More articles about: obstetrics and gynecology

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Mapping the human uterus: diverse cells interact in surprising ways

Michigan Medicine researchers identify new uterine cell types, how they change and how work together through cycles, laying the groundwork for studying challenges like infertility.
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New study finds steep increase in ED visits for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and shows persistent maternal health disparities

Findings suggest significant increase in emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy over 14 year span.
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Sharp spike seen in emergency visits for life threatening pregnancy complication

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, the second leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, may be sending a significantly higher number of pregnant people to the emergency department.
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New research launched to address health disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia

A $5.6 million grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.
vines all over growing out of purple woman drawing pink background calendar up and pad on right. calendar says the normal menstrual cycle typically lasts for less than 7 days and occurs every 21 to 35 days. the average woman loses about 2-3 tablespoons of blood during her period. pad says the typical cost the menstrual hygiene products is $7 to $10 per month, which adds up to between $3,360 and $4,800 over the course of a life time
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Addressing disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia

A large grant for Michigan Medicine will launch important research to improve the screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder that disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic populations
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Michigan Medicine Presents: How to Get into Medical School

Join Dr. Deb Berman, assistant dean for admissions, and Carol Teener, director of admissions, along with two current medical students from the University of Michigan Medical School for answers to your questions about getting into medical school and more. The conversation ranges from GPAs and personal statements to the culture and experiences that make Michigan unique.
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Despite stigma, many support making menstrual products more accessible, study suggests

Survey shows many teens and young adults support making menstrual products more accessible to fight "period poverty."
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U.S. could cut cervical cancer cases, deaths by up to 20% if more patients followed up after screening, study suggests

Many women don’t get cervical cancer screening such as Pap tests, or don’t go for follow up diagnostic tests; a new study shows what could happen if all of them did.
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Fitness instructor, backpacker returns to active lifestyle after years of pain from endometriosis

Woman seeks answers for painful periods, leading to the discovery of endometriosis, large ovarian cysts, organ inflammation and appendix cancer
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Emergency contraception related ER visits dropped significantly over 14 year period

After federal approval for over the counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency departments across the U.S. saw dramatic decreases in related visits.
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Gaps seen in stillbirth bereavement care among U.S. hospitals

American hospitals vary greatly in what they offer to birthing parents when a stillbirth occurs during labor or delivery.
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Transgender people show similar pregnancy outcomes to cisgender people

A Michigan Medicine-led study found that transgender individuals show similar rates of severe parental morbidity and preterm birth and lower rates of cesarean delivery when compared to cisgender people.
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What is placenta accreta? An expert explains

Jourdan Triebwasser, M.D., medical director of the University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital Birth Center and a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with a particular interest in this condition, shares more about detecting and treating the condition, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in maternal-fetal outcomes.
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Preterm birth predicted using new approach for harmonizing diverse microbiome data

A team developed a new approach for combining microbiome data together while overcoming the noise introduced by the different techniques used in each study into a tool they dubbed MaLiAmPi (Maximum Likelihood Amplicon Pipeline).
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Saying Goodbye to UTIs

Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.