Cellular models of embryos offer insights into early developmental processes
The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of ...
Tag: Uterus
Study reveals link between traumatic experiences and endometriosis risk
New research suggests that childhood and adulthood trauma, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, may increase the likelihood of developing ...
Exploring sexual health challenges in women with pelvic floor disorders
Many women experience problems due to a weakened or damaged pelvic floor. These ailments are most common in pregnant women, ...
Groundbreaking study reveals secrets of Drosophila uterus
You have likely not spent much time thinking about the uterus of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. But then, neither ...
Understanding the mechanisms behind embryonic diapause in hungry mouse mums
It's challenging to sustain a pregnancy when food is short, or conditions are otherwise tough. That's why many mammalian embryos ...
The effects of high maternal folate intake on the health outcomes of offspring
In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is known about the effects of excessive folic acid ...
Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds
Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that ...
Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers reviewed available literature on cannabis as a self-management ...
Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genetic risk factors, UQ research shows
University of Queensland researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, explaining why patients ...
Women with endometriosis have more contact with healthcare providers in the years prior to diagnosis
Beginning as far back as ten years before even being diagnosed, women with endometriosis utilise the healthcare system more than ...