//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/gynecology/ Gynecology. Read the latest research on vaginal health including vaginal yeast infections, hormone therapy, menopause, and more. Find out about symptoms and new treatments. en-us Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:18:02 EDT Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:18:02 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/gynecology/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220552.htm A research group has discovered that using an antibiotic to target Fusobacterium, a common bacterium that causes inflammation, improved the symptoms of endometriosis. Their findings suggest an alternative treatment for the disease. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:05:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230614220552.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223132837.htm 一项新的研究探讨了爵士之间的相互作用otonin system and estradiol in the brain, showing that the central nervous system in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) seems to increase serotonin transporter density from the periovulatory phase (when estradiol levels are high) to premenstrual cycle phase (when both estradiol and progesterone are decreasing). The findings have the potential to advance the clinical treatment of PMDD. 星期四,2023年2月23日13:28:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230223132837.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210526.htm As estrogen levels fluctuate, a new study has found for female participants with migraine, their levels of the protein calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) that plays a key role in starting the migraine process also fluctuate. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:05:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222210526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm People with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:53:28 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195328.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122152758.htm Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. The findings provide useful information to help women who have had a previous cesarean section when planning how to give birth in their next pregnancy. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:27:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122152758.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221003132740.htm The presence of some fungal species in tumors predicts -- and may even help drive -- worse cancer outcomes, according to a new study. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:27:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221003132740.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920115551.htm Fungal pathogens have a major global impact upon human health -- they are often difficult to diagnose and treat, and there is an urgent need for better diagnostics and more effective antifungal treatments. Using newly developed imaging technologies, researchers have now revealed how Candida albicans, a common fungus, evades immune responses. According to the researchers this involves an 'alien-like' shape shifting that allows the fungus to break out of immune cells. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:55:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920115551.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824152312.htm A new scientific paper and other recent evidence offer important reassurances about the risk of breast cancer from hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms, two menopause experts say. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:23:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824152312.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713114625.htm Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown defense mechanism employed by the immune system in fighting Candida infections. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:46:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713114625.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614122713.htm The estrogen deficiency following menopause is thought to impair women's ability to use fat as an energy source. A study shows that menopausal state or blood estrogen levels do not clearly determine the rate middle-aged women are able to use fat at rest or during exercise. Higher fat utilization did not indicate better glucose tolerance. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:27:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614122713.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614095602.htm Transplanting a uterus is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking. This is the conclusion from a thorough study of uterine transplantation. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:56:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220614095602.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607120913.htm The most effective intervention to prevent preterm birth is the administration of a natural hormone, progesterone, in patients at risk for premature delivery. Two categories of patients have been eligible for this treatment: those with a short cervix and those with a previous preterm birth. But new research indicates that progesterone is not effective in reducing the rate of preterm birth in women with a prior history of preterm birth. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:09:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220607120913.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220606111532.htm Researchers have identified components of mucus that can specifically interact with the fungus Candida albicans and prevent it from causing infection. These molecules, known as glycans, are a major constituent of mucins, the gel-forming polymers that make up mucus. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:15:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220606111532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220525151738.htm Scientists have used single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy to determine the structure of the ribosome of Candida albicans. Their results reveal a potential target for new drugs. Wed, 25 May 2022 15:17:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220525151738.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405084546.htm Labour and natural childbirth causes stress on a mother's body but an emergency Caesarean is associated with even more inflammatory gene expression in the placenta, new South Australian research shows. The study investigated differences in placenta inflammation markers after delivery of both male and female babies involved in 20 emergency Caesarean procedures - compared with 40 placentas from vaginal (or 'natural') deliveries and 10 placentas from an elective C-section at an Adelaide public maternity hospital between 2006 and 2018. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:45:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220405084546.