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Giving birth at an older age is linked to a longer life in women

Every additional year before a woman gives birth to her last child is associated with an extra 22 days of life

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First over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the US

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A scanning electron micrograph of blood from someone with iron deficiency anaemia, showing irregularly-shaped, small red blood cells

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Almost 40 per cent of US girls and young women have low iron levels

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Endometriosis may be caused by bacterial infections

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Bacteria Klebsiella, 3D illustration. Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria which are often nosocomial antibiotic resistant

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Gut bacteria that break down oestrogen linked to depression in women

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Human endometrium tissue, which lines the uterus, from a person without endometriosis

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Endometriosis could be controlled with monthly antibody injections

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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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A better understanding of PCOS offers fresh hope for new treatments

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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

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Human sperm

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Sperm-blocking vaginal gel could be a reliable contraceptive method

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E. coli bacteria

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Vaccine to prevent UTIs could be taken as a dissolving tablet

Recurrent UTIs could one day be prevented with a vaccine instead of antibiotics if promising results in mice and rabbits are replicated in clinical trials

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How repealing Roe v Wade in the US will lead to more women’s deaths

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Botox relieves endometriosis cramps when injected into pelvic muscles

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Endometriosis genetic discovery may lead to new forms of treatment

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Forget about blame with miscarriage: its function is entirely natural

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