights substantial gaps in knowledge about maternal health

Is the timing of COVID-19 vaccination associated with changes in menstrual cycle length?

Birth control pills disrupt women's stress response, study shows

How does physical activity impact fertility?

Study analyzes menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation among Spanish women

Study: Pupils in the UK may leave school without vital knowledge of sexual and reproductive health

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How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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