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220331151530.htm A new study uses next-generation gene sequencing to get a clearer read on the community of viruses present in vaginal microbiome samples and its implication for the development of cervical cancer. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:15:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220331151530.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220316145804.htm Individual Candida albicans yeast strains in the human gut are as different from each other as the humans that carry them, and some C. albicans strains may damage the gut of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study. The findings suggest a possible way to tailor treatments to individual patients in the future. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:58:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220316145804.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220315162810.htm Pathogens don't always work against drug treatments. Sometimes, they can strengthen them, according to new research. Researchers have now looked at two pathogens that often occur at similar sites, particularly in cystic fibrosis and mechanically ventilated patients: Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The researchers investigated the effectiveness of an antifungal drug, fluconazole, with both pathogens. The results showed that P. aeruginosa works with fluconazole to eliminate drug tolerance and clear the C. albicans infection. The bacteria also enhance the drug's ability against a second pathogenic Candida species that tends to be more resistant to the drug. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:28:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220315162810.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220308102752.htm Women who have had one ovary surgically removed (unilateral oophorectomy) are less likely to become pregnant after in vitro fertilization and give birth to fewer babies than women with both ovaries. That is according to an extensive meta-analysis. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:27:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220308102752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220302210007.htm New research reports the largest ever whole-genome sequencing project for the potentially fatal yeast infection Candida glabrata from hospitals across Scotland. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:00:07 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220302210007.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220301205645.htm New research has found that fungal infections account for $6.7 billion in health care spending in 2018. And that's just the cases that were directly responsible for inpatient hospital stays. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:56:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/03/220301205645.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211221133526.htm New research marks a major step forward in understanding C. auris biology, homing in on the genetics behind its ability to shape-shift from a round yeast form to a more hair-like, filamentous form -- potentially unlocking how the emerging pathogen causes disease. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:35:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211221133526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211117100048.htm Current medications aren't particularly effective against fungi. The situation is becoming more challenging because these organisms are developing resistance to antimicrobial treatments, just as bacteria are. Now, researchers report that they have identified compounds that tackle these infections in a new way -- by interfering with fungal enzymes required for fatty acid synthesis -- potentially opening the door to better therapies. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:00:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211117100048.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211112134734.htm In a new study designed to better understand and combat these structures, scientists identified some of the key proteins in biofilms of the fungus Candida albicans that control both how they resist antifungal drugs and how they become dispersed throughout the body. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:47:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/11/211112134734.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210804123506.htm 科学家在understandi取得了一个突破ng the genesis of uterine leiomyomas, also called fibroids. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:35:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210804123506.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210728150337.htm In an attempt to find out why the long-term outcomes are poorer for patients with lobular breast cancer -- which affects some 40,000 women a year -- researchers began looking at the role of the protein MDC1 in tumor cells. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:03:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210728150337.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210714110525.htm Bacteria's role in gut health has received attention in recent years. But new research shows that fungi -- another microorganism that lives within us -- may be equally important in health and disease. Fungi thrive in the healthy gut, but when interactions with the immune system are off-balance, they cause intestinal damage that may contribute to gastrointestinal disease. Additional investigation demonstrate that vaccines could be developed as therapeutics to improve gut health. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:05:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210714110525.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210617163655.htm Babies born by Cesarean section don't have the same healthy bacteria as those born vaginally, but a new study finds that these natural bacteria can be restored. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:36:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210617163655.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210601100715.htm Women carrying human papillomavirus (HPV) run an elevated risk of preterm birth, a new study shows. A connection can thus be seen between the virus itself and the risk for preterm birth that previously has been observed in pregnant women who have undergone treatment for abnormal cell changes due to HPV. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:07:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210601100715.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210524161750.htm Yan research group has solved a longstanding scientific debate about the mechanism underlying the gamete and embryo transport within the Fallopian tube. Using a mouse model where the animals lacked motile cilia in the oviduct, they demonstrated that motile cilia in the very distal end of the Fallopian tube, the infundibulum, are essential for oocyte pickup. Mon, 24 May 2021 16:17:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210524161750.