23 January 2019

HRT tablets increase risk of blood clots in women

Women who use certain types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are at a higher risk of developing potentially life-threatening blood...

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21 January 2019

Long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered via microneedle patch

A new long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered by women may provide a new family planning option, particularly in developing...

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18 January 2019

Assisted reproduction procedures unlikely to be cause of premature or low birth weight babies

Children born through medically-assisted reproduction, such as IVF, are at higher risk of being premature and to be born low...

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16 January 2019

First pregnancy after robot-assisted uterus transplant

The research on uterus transplant in Gothenburg is now supported by robotic surgery. This change has made operating on the donors...

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14 January 2019

Recurrent miscarriage linked to faulty sperm

Multiple miscarriages may be linked to the poor quality of a man's sperm, suggests new research. The early-stage study, from...

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9 January 2019

Influences of maternal diabetes on feotal heart development

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. And even with remarkable advances in care, it remains the...

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7 January 2019

Dancing may help older women maintain the ability to perform daily tasks

A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports examined the potential effects of 16 different exercise...

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4 January 2019

Does a woman’s own birthweight affect her risk for pregnancy complications?

Women who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new Obesity study. The...

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