Thousands of British women have hysterectomies each year - and yesterday, the Duchess of Cornwall became one of them. But all too often, this invasive approach is completely unnecessary, says Dr…

There is no clear benefit from a hormone commonly prescribed to enhance the effectiveness of infertility treatments, according to a new review of studies.

The steroid hormones…

A method of natural family planning that closely monitors two indicators of fertility is just as effective as oral contraception in preventing unwanted pregnancies if used correctly, European researchers report.

Women who use a contraceptive patch appear to be more than twice as likely to develop a dangerous blood clot in their veins as those who use an oral contraceptive,…

Pregnant women considering a cesarean section, with no clear medical reason for it, should know that the procedure is not without risk, Canadian doctors caution in a report published this week.

What you should know about menopausal hormone therapy – from the renowned Harvard doctor who helped to pioneer the latest research

This year, millions of women worldwide will experience a universal…

Although both ibuprofen and acetaminophen reduce menstrual pain, ibuprofen appears to have more potent effects, according to investigators from the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown.

Although ibuprofen is accepted…

Menopause, which marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, usually occurs around age 50 or 51. But for various reasons, some women experience early menopause. Early menopause can be an emotional blow and…

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is calling for healthcare providers, employers, and hospitals to support women who elect to breastfeed their infants, according to a statement released Wednesday.

Breastfeeding…

Drugmakers should use more realistic methods for evaluating the effectiveness of birth control pills, patches and other hormonal contraceptives, a U.S. panel of experts said on Tuesday.

Of particular concern…

Could a handful of nutrient-rich dried plums each day help keep the doctor away by actually reversing bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or osteoarthritis? A unique clinical study…

Male infants are more likely to be born by spontaneous preterm birth than are female infants. Laboratory studies are also more likely to show evidence of placenta infection when infants…

Florencia Scocchera, a sassy 22-year-old waitress and trapeze artist, didn’t have time for a baby. So when the condom that she and her lover used broke, she quickly took the morning-after…

A couple of previous studies have indicated that women with endometriosis may not develop strong bones, but a new report shows that the condition does not increase the long-term risk of suffering…

A few nonjudgmental counseling sessions can prompt women to both scale back risky drinking and practice more effective contraception, according to a new study funded by the Centers…

The following highlights represent papers accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCE&M), as well as new patient information provided by The…

The percentage of caesarean section deliveries at New York City hospitals increased from 26.6% of all births in 2003 to 28.6% in 2004, according to a report released…

As from today the emergency contraceptive ‘the morning after pill’ or Plan B, will be available to any adult in the United States from hundreds of Planned Parenthood centers.

Some ob-gyns, as well as other physicians, recently have left their specialties to practice cosmetic medicine, including acne treatments and Botox injections, at medical spas, the New York Times reports.

According to a new study as many as 68,000 women each year die as a result of botched abortion procedures and another 5 million develop infections and complications.

Most…

The birth rate among U.S. women and girls ages 15 to 19 declined to a record low in 2005, while the rate of infants delivered…

The risk of urge and stress incontinence is not increased with total hysterectomy, regardless of surgical approach, according to a new study.

Researchers, led by Dr. Catharina Gustaffson at the Karolinska Institutet…

A new drug that acts on the receptor for the hormone progesterone appears to be at least as effective as levonorgestrel (sold as “Plan B”) in preventing pregnancies after unprotected sexual…

Oral contraceptive (OC) use is a risk factor for premenopausal breast cancer, according to pooled data published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

However, even for women most at…

Finnish postmenopausal hormone therapy trial indicates

A postmenopausal hormone therapy trial conducted in Estonia indicates that hormone therapy does not improve women’s quality of life. The group…