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210519120903.htm The yeast Candida albicans can cause itchy, painful urinary tract and vaginal yeast infections. For women in low-resource settings who lack access to healthcare facilities, these infections create substantial social and economic burdens. Now, researchers have developed color-changing threads that turn bright pink in the presence of C. albicans. When embedded in tampons or sanitary napkins, they could allow women to quickly and discreetly self-diagnose vulvovaginal yeast infections, the researchers say. Wed, 19 May 2021 12:09:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210519120903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210518205444.htm By targeting the bonds between bacteria and yeast that can form a sticky dental plaque, a new therapeutic strategy could help wash away the build-up while sparing oral tissues, according to a new study. Tue, 18 May 2021 20:54:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210518205444.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210505130536.htm A protein called Sir2 may facilitate C. albicans' transition from ovoid yeast to thread-like hypha. C. albicans cells that were missing the Sir2 gene were less likely to form true hyphae in lab experiments than cells of the same species that had that gene. Wed, 05 May 2021 13:05:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/05/210505130536.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210311185953.htm New research found that unbalanced progesterone signals may cause some pregnant women to experience preterm labor or prolonged labor. The study in mice provides novel insights for developing treatments. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:59:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210311185953.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210309105140.htm A research team has uncovered a molecular mechanism to help explain how psychological and/or physiological stress in pregnant women triggers preterm birth with no known cause. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:51:40 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210309105140.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210222124630.htm Using new and existing datasets the team studied genes that were active in the uterine linings of different animals while pregnant or carrying eggs. Scientists also investigated the changing levels of HAND2 during gestation. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:46:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210222124630.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210205155813.htm Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according to new research. Breakdowns in this process can leave people susceptible to deadly fungal infections. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:58:13 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210205155813.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210202101043.htm Hormone therapy can be very effective for so-called estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. But it only works for a little more than half of women who receive the treatment. In a small study, researchers found that women whose tumors did not respond to a one-day estrogen challenge did not benefit from hormone therapy. The findings could help doctors choose treatments most likely to help their patients. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:10:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210202101043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201210074731.htm The mental symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder improve following treatment with a progesterone receptor modulator. The mechanism of action of the study drug provides insights into the potential molecular mechanisms underlying this disorder and its treatment. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:47:31 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201210074731.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201124122919.htm A new paper analyzes existing research to look at reasons why COVID-19 symptom severity and mortality are more frequent in men than in women and in older people. The research suggests female reproductive steroids play a protective role. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:29:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201124122919.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201119141732.htm By combing the ocean for antimicrobials, scientists have discovered a new antifungal compound that efficiently targets multi-drug-resistant strains of deadly fungi without toxic side effects in mice. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:17:32 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/11/201119141732.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028195605.htm A new study provides new estimates of the increased risks of breast cancer associated with use of different hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preparations. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:56:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028195605.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028083000.htm Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have received intense scrutiny in recent years because of their persistence in the environment and potential endocrine-disrupting effects. However, their estrogenic activities are controversial, with different studies showing apparently contradictory results. Now, researchers have used a combination of laboratory experiments and computer modeling to reveal that PFASs can interact with the estrogen receptor in different ways to influence estrogen-controlled gene expression. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:30:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201028083000.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200917105419.htm Women with a longer reproductive period had an elevated risk for dementia in old age, compared with those who were fertile for a shorter period, a population-based study. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:54:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200917105419.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200729114821.htm COVID-19 may increase the risk of blot cots in women who are pregnant or taking estrogen with birth control or hormone replacement therapy, according to new research. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:48:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200729114821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200709141545.htm Women who deliver their first child by cesarean section (C-section) are less likely to conceive a second child than those who deliver vaginally, despite being just as likely to plan a subsequent pregnancy, according to researchers. The team followed more than 2,000 women for three years after they delivered their first child. