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Women with common ovary problem may not get recommended tests

August 4, 2016

Women with common ovary problem may not get recommended tests

Women with a common ovary problem should be screened for blood sugar and cholesterol problems, but a new survey of obstetricians and gynecologists found few were ordering those tests.

Health risks for female sex workers and their children

July 29, 2016

Health risks for female sex workers and their children

Many female sex workers and their children have unmet needs for medical care, which puts them at risk for serious and potentially fatal health problems, some researchers argue.

Induced labor not linked to higher autism risk

July 29, 2016

Induced labor not linked to higher autism risk

Inducing labor doesn't appear to increase the baby's odds of autism, a new study suggests.

Women with later start to periods, menopause more likely to reach age 90

July 28, 2016

Women with later start to periods, menopause more likely to reach age 90

Women with later menarche and later menopause are more likely to reach age 90 than those whose reproductive milestones come at earlier ages, suggests a new study.

9 signs of infertility in men and women

July 24, 2016

9 signs of infertility in men and women

Approximately 1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility and the most obvious sign is not being able to get pregnant despite having unprotected sex for 6 months or a year, depending on your age.

In vitro fertilization does not increase risk of breast cancer, study finds

July 20, 2016

In vitro fertilization does not increase risk of breast cancer, study finds

A new study suggests that women undergoing fertility treatment are not at an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids

July 18, 2016

Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids

Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study suggests.

Prenatal multivitamins don't help much, study says

July 12, 2016

Prenatal multivitamins don't help much, study says

For pregnant women, taking prenatal vitamins may be a waste of money, a new review of previous research suggests.

1 in 8 women experience infertility

July 11, 2016

1 in 8 women experience infertility

One in eight women and one in 10 men in the U.K. have experienced infertility, struggling to get pregnant for at least a year, and almost half do not seek help for the problem, according to a new study.

Womb 'scratch' could greatly increase a woman's chance of giving birth

July 5, 2016

Womb 'scratch' could greatly increase a woman's chance of giving birth

A modern version of a procedure that used to be done after a miscarriage may dramatically boost fertility rates.