Gynecological Disorders
Early Menopause More Likely For Women With Certain Weight Issue, Study Says
Scientists have found a link between weight and a woman’s risk for starting menopause early. 
Embolization Works as Hysterectomy Alternative In Effectively Treating Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroid embolization, a minimally invasive procedure, is an effective treatment for fibroids: study. 
What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting: Freezing Egg Costs And Complications
A range of women opt to freeze their eggs, a process which begins with egg retrieval and ends with thawing and in vitro fertilization. 
Obese Women Using Oral Contraceptives Have Increased Risk For CVT, A Rare Kind Of Stroke
Obese and overweight women who are on the pill are at increased risk for stroke compared to normal weight women not taking birth control pills: study. 
Giving Birth Around The World: In Some Countries, Women Leave The Hospital In Half A Day
A mother’s stay in a healthcare facility following childbirth varies considerably, with many women leaving too soon to receive sufficient postnatal care. 
Endometriosis Awareness Month: What Are The Symptoms Of This Commonly Misdiagnosed Women’s Health Condition
A chronic disease, endometriosis affects 6.3 million women in the US and millions more worldwide, yet many women do not receive an immediate, correct diagnosis. 
Woman Undergoes First Uterus Transplant In US; When Parenting A Biological Child Is The Only Option
Cleveland Clinic performed the nation’s first uterus transplant Feb. 24 during a nine-hour surgery in a 26-year-old woman with uterine factor infertility. 
Vaginal Cutting Procedure May Protect Women From Female Genital Mutilation While Keeping Cultural Traditions
Researchers argue a surgical 'nick' that only slightly changes the look, but not the function, of external genitalia should be legally permitted as a compromise solution to female genital mutilation. 
DHEA Benefits Include Helping To Relieve Vaginal Pain Caused By Menopausal Dryness, Atrophy
A new DHEA vaginal suppository for treating vaginal dryness may be one step closer to government approval: study. 
First-Ever International Standards Set For Fetal Development And Newborn Size
The first-ever global guidelines for fetal development reflect how babies should grow when mothers have adequate health, nutrition, and medical care.