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:15:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200709141545.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200615140859.htm Transmission of COVID-19 from mother to baby during pregnancy is uncommon, and the rate of infection is no greater when the baby is born vaginally, breastfed or allowed contact with the mother, according to a new study. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:08:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200615140859.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200610094038.htm Sex hormones influence the structure and function of the brain, but little is known about the effect of hormone therapies (HT) on changes in the brain during menopause. A new study shows smaller increases in structural brain changes related to aging were associated with hormone-level changes from transdermal estradiol or oral conjugated equine estrogen. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:40:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200610094038.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200604152114.htm Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform better than strains currently used in probiotics for vaginal health, according to a new study. The findings suggest that a vaginal health probiotic that includes top-performing vaginal Lactobacillus strains may improve treatment options for bacterial vaginosis. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:21:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200604152114.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200513171117.htm Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most frequent bacterial infections, affecting nearly 30% of women of reproductive age in the United States, and anywhere from 15 to 50% of women around the world. It is associated with the spread of HIV in Africa, where women make up the majority of those infected, as well as preterm birth and low-birth weight around the world. Wed, 13 May 2020 17:11:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200513171117.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200512134532.htm A woman's genetic make-up may cause her to gain weight when using a popular form of birth control. Tue, 12 May 2020 13:45:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200512134532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200421112542.htm Scientists set out to investigate the evolution of a gene that helps women stay pregnant: the progesterone receptor gene. The results come from an analysis of the DNA of 115 mammalian species. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:25:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200421112542.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200408085544.htm Pregnant women who deliver early are more likely to have a varied vaginal microbiome, especially in their first trimester. Combining data from several studies, the researchers analyzed information across a wide range of women in terms of ethnicity and stage of pregnancy and also highlight the specific bacteria associated with premature births. The authors hope these findings could help identify women at higher risk of giving birth prematurely. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:55:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200408085544.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200305132144.htm For years, curry lovers have sworn by the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, but its active compound, curcumin, has long frustrated scientists hoping to validate these claims with clinical studies. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:21:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200305132144.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191022080736.htm A new study provides a first step toward the development of an inexpensive point-of-care diagnostic test to assess the presence of known risk factors for preterm birth in resource-poor areas. The study found that measuring levels of TIMP-1 and D-lactic acid in vaginal secretions may be a noninvasive, cost-effective way to assess the risk for preterm birth due to a short cervix and microbiome composition. Tue, 22 Oct 2019 08:07:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191022080736.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191016074752.htm Estrogen has a significant role in overall brain health and cognitive function. That's why so many studies focused on the prevention of cognitive decline consider the effect of reduced estrogen levels during the menopause transition. A new study suggests a cognitive benefit from a longer reproductive window complemented with hormone therapy. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:47:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191016074752.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191008083102.htm An expert in intravital microscopy is making breakthroughs in invasive fungal infections. He has discovered a pathway by which liver macrophages capture fungi before dissemination to target organs like the brain. This not only provides an explanation as to why individuals with liver disease have enhanced risk of fungal infection, but also points to therapeutic options to prevent these infections, which kill 1.5 million people annually. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:31:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191008083102.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002112620.htm 近50%的绝经期女性阴道的抱怨dryness, itching, and burning, among other commonly reported menopause symptoms. Laser therapy is one of the newer techniques for addressing these problems. A new study suggests that it is as effective and safe as vaginal estrogen in improving sexual and urinary functionality. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:26:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002112620.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190924143201.htm A large cohort study of women who have had one or more previous Cesarean sections suggests that attempting a vaginal birth in a subsequent pregnancy is associated with higher health risks to both the mother and the infant than electing for another Cesarean. The research, published in PLOS Medicine on Sept. 24, 2019, addresses a lack of information on the outcomes of birth options after previous cesarean section and can be used to counsel women about their choices. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:32:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190924143201.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190912141758.htm Bone marrow-derived cells play a role in changes to the mouse uterus before and during pregnancy, enabling implantation of the embryo and reducing pregnancy loss, according to new research. 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