2010

December

• High vitamin D may not protect against frailty -

• Genetic variants linked to increased risk of common gynecological disease -

• Aromatase inhibitors increased risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women with breast cancer -

• Ultrasound before medical abortion may be unneeded -

• Doctors encouraged pregnant women to get flu shot -

• Recurrent miscarriage raises heart attack risk fivefold in later life -

November

• Belly fat puts women at risk for osteoporosis -

• Scientists discover genes linking puberty timing to body fat in women -

• Fructose-rich beverages associated with increased risk of gout in women -

• Repeat viral testing of IVF couples not needed: study -

• Most hysterectomies should be performed vaginally or laparoscopically -

October

• Parasite infects poor women’s reproductive organs -

• Woman gets $11.5 million for loss of baby -

• In vitro fertilization: More not always better -

• Genetics work could lead to advances in fertility for women -

• No strong evidence dad’s age affects IVF success -

• Genetic test to predict early menopause -

• Older Women with Normal T-Scores May Not Need Bone Mineral Density Screening for 10 Years -

• First babies born in IVF full gene screening study -

• Reproductive health: Checkerboard of infertility treatment in Europe -

• Shortfalls in carotenoid intake may impact women’s health -

• When moms get flu shots, babies reap benefits -

• New method could make IVF more effective -

• How many women induce their own abortions? -

• What happens to leftover frozen embryos? -

September

• Fertility treatment may alter gender balance: study -

• IVF won’t up birth defect risk: Chinese study -

• Exercise has lasting benefits for older women -

• High Rate of C-Sections After Pelvic Fractures -

• IVF does not negatively affect academic achievement -

• Genetic factor in osteoporosis discovered -

• Women with diabetes having more C-sections and fetal complications: study -

• Treatments for genital pain no better than placebo -

• Romantic partner may play role in reducing vulvovaginal pain -

• Bariatric Operations Reduce Odds of Gestational Diabetes, Cesarean Section -

• For some women, preventive mastectomies pay off -

• First-time mothers drive up c-section rate: study -

• Unnecessary pre-op tests very common, and costly -

August

• Birth Control Pill Equally Effective for Women Regardless of Their Weight -

• Is obesity contributing to high c-section rates? -

• Puberty coming earlier for U.S. girls: study -

• IUD works for emergency birth control: study -

• Women don’t need to delay getting pregnant after miscarriage -

• U of M research finds ovulating women unconsciously buy sexier clothing to outdo attractive women -

• Smoking, nipple piercing are risk factors for developing breast abscesses -

• Menstrual Cycle Affects Hemodynamic Response to Tracheal Intubation -

• Women and strength training: weighty issues -

July

• Meth use in pregnancy endangers mom and baby -

• Older age, extra pounds may delay breast-milk production -

• For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option -

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