Reproductive Health

New research highlights that waist size matters more than weight alone when it comes to longevity in postmenopausal women.

A new study suggests that hormone therapy (HT) does not significantly increase the risk of glioma in postmenopausal women, except for a potential elevated risk in women with higher education. Researchers call for further investigation into these subgroup differences.

1-hour OGTT is more effective and convenient for predicting postpartum dysglycaemia compared to the traditional 2-hour test.

A study has found that women with trauma histories are significantly more likely to experience persistent poor sleep quality in midlife, both subjectively and objectively. The findings suggest that trauma-informed approaches could be crucial for managing sleep disturbances in this population.

A large multicentre study has found that fresh embryo transfer results in higher live birth rates than frozen transfer for women with low prognosis undergoing IVF.

New research suggests that low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy may significantly increase the risk of preterm birth and reduced foetal growth.

New research reveals that maternal exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, particularly to PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, and SO₂, raises the risk of childhood asthma. The study underscores the need for stricter air quality regulations to protect maternal and child health.

Women using hormonal contraceptives have a lower incidence of ACL injuries requiring reconstruction than non-users, according to a large-scale study.