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The real reasons miscarriage exists – and why it's so misunderstood

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The real reasons miscarriage exists – and why it's so misunderstood

New research reveals that miscarriage serves a critical role in human evolution – and in some instances, may even be associated with optimal fertility

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Women protesting

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Vaginal mesh safety review highlights failures in UK health system

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Delaying IVF by three months doesn't seem to affect success rates

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Delaying IVF by three months doesn't seem to affect success rates

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Vegetarian diet

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Vegetarians may have a lower risk of urinary tract infections

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AI

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AI is being used to select embryos for women undergoing IVF

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Baby being breastfed

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding linked to lower risk of early menopause

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Blood test can predict when women will have their last period

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Blood test can predict when women will have their last period

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A woman

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Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger PTSD and depression

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A group of women

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Majority of women who have an abortion don’t regret it five years on

A survey of US women found half said the decision to have an abortion was difficult, but five years later most felt positive or no emotion about it

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Humans

UK’s Vagina Museum busts myths with surgery tales and glitter tampons

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Monthly oral contraceptive capsule shown to work in pigs

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An insulin nasal spray could help with polycystic ovary syndrome

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