Obstetrics and Gynecology News

A foreign medical expert on Wednesday advised local doctors to take a more concerted effort toward educating the public about cervical cancer, a disease that kills 12 Filipino women every day.

Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.

Derya Sert, a Turkish woman born without a uterus, was the recipient of the world's first successful womb transplant.

Many women have fears about pain during childbirth. It is important for a woman to discuss her concerns with her obstetrician during pregnancy.

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The number of home childbirths with a midwife increased about ten times in the Czech Republic in 19 years, Roman Chmel, head doctor of the gynaecological-obstetrics clinic of the Prague-Motol Teaching Hospital, has told CTK.

Nearly three out of four pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found.

Depressed middle-aged women have almost double the risk of having a stroke , according to research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Few months ago, a woman of Malikarjun VDC, Darchula was brought to the district hospital as she writhed in labor pain.

Perinatal Stem Cells, 2nd Edition builds on the first edition to provide an updated tutorial on perinatal stem cells, including stem cells harvested from the amniotic fluid, placenta, maternal blood supply, umbilical cord and Wharton's Jelly.

For many women, the extra calories that are vital for a healthy pregnancy often become a green light to indulge and give into cravings.

Dr. Awtry of Beth Israel Deaconess & Lawrence General Hospital to Speak on Aging Women's Health and Cancer in North Andover May 20th On Monday, May 20 th at 7:30pm Dr.

New York, May 18 : Excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of lacerations during vaginal childbirth, according to a study conducted by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center.

A new Boston University School of Medicine study has found that low-income and minority parents may be more receptive to vaccinating their daughters against Human Papillomavirus , while white, middle-class parents are more likely to defer the vaccination.

Douglas Labs has released an 'advanced female-focused product' to promote healthy hormone levels and reproductive function in women while supporting normal premenstrual symptoms symptoms.

Medical Council President Professor Kieran Murphy has told the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children that the council is seeking changes to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013.

Michele Gama, 22, of Perris, pictured with her boyfriend, Daniel Navarro, 28, gave birth to their son, Noah, on April 29.

Too few obstetrics-gynecology residents in the United States receive formal training about menopause, which could lead to care issues for the rapidly growing number of older American women, a new study finds.

Mary Regan, Political Correspondent The proposed criteria for assessing the risk of suicide to a woman seeking an abortion has been questioned by the Irish Medical Council.

A doctor at Drexel's College of Medicine has helped to create the first cesarean section "manikin" that will save lives through realistic C-section simulation training in developing countries.