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New research that features in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience suggests that women who use oral contraceptives are less able to recognize facial expressions of complex emotions. Researchers are uncovering new psychological side effects of oral contraceptives. Over 60 percent of women aged 15–44 years are currently using a form Czytaj więcej…
Approximately half of the world’s population experiences, will experience, or has experienced menstruation, and yet myths about this biological process still abound. In this Spotlight feature, we debunk some of the most widespread menstruation misconceptions. In this Spotlight feature, we debunk some widespread myths surrounding menstruation. As of 2017, the Czytaj więcej…
Researchers have devised a new technology that may soon enable women to „self-administer long-acting contraceptives” in a matter of seconds. Women may soon benefit from self-administered contraception with long-acting effects. More than 60 percent of women of reproductive age in the United States are using contraception, according to the latest Czytaj więcej…
Table of contents What is it? Uses Normal ranges Risks Procedure LH and FSH Summary A luteinizing hormone test measures how much luteinizing hormone a person has in their blood. This is a hormone with key roles in both male and female reproductive systems. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is involved in Czytaj więcej…
Table of contents Pregnancy PMS Menopause Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cysts PCOS Stress or anxiety Anorexia Ovarian cancer Other disorders When to see a doctor Summary A missed period is when menstruation does not occur or does not follow its usual pattern. A gassy stomach may occur at any time. However, Czytaj więcej…
Table of contents Causes Symptoms Is it linked to cancer? Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Fibrocystic breast disease is a name for healthy breast tissue that feels lumpy and may be painful at times. It is not a true disease and is not harmful. The medical community sometimes refers to the condition Czytaj więcej…
Women tend to live longer than men, a difference that seems to apply to female versus male individuals across the animal kingdom. Why is this the case? What gives women their longevity? Genetically, most women have two X chromosomes, and most men have one X and one Y chromosome. X Czytaj więcej…
Table of contents Symptoms Types and causes Diagnosis Treatment Home remedies Outlook A breast infection occurs when bacteria invade the breast, resulting in inflammation. Inflammation of the breast is called mastitis. While many people associate this condition with breastfeeding, people who are not breastfeeding can also get breast infections. This Czytaj więcej…
New research conducted in an animal model has uncovered an intriguing fact about the uterus, namely that it seems to interact with the brain and affect memory. The uterus may have other roles beyond reproduction, new research suggests, and removing the uterus could affect memory. The best-known role of the Czytaj więcej…
Table of contents Causes Symptoms Other causes of breast pain Treatment Home remedies Seeing a doctor Outlook The menstrual cycle can cause many symptoms, including sore breasts. Hormone fluctuations before a period can lead to breast tenderness or pain. Doctors do not fully understand what causes these breast symptoms, but Czytaj więcej…