A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a study published today, Feb. 12, in ...

The oral contraceptive pill, commonly referred to as “the pill”, was introduced in the 1960s. With it, women were able to ...

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have found that ...

How common is endometrial cancer? In the United States, cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. The American Cancer Society ...

Through the collaborative research efforts as part of the Superfund Research Program (SRP), scientists from Rice University and Baylor College of ...

When to Seek Medical Help Dr. Nicholas Franco urges women experiencing sudden, severe, or persistent pelvic pain to seek medical attention without delay.“Ignoring pelvic pain can lead to serious ...

“Why do you need to wear a diagnosis like a label on your forehead ... When the results revealed I was indeed at near-zero in ovarian function, my first reaction was not grief, but relief. Maybe now, ...

Background: Ovarian cancer is among the most lethal gynecologic malignancies ... with pelvic-abdominal fluid noted. A slightly enlarged uterus was also observed. Bilateral mammograms were obtained ...

Menopause occurs when the ovaries’ last eggs are depleted. Practically, it’s defined as having had no period for 12 months in a row. Although menopause can be induced by surgery or medical ...

Dr. Lisa Erlanger, a clinical professor of family medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, broke it down further for us in an email interview: “The bony part contains the uterus ...

Treatment: In almost all cases, treatment is a hysterectomy, which will include removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries as well as the uterus. This is combined with radiotherapy to kill any ...