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One-third of trans people taking testosterone may still ovulate, raising chance of pregnancyIn a small study of transgender men and gender-diverse people who take testosterone, scientists found that one-third of the participants still ovulate and could therefore potentially become pregnant.
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Telehealth abortions are as safe and effective as in-person, large study showsAn analysis of more than 6,000 telehealth abortion recipients in the U.S. suggests that receiving the abortion drugs via a virtual doctor's appointment is as safe and effective as doing so in person.
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Chemicals in plastics and cosmetics tied to preterm birth riskExposure to common chemicals in plastics during pregnancy has been tied to a risk of preterm birth in a new analysis.
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'Mini placentas' may reveal roots of pregnancy disorders like preeclampsiaTiny models of the human placenta are helping scientists study which proteins and genes are key to maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
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Why is it called 'morning sickness' if it can happen any time of day?Pregnancy sickness can happen at any time of day or night, but its symptoms can often be worse in the morning.
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Baby is born alive after growing in mother's abdomen for 29 weeksMost ectopic pregnancies, in which a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, take place in a fallopian tube, but in a rare case, a woman experienced one in her abdomen.
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Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to small birth size, other poor outcomesA study suggests that using cannabis in pregnancy may raise the risk of pregnancy outcomes that are linked to placental dysfunction.
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New syndrome identified in children exposed to fentanyl in the wombDoctors have described a potential new syndrome seen in infants whose mothers used nonprescription fentanyl during pregnancy.
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What causes spotting between periods?There are a number of possible reasons for bleeding between periods, including hormonal changes, infections and certain medical conditions.
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