More articles about: Womens Health
Crying baby
Health Lab
Mothers of Fussy Babies at Higher Risk of Depressive Symptoms
Study explores whether a baby’s level of prematurity in combination with highly irritable behavior  may influence severity of maternal depressive symptoms.
Health Lab
Bias May Affect Providers’ Knowledge of Transgender Health
Study suggests that increased hours of education related to caring for transgender patients may not correlate to more competent care.
Wheel Chair
Health Lab
New Tools to Help Women with Physical Disabilities Make Decisions about Pregnancy
Two recently awarded grants hope to help women with physical disabilities determine whether or not to become pregnant and reduce the associated stigma.
Health Lab
Long Periods of Undisturbed Sleep May Be Associated with Stillbirth
Researchers explore how maternal sleep habits during pregnancy, including lengthy periods of sleep without waking more than once in the night, may be associated with fetal health.
photo of Thom, Elizabeth and Caleb Elder
Health Lab
Baby’s High-Risk Delivery Includes Removing 3½-Pound Tumor
A deadly endocrine tumor discovered during a woman’s pregnancy explains years of debilitating symptoms. A complex, six-hour surgery by a Michigan Medicine team kept mom and baby safe.
Health Lab
Nearly Half of Women Over 50 Experience Incontinence, but Most Haven’t Talked to a Doctor
Urine leakage can get in the way of life and exercise; results point to potential importance of routine screening
Health Lab
Simple Nerve Stimulation May Improve Sexual Response in Women
A treatment designed to improve bladder dysfunction could have another use: helping women who struggle to achieve sexual arousal.
Health Lab
What Patients Should Know About Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Learn what to expect with different types of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including IUDs and implantable rod birth control options like Nexplanon.
Health Lab
Will Weight Loss Before Conception Make Mom and Baby Healthier?
How important is your preconception weight? Learn about a clinical study investigating the affect of pre-pregnancy weight loss on maternal and fetal health.
Health Lab
Women with Congenital Heart Disease: Safe Pregnancy Is Possible
Find out if it is safe to get pregnant if you have congenital heart disease (CHD) and what to expect before, during and after you give birth.
Health Lab
What Moms-to-Be Should Know About Prenatal Genetic Testing
Get information on different types of genetic tests available during pregnancy, including what to expect from both invasive and non-invasive prenatal genetic tests.
Health Lab
Partnerships Key to Reducing Deaths of Moms, Babies Abroad
See how academic partnerships are key to improving maternal healthcare in developing countries and reducing the maternal and neonatal mortality rate.
Health Lab
Is Pelvic Mesh Safe? What Patients Need to Know
Synthetic material used to help treat a common condition has been linked to problems and lawsuits. A Michigan Medicine board-certified urogynecologist explains the issues.
Health Lab
Sex After 65: Poll Finds Gender Differences, Lack of Communication
Most older Americans are satisfied with their sex lives, but frequency varies by age, health and other factors. And not many consult their doctors about sex-related problems.
Health Lab
A Guide to Choosing the Right Birth Control for Your Lifestyle
Learn about different types of birth control methods, including popular options like IUDs and the pill, and get advice for choosing the right birth control for you.