Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 16, 2013
Despite evidence suggesting that women whose uterus has been removed may be more likely to experience heart troubles, a new study finds that the usual signs of heart disease risk are not more severe in middle-aged women after hysterectomy.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 16, 2013
Slim women have a higher risk of developing endometriosis than women who are morbidly obese, according to a new major study.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 15, 2013
Mandy Flynn felt woozy as she sat behind the counter at the bank where she worked. Three years ago, she’d started suffering from odd moments of dizziness. ‘They lasted only about 30 seconds, but I’d feel as if I was losing my balance,’ says the 49-year-old cashier from Kenley, Surrey.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 15, 2013
The Pentagon’s fear of condoning sex and logistical hurdles have prevented it from adequately providing servicewomen with adequate information and a full spectrum of contraceptive alternatives.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 14, 2013
With improved technology, elective egg freezing has become a viable possibility for women from 16 to 42 and holds out hope that women may prolong their fertility. A panel called “A Timeless Mother,” held on April 28 at Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood, discussed the “social, ethical and halachic” implications of egg freezing.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 14, 2013
At least through the end of May, the Plan B One-Step morning-after contraceptive will not be sold over the counter for all ages. A federal appeals court on Monday temporarily granted the Obama administration’s request for a stay of an order by Judge Edward R. Korman of Federal District Court that the pill be available without a prescription for everyone.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 13, 2013
Some doctors say your lipstick and hairspray may cause symptoms of early onset menopause.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 13, 2013
A federal judge who's been battling the Obama administration over “Plan B” emergency contraception took another swipe at the federal government on Friday, denying a request to delay his ruling ordering the government to make the pills available to everyone, without restrictions.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
May 09, 2013
Erin Haag is used to achieving her dreams. She opened her own Pilates studio in Boynton Beach called Pilates of Palm Beach. She completed numerous marathons and has been married to her dream man, Eric, for 7 years. Her biggest dream, though, hasn't been as easy to achieve.
Book Reviews
May 09, 2013
Seemingly restrictive religious traditions that regard menstruating women as "unclean" may paradoxically build strong bonds between women, new research finds.