Women's Reproductive Health

[EXTENDED] The 25th Biennial Conference of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is returning to Bethesda, Maryland (Washington, DC metro area) on July 17-20, 2025. Abstract due: Feb 21, 2025. Posters due by April 30, 2025. Submit here: forms.gle/BYBo9KZhDCsvXG…

New study examines menstrual practices among 474 adolescent girls in Bangladesh. Findings show hygiene gaps are more common at home, with poor school WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) facilities driving high absenteeism. #WRH Learn more tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New study examined menstrual product posts on Sina Weibo and Little Red Book. Analysis of 600 posts shows social media perpetuates stigma through text, visuals, celebrity endorsements, and user engagement, reinforcing misconceptions about menstruation. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Recent study examines contraceptive use and family planning among South Asian women in New York City. Interviews show how they navigate sociocultural expectations, gain autonomy, and hold supportive attitudes toward abortion. #WRH tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New paper shows how U.S. health care providers support pregnancy after perinatal loss using trauma-informed care. Providers prioritise safety, trust, and support but less often focus on empowerment, collaboration, or cultural factors. #WRH Learn more tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New paper shows how college students are emotionally reacting to the U.S. abortion ban. Interviews with 32 undergraduates reveal women face heightened fear, anxiety, and stress over lost reproductive rights, highlighting gendered health inequalities. #WRH tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New research from rural Ghana explores the experiences of maternal near miss survivors. Findings show how social norms, misinterpreted danger signs, and delays in care contributed to life threatening complications and lasting mental health impacts. #WRH tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New qualitative research finds that premenstrual symptoms may mirror early emotional maltreatment and surface suppressed experiences. Using interviews and drawing tasks across nine countries, the study highlights drawing as a powerful therapeutic tool. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New paper shows that women’s empowerment shapes unintended pregnancies in Nigeria. Using data from 6,265 women, the study finds modern contraceptive use lowers risk, but empowerment without social support can increase it. Discover implications below: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

A realist study shows that when healthcare professionals discuss pregnancy intentions and provide holistic, individualized support, people with health conditions have better preconception health and reduced risks for parent and child. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New paper examines how the fertility app Natural Cycles uses influencer-sponsored content on Instagram. Analysis found frequent emotional, credibility, and logic-based appeals, often linking “natural” messaging to concerns about hormonal birth control. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Endometriosis is not solely an individual condition but a shared relational experience. Interviews with 10 couples revealed themes of uncertainty, endurance, and resilience, with impacts on intimacy, fertility, social life, and professional identity. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New study in Nepal shows how pressure to conceive soon after marriage and preference for sons shape women’s pregnancy experiences and mental wellbeing. Limited decision-making power and concealing early pregnancy contribute to significant distress. #WRH tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

New research on infertility shows how insensitive comments can cause lasting harm. From prying about family plans to unsolicited advice and dismissive optimism, 160 narratives reveal what not to say and why supportive communication matters. #WRH tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Recent study found minimal effects of luteal phase, inflammation, and unwanted sexual activity on arousal, anxiety, and disgust responses. Findings underscore complexity of women’s emotional responses and need for larger studies to detect subtle effects. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

A study Sri Lanka found that sub fertile couples use multiple treatment paths including medical, traditional, and religious care, with choices shaped by culture, stigma, cost, and access. Findings calls for better education and affordable fertility care. doi.org/10.1080/232936…

New 21-item scale measures how fertility affects women’s emotional, career, and financial well-being, offering a validated tool to guide research and support reproductive health interventions. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Perimenopause fiction, or peri-fiction, is emerging in American and British literature, showing midlife women living fulfilling lives despite menopause. This genre helps normalise menopause experiences, enhancing education and cultural understanding. #WRH tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Study of 348 first-time Aussie moms: heavy social media use increased fear of childbirth and preference for cesareans. Findings suggest that balanced content could help support informed birth choices. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… #SocialMedia #WRH

A phenomenological study found highly stressed mothers see #breastfeeding as a sacrifice with less support, while less stressed mothers stay informed, set goals, and maintain autonomy. Findings indicate education and societal support may improve outcomes. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Review of 21 studies shows intimate partner violence, especially physical, increases risk of spontaneous abortion. Highlights urgent need for screening, support, and intervention for pregnant women. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… #IPV #Abortion #WRH