Among women trying to get pregnant, moderate exercise is tied to more success, according to a new study. However, with…
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Women Seeking Birth Control Get Unneeded Pelvic Exams
Many doctors require that women have a pelvic exam before they can get a prescription for birth control pills, despite…
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Common painkillers linked with hearing loss in women
Household painkillers are now linked with hearing loss in women – especially those under 50. A recent study by researchers…
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Daily rhythm disruptions linked to fertility problems
A simple experiment of leaving a room well-lit until midnight instead of turning off the lights at 6 p.m. cut…
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Review finds inhaled pain relief safe during labor
Low doses of inhaled analgesics can safely reduce pain during the early stages of labor, according to a new review…
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Ohio Couple Expecting Twins Via Surrogate After Embryo Mix-Up
An Ohio woman who was implanted with the wrong embryo, but still gave birth to the baby boy after the…
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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Tied to Birth Size
Exposure to even moderate amounts of certain pesticides during pregnancy may affect infants’ birth size, a new study suggests. Researchers…
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Study: Some 20 percent of women overwhelmed by cancer treatment options
More than one in five women with early-stage breast cancer said they were given too much responsibility for treatment-related decisions…
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U.S. FDA approves drug for menopause symptoms
U.S. health regulators approved Pfizer Inc’s menopause drug Duavee, which the company hopes will reduce hot flashes with fewer side…
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No period please: Many women skip menstruating
Seemingly restrictive religious traditions that regard menstruating women as “unclean” may paradoxically build strong bonds between women, new research finds.…
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