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Despite supplement makers’ claims and popular perceptions, the benefits of soy in fighting hot flashes in women going through menopause remain unproven, according to a new analysis of 19 studies.

Triplet births are on the increase, even when IVF pregnancies are discounted, and the death rate for triplets is 10 times higher than for single births, Norwegian scientists…

Women who had radiation to the abdomen in childhood to treat cancer may experience excessive bleeding after giving birth, new study findings suggest.

The study evaluated pregnancy and birth outcomes…

For many mothers of newborns, lingering pain from the delivery can interfere with their first days with their infant. A recent review examined whether over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen – Tylenol…

Screening all pregnant women for a rare but fatal genetic disease is too expensive, researchers say in a new report that adds to a recent controversy about whether genetic…

The practice of female genital cutting may not raise the risk of a severe childbirth complication common in the developing world, a new study suggests.

The study, of nearly 500…

Being thin in childhood and adolescence increases a woman’s likelihood of developing a painful disorder of the reproductive system called endometriosis.

But this doesn’t mean that it’s a good idea for…

If you’re pregnant and have had a cesarean section before, chances are you’ll have one again. In at least one-third of US hospitals, a repeat cesarean is the only option, and…

Medication-induced home abortions are safe for women who are 50 to 63 days pregnant, a new study from Sweden shows.

Studies to date have only looked at home use…

Normal-weight women who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol appear to gain less weight and have a lower risk of becoming overweight and obese…

Young adults who were conceived through in-vitro fertilization are doing as well as the average young American as far as physical health, though their rates of certain psychological…

Women who undergo a hysterectomy to treat heavy menstrual bleeding may have higher rates of urinary tract problems over the long term than those treated with the contraceptive device Mirena,…

Women whose water has broken early may want to wait at least 18 months before having their next child, new research shows.

Known by doctors as preterm premature…

Higher levels of obesity and inactivity, especially among women, explain why arthritis is more common in the United States than in Canada, according to a new study.

Estrogen-like compounds found in soy won’t help limit body fat in post-menopausal women, new research shows.

Animal studies and small studies in humans have offered some evidence that…

When women hear the word menopause, they often think about hot flashes, hormone shifts and mood swings. But what about heart disease? Studies show a woman’s…

Asian-American women may be less likely than white women to successfully have a baby after undergoing in-vitro fertilization, a new study suggests.

Researchers at Stanford University in California found that…

The rate of obesity in adult women in the United States is 35.3%.  In addition to the decrement in overall health and well-being caused by obesity, a multitude of adverse pregnancy outcomes…

Black women are at significantly increased risk for developing a potentially deadly weakening of the heart muscle around the time of childbirth, researchers report.

A study…

Women who attempt vaginal childbirth after having several babies by cesarean section may not have a greater risk of complications than women who’ve had only one prior C-section, a…

Eating lots of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the chance of having a baby with certain allergies, hint study findings from Japan.

Greater intake of green and yellow vegetables,…

Acupuncture may be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, which affects up to half of all young women, an extensive review of past studies has found.

In a review of 27 studies that…

New findings from a European study show that women with low sexual desire and associated distress experience personal and emotional distress related to the sexual…

For women seeking help from in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become moms, frozen embryos might be an even better choice than fresh, according to a new study.

Exercise during pregnancy, while healthy for both mother and baby, has only a minor impact on an infant’s birth weight, suggest findings from a large study from Norway.

On…