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Sesame oil supplementation: a potential breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention?

Daily sesame oil supplementation in ovariectomized rats was found to prevent osteoporosis by enhancing bone formation, reducing bone resorption, and maintaining serum estrogen and aromatase levels.

7 Jan 2024

Gonorrhea cases surge 64% post-COVID lockdown in England, highlighting unintended STI suppression

A study analyzing data from the Genitourinary Medicine Clinic Activity Dataset in England shows a 64% increase in gonorrhea diagnoses following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, despite only a 5.6% increase in STI testing, suggesting that social distancing may have suppressed STI transmission.

4 Jan 2024

Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis in rats by sesame oil

Study demonstrates that daily supplementation with sesame oil in a rat model effectively prevents post-menopausal osteoporosis by maintaining serum estrogen and aromatase levels, suggesting its potential as a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

4 Jan 2024

Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday

Sales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that this period is associated with increased risks of unprotected sex compared with other holidays, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

22 Dec 2023

New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom

When Mia Bloomer found out she was pregnant with her fourth child, she wanted a different birth experience. She wanted to feel empowered, informed, and heard — elements she found lacking during her earlier births.

19 Dec 2023

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology explores how the maternal microbiome during pregnancy influences the immune systems of the mother, fetus, and neonate, highlighting its impact on long-term health outcomes and the development of pregnancy complications.

18 Dec 2023

Study reveals potential health risks of chemicals in menstrual products

The average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons is highly permeable.

15 Dec 2023

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

O'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.

8 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

New early phase study evaluates “on-demand” HIV prevention method for women

A fast-dissolving vaginal insert that women would use at or around the time of sex as an "on-demand" HIV prevention method is being evaluated in a new early phase study being conducted by MATRIX, a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project focused on the early research and development of innovative HIV prevention products for women.

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

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

Bahareh Behkam and collaborators have received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue their fight against airborne pathogens

6 Dec 2023

New research may pave the way for treatment of vaginal yeast infections

New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.

6 Dec 2023

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

UC San Diego Health is recognized as a 2023-2024 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care, which is the highest award a hospital can earn by U.S. News & World Report for obstetric and infant care.

5 Dec 2023

Researchers evaluate performance of a large language model in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage patients

Researchers evaluated the performance of a large language model (LLM) in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) patients using discharge notes.

4 Dec 2023

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

The clinical significance of Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus; GBS) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the placenta.

4 Dec 2023

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

The effect of initial skin-to-skin contact (SSC) at delivery on the quality of mother-infant interactions.

4 Dec 2023

Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition in which the natural microbiome of the vagina falls out of balance, sometimes leading to complications in sexual and reproductive health.

29 Nov 2023

HPV self-sampling kits via direct mail boost cervical cancer screening rates, study finds

Researchers examined the effectiveness of opt-in and direct-mail strategies for offering self-sampling kits of human papillomavirus (HPV) to populations based on cervical cancer screening history.

28 Nov 2023

Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women

Researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus in pregnant women globally and in World Health Organization-specific regions.

22 Nov 2023

Vaginal News and Research

Sesame oil supplementation: a potential breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention?

Gonorrhea cases surge 64% post-COVID lockdown in England, highlighting unintended STI suppression

Prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis in rats by sesame oil

Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday

New doula benefit ‘life-changing’ for California mom

Maternal microbiome's pivotal role in shaping fetal and neonatal immune systems during pregnancy

Study reveals potential health risks of chemicals in menstrual products

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

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

New early phase study evaluates “on-demand” HIV prevention method for women

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

Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens

New research may pave the way for treatment of vaginal yeast infections

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

Researchers evaluate performance of a large language model in phenotyping postpartum hemorrhage patients

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

HPV self-sampling kits via direct mail boost cervical cancer screening rates, study finds

Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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