2 February 2023

Pregnancy complications linked to long-term increased heart disease risk

All major adverse pregnancy outcomes should be recognised as lifelong risk factors for heart disease, say researchers Women who experience...

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26 April 2022

New drug combo “promising candidate” for on-demand contraceptive pill

A new combination of drugs has emerged as a “promising candidate” for an on-demand contraceptive pill, suggests preliminary research published...

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3 February 2022

New studies provide reassuring data on menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination

Latest evidence suggests any changes are short-lived and small compared with natural variation in normal cycles Many women have reported...

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19 October 2021

Diabetes drug may help to prolong preterm pregnancies in women with pre-eclampsia

Further trials needed to confirm results, but researchers are “cautiously optimistic” that treatment of preterm pre-eclampsia is possible Giving the...

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28 September 2021

Link between menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination is plausible and should be investigated

Reported menstrual changes are short lived, but research into this possible adverse reaction remains critical to the success of the...

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16 April 2021

Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour

A study published by The BMJ recently sheds more light on the use of oxytocin (a hormone that stimulates contractions)...

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10 March 2021

Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy linked to heightened childhood asthma risk

Fetal exposure to antibiotics in mid to late pregnancy may be linked to a heightened risk of childhood asthma, suggests...

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5 March 2021

No links between opioids or certain antibiotics in pregnancy and major birth defects

Two studies published by The BMJ recently find no links between prescription opioids or macrolide antibiotics taken during pregnancy and risk...

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