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Gynaecology and Women’s Health
Risk of obstetrical complications after egg donation 'not increased by being over 50'
Thursday, 2nd February 2012The risk of obstetrical complications following fertility treatment via egg donation is not higher for women over 50 compared with those under the age of 42, a study has found.
A team led by Drs Mark Sauer and Daniel Kort conducted the largest single-centre analysis of this issue and their findings contradict previous epidemiological data.
Multiparity 'leads to weight gain and liver inflammation in mice'
Monday, 30th January 2012A maternal and newborn health study conducted using a mouse model designed to imitate the human effects of multiparity has shown females who give birth four times or more suffer weight gain, as do their sons.
Latin American HIV and syphilis testing scheme "successful"
Monday, 23rd January 2012A scheme set up in two Latin American countries to provide HIV and syphilis screening to pregnant women has been successful, it has been claimed.
Oxfam questions impact of economic growth on women
Friday, 20th January 2012In many countries, improving women's health depends on the gender having equal status to men and one charity has questioned how much economic growth can help the situation of females across the world.
Combined oral contraceptive pill 'does alleviate menstrual pain'
Thursday, 19th January 2012Women's health research has shown that the combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill appears to have an effect in reducing menstrual pain.
Study highlights areas for improvement in Zimbabwe HIV care
Thursday, 12th January 2012A study published in the Public Library of Science's Medicine section has made recommendations as to what improvements need to be made before HIV care in Zimbabwe meets international targets.
New HIV vaccine combinations 'show promise'
Monday, 9th January 2012HIV vaccine combinations have been shown to be partially effective at preventing Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) infection among rhesus monkeys.
Researchers have suggested this makes the MVA, Ad26 and Ad35 vector-based immunisations good candidates for clinical trials.
Partially effective vaccine for HSV-1 developed
Friday, 6th January 2012Sexual and reproductive health researchers have developed a vaccine that helps to protect against the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
Guidelines published for treatment of HIV/AIDS alongside seizure disorders
Thursday, 5th January 2012Women 'more susceptible to STIs during ovulation'
Wednesday, 4th January 2012Women's sexual and reproductive health may be at threat while they are ovulating, new research has suggested.


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