Pregnancy History Linked to Vaginal Microbiota Shifts
A cohort study of 98 pregnant women found that gravidity, parity, and miscarriage history are significantly associated with distinct shifts ...
Tag: reproductive health
Carb Quality Beats Glycemic Index in Sperm DNA Study
A case-control study in Iran found that higher carbohydrate quality and low-carbohydrate diet scores were associated with lower odds of ...
TikTok Videos on Tubal Ligation Disproportionately Amplify Surgical Failures Over Facts
A cross-sectional study published in Contraception and Reproductive Medicine reveals that top-viewed TikTok videos on tubal ligation disproportionately emphasize rare ...
Hidden Markov Model Tracks Menstrual Cycle Phases from Urinary Hormone Data
The researchers designed the model, known as an arHMM, to evaluate dynamic day-to-day hormone trajectories rather than relying on absolute ...
Traditional Contraceptive Use Rose Sharply Among Ugandan Women Between 2017 and 2024
A nationwide analysis of Ugandan survey data reveals that traditional contraceptive use increased significantly from 2017 to 2024, driven especially ...
Study Identifies Factors Linked to Male Involvement in Ghana Facility Deliveries
An analysis of the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey found that 66.16 percent of men accompanied their partners for ...
Plant sterol gamma-sitosterol shows promise for male fertility, but human evidence remains scarce
A narrative review finds no randomized controlled trials of purified gamma-sitosterol in infertile men, with preclinical evidence drawn mainly from ...
Study Identifies Three Fertility Preservation Decision Profiles in Breast Cancer Patients
A cross-sectional study of 279 reproductive-age breast cancer patients identified three distinct psychological profiles regarding fertility preservation decisions, highlighting a ...
Nano-Formulated Naringin Protects Male Rats Against Mancozeb Pesticide Reproductive Damage
Encapsulating the citrus flavonoid naringin in chitosan nanoparticles significantly alleviated fungicide-induced testicular injury, endocrine disruption, and sperm degradation in adult ...
Simulated Menstruation Worsens Uterine Fibrosis in Mice with Adenomyosis
Sequential estrogen-progesterone exposure that mimics menstruation significantly worsened uterine fibrosis in mice with tamoxifen-induced adenomyosis, and the iron chelator deferoxamine ...
Study Assesses Fertility Care Readiness Among Saudi Healthcare Trainees and Professionals
A cross-sectional study of 577 healthcare students and professionals in Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia, found that high fertility counselling confidence was ...
Review Outlines Evidence and Strategies for Involving Men in Contraception Decisions
A narrative review in Contraception and Reproductive Medicine synthesizes barriers and evidence-informed interventions for integrating male partners into family planning ...
Qualitative Study Explores Reasons Behind Induced Abortion in Fasa County, Iran
A qualitative content analysis study in Fasa County, Iran, identified socioeconomic hardship, informal pathways, and inadequate education as central factors ...
Systematic Review Identifies Key Factors Shaping Individual Contraceptive Method Choices
A systematic review of 22 studies reveals that effectiveness and safety are the primary factors guiding individual contraceptive method selection, ...
Most Married Women at Kabul Maternity Hospital Know and Use Contraception, Study Finds
A cross-sectional study of 356 married women at Rabia Balkhi Maternity Hospital in Kabul found that 77.8 percent had good ...
Male partners rarely join clinic visits in Kampala LARC decisions, study finds
A mixed-methods study in Kampala found that although 96% of women said partners discussed contraception with providers, only 10% of ...
Oligomenorrhea study finds mood and sleep differences that fall short of significance
A comparative study of 100 young women in Delhi found higher average depression and poor-sleep scores among those with oligomenorrhea, ...
Partner Adverse Tactics Linked to Lower Reproductive Health Scores Among Palestinian Women
A cross-sectional online survey of 500 Palestinian women found that more partner adverse tactics and older age were associated with ...
Over a Third of Women Seeking Abortion at a Vietnamese Hospital Had Had One Before
A cross-sectional study of 385 women at Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City found that 36.6 percent reported ...
Breastfeeding Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Odds in Ethiopian Meta-Analysis
A meta-analysis of eight Ethiopian case-control studies found breastfeeding associated with lower breast cancer odds, while abortion history and oral ...
