Reproductive Health

A large-scale study found that women with endometriosis are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Hashimoto’s within two years.

In the STEP-HI randomized trial, older women recovering from hip fracture saw no added benefit in mobility from combining exercise with testosterone therapy.

Women with high insulin levels may be more likely to experience abnormal uterine bleeding, according to a new study exploring metabolic contributions to gynecologic symptoms.

Progestogen-only contraceptives may raise the risk of asthma attacks in younger women and those with eosinophilic asthma, according to a new population-based cohort study.

A large-scale study has developed a predictive model using routine clinical data to identify patients at high risk of postpartum depression before they leave the hospital.

Air pollution may weaken bones in postmenopausal women by disrupting key metabolic pathways involving phospholipids, according to a new metabolomic study in the Women’s Health Initiative cohort.

Physical activity is emerging as a critical factor in women’s health after cancer, with new evidence showing lower mortality among postmenopausal survivors who move more and sit less.

Cannabis use during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of low birth weight, preterm birth, and other poor neonatal outcomes, even after adjusting for tobacco use, a major meta-analysis finds.