Reproductive Health

Banana blossom peptides showed antioxidant activity, supporting further study of their potential relevance to oxidative stress in endometriosis.

Integrating reproductive health services with HIV prevention improved early detection among women of reproductive age, with evidence showing higher testing coverage and highlighting the need for stronger primary healthcare systems.

A cohort study has found that disinfection byproducts in drinking water are linked to a higher risk of uterine cancer.

A population based study found that women with intellectual disability were more likely to use contraception overall, but patterns differed across contraceptive methods, highlighting opportunities to improve reproductive decision making.

A comparison of online forum discussions and clinical notes found that menopause symptoms related to cognition, emotional wellbeing, and weight were reported more often online…

A cohort study found that more than half of children born very preterm did not reach expected educational levels by age 5–7 years, with gestational age, deprivation, and early-life factors affecting outcomes.

Two in every five women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in England are diagnosed only after emergency hospital admission.

Two new non-invasive technologies could help cut waiting times for primary care endometriosis diagnoses in the UK.