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Progesterone And What To Expect When You're Expecting
June 17, 2007 The hormone progesterone is vital to ovulation and pregnancy, however various aspects of its roles throughout pregnancy are not well understood. A hurdle to expanding our knowledge of the effects of ... > full story -
Low Libido In Menopause Linked To Trouble Sleeping
June 5, 2007 Women whose sexual desire diminishes during menopause are more likely to report disturbed sleep, depression symptoms, and night sweats, according to recent research. To the best of the research ... > full story -
Decision Aid Tool Could Cut The Number Of Caesarean Sections By 4000 A Year
May 31, 2007 A computerized decision analysis program which helps women decide on the type of birth that is most appropriate for them could cut the number of Caesarean sections performed in England and Wales by ... > full story -
Focused Ultrasound Relieves Fibroid Symptoms In Women
May 29, 2007 A noninvasive ultrasound procedure effectively shrinks uterine fibroids and significantly relieves fibroid-related symptoms in women, according to a recent clinical trial. Magnetic resonance-guided, ... > full story -
BIrth Control Pill That Stops Periods Approved By FDA
May 23, 2007 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lybrel, the first continuous use drug product for prevention of pregnancy. It stops the body's monthly preparation for pregnancy by lowering the ... > full story -
Dramatic Increase In Caesarean Sections In Australia
May 16, 2007 The rate of caesarean sections in Western Australia has almost doubled in a 20 year period to 2003, according to a new study. The rise could not be explained by increases in clinical reasons for ... > full story -
Estrogen Use Before 65 Linked To Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
May 2, 2007 Women who use hormone therapy before the age of 65 could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia. A new study found women who used any form of estrogen hormone therapy before the ... > full story -
Topical Testosterone Cream Does Not Increase Sexual Drive In Female Cancer Survivors
May 1, 2007 Increasing the testosterone levels of female cancer survivors using testosterone cream did not improve their libido more than a placebo, according to a randomized controlled clinical trial in the ... > full story -
New Treatment For Fungi Which Cause Thrush And Sepsis
April 27, 2007 A new treatment for Candida species of fungi which can cause thrush and sepsis (a life-threatening infection leading to fever, hypotension, and shock) has proven equally effective as the existing ... > full story -
Difficult Births In Obese Women Due To Uterus Failure
April 18, 2007 Scientists have uncovered the reason why overweight women have more Caesarean sections -- they are at significant risk of their uterus contracting poorly in ... > full story
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