New antibiotic combinations aim to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis
Researchers and clinicians from Monash University and Bayside Health’s Melbourne Sexual Health Centre are trialing new combinations of…
Study identifies key factors in breast cancer survivors’ sexual recovery
Sexual wellbeing can often be overlooked during a woman’s recovery from breast cancer with many continuing to experience…
The vaginal microbiome may be an overlooked reservoir of antibiotic resistance
Researchers mapped nearly 2,000 vaginal metagenomes to investigate how microbial community states, resistance genes, and pregnancy outcomes intersect…
Organ-on-chip model advances study of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual’s health but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide.…
How do diet, smoking, alcohol, and stress reshape the female microbiome?
A wide-ranging review finds that everyday factors from diet and alcohol to stress, hygiene, and sexual behaviour may…
Vaginal microbiome may play key role in pregnancy health and preterm birth risk, researchers say
Scientists reveal how shifts in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy may influence inflammation and preterm birth risk, pointing…
Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis
By analyzing microRNAs in blood, saliva, and vaginal mucus, researchers uncover fluid-specific molecular patterns that could inform future…
Cesarean births do not raise infant allergy risk in major Japanese cohort study
A nationwide Japanese cohort finds no evidence that cesarean delivery increases early-life risks of eczema, wheezing, asthma, or…
How well does a cesarean risk calculator work?
A new study shows that a widely available cesarean prediction tool accurately predicts delivery outcomes and highlights maternal…
Time to Ditch FDA Warning?
Older women using vaginal estrogen tablets do not face an increased risk for recurrent ischemic stroke, a finding…
Mediterranean diet delivers gut health benefits for expectant mothers
Can what you eat during pregnancy really change your gut bacteria? New research reveals how the Mediterranean diet…