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Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium). It occurs on a regular basis in reproductive-age females of certain mammal species.

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

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

29 Nov 2023

Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers

Researchers used a Mendelian randomization approach to conduct a genetic association analysis of the levels of over 3,000 proteins to identify biomarkers for early breast cancer detection.

28 Nov 2023

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about period changes

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

21 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

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

From Mount Everest to your liver: The alarming reach of 'forever chemicals' in our environment and health

Research paper provides a comprehensive review of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), exploring their environmental prevalence, human exposure risks, and liver toxicity. The study highlights urgent gaps in PFAS research and calls for more studies to better understand these 'forever chemicals' and their impact on human health.

26 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diet boosts IVF success for women with PCOS, study reveals

A recent study in the journal "Nutrients" investigated the effects of dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet (MD) and a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), on overweight or obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

24 Oct 2023

Menstrual cups can be a great option for menstrual hygiene management, new trial shows

Menstrual cups may result in fewer infections and improve vaginal health, a new trial led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine shows.

17 Oct 2023

The cut-off for HbA1c-based diagnosis of diabetes may be too high in women

Researchers compare the distribution of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in premenopausal women and men of the same age.

4 Oct 2023

Lower HbA1c threshold could lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment of type 2 diabetes in women under 50

New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 October) and published in the journal Diabetes Therapy suggests that the diagnosis threshold for type 2 diabetes (T2D) should be lowered in women aged under 50 years, since natural blood loss through menstruation could be affecting their blood sugar management.

3 Oct 2023

How does taking a pause on the oral contraceptive pill impact mental health?

Users of combination oral contraceptive agents experience one time per month (pill break) was connected with mood changes.

28 Sep 2023

Women's mood worsens during the 7 contraceptive pill-free days, study finds

Most contraceptive pills are based on a cycle of taking the pill for 21 days, and then stopping the pill for 7 days.

27 Sep 2023

More pregnancies and longer reproductive lifespan may protect against cerebral small vessel disease

People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of cerebral small vessel disease, according to a new study published in the September 27, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Sep 2023

Genetic link between migraines and breast cancer risk uncovered

Using Mendelian randomization analysis, the study finds a genetic link between migraine susceptibility and increased risk of overall and estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. However, the findings suggest caution in interpretation, highlighting the need for further research to solidify these associations.

24 Sep 2023

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