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Beyond pain medication: striving toward more patient-centered placement of intrauterine devices

Contraception
This study aimed to assess patient experiences and preferences for counseling, addressing pain and anxiety, and provider support during placement of intrauterine devices (IUDs).This mixed-methods study included a survey and in-depth interviews of patients undergoing IUD placement.
Angela Dempsey, Claire Aucoin, Will Stallings, Anna Kulangara, Beth Sundstrom   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Myths and methodologies: Optimising experimental rigour in heat adaptation research: Menstrual status classification and scheduling approaches

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Women remain underrepresented in thermal physiology research, particularly within studies examining physiological adaptation to hot environments. Among the limited research that includes female participants, few studies have appropriately classified menstrual status of their participants or rigorously accounted for ovarian hormone influences ...
Jessica A. Mee, Tessa R. Flood
wiley   +1 more source

The effects of a (poly)phenol‐rich food intervention on markers of exercise‐induced inflammation and oxidative stress: A randomised controlled trial

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examined whether consuming a (poly)phenol‐rich food before strenuous muscle‐damaging exercise can modify post‐exercise markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. Using a double‐blinded, randomised, placebo‐controlled, between‐subjects design, 26 recreationally active males (n = 15) and females (n = 11) consumed higher‐(poly ...
Abrar Al Hebshi, Josh Thorley, Ana Rodriguez‐Mateos, Zicheng Zhang, Lewis J James, Tom Clifford   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Voltage‐gated potassium channels mediate thyroid hormone control of skeletal muscle excitability

The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract figure legend Thyroid hormone (TH)‐dependent remodelling of potassium (K+) channel networks regulates skeletal muscle (SkM) excitability. Triiodothyronine (T3), locally generated from thyroxine (T4) by type 2 deiodinase (D2), binds thyroid hormone receptors (TRα/β) and modulates transcription via thyroid response elements (TREs).
Annarita Nappi, Caterina Miro, Annunziata Gaetana Cicatiello, Ilaria Piccialli, Serena Sagliocchi, Lucia Acampora, Federica Restolfer, Rosa Sirica, Melania Murolo, Emery Di Cicco, Daniela Terracciano, Anna Pannaccione, Monica Dentice   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Combined Effect of Obesity and Contraceptive Use on Pulmonary Embolism in Adolescent Females Residing in the United States

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, Volume 73, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Combined oral contraceptive (COC) use in obese adult women dramatically increases the relative risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (PE). The risk of a PE in obese adolescent females taking contraceptives is currently unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of body mass index (BMI) and contraceptive
John Puetz, Joanne Salas
wiley   +1 more source

Editorial Commentary: Estrogen Influences Shoulder Health

Arthroscopy, Volume 42, Issue 9, Page 1538-1540, September 2026.
Abstract Estrogen influences bone mineral density, muscle quality and quantity, and collagen synthesis, rotator cuff tearing, worse outcomes after rotator cuff repair, hyperlaxity, and adhesive capsulitis. In this commentary, we discuss the potential explanations for the highly significant associations between hormonal systemic birth control and a ...
Peter Chalmers, Robert Tashjian
wiley   +1 more source

Non‐inferiority analysis of a fetal heart rate artificial intelligence algorithm to registered nurse assessment

Pregnancy, Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2026.
Abstract Introduction Cardiotocography (CTG) is widely used for monitoring fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine activity (UA) during pregnancy and labor. Clinician interpretation of CTG tracings may be subjective, leading to significant inter‐ and intra‐observer variability and inconsistent clinical decision‐making.
Rohit Pardasani, Renee Vitullo, Sara Harris, Karen P. Becker, Halit O. Yapici, John W. Beard   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors Associated With Female Adolescent Usage of Modern Contraceptives in Northern Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Survey of a Rural Municipality

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
Among 408 sexually active adolescent girls in rural northern Ghana, modern contraceptive use was low (20.8%) despite high awareness (75.2%). Maternal education and information from health workers/teachers were associated with lower use, whereas clinic availability increased use. Interventions must move beyond awareness to address social norms and youth‐
Joseph Lasong, Yula Salifu, Gordon Dandeebo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Reproductive Health Education Intervention on Family Planning Uptake Among Market Women of Reproductive Age in Osun State

Reproductive, Female and Child Health, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Despite various initiatives to promote family planning and the availability of various contraceptive methods, many women of reproductive age do not utilise these services effectively, and the gap between need and access has translated to a high unintended pregnancy rate in Osun State.
Adeniyi Olanipekun Fasanu, Sunday Charles Adeyemo, Kehinde Awodele, Oluwafunmilayo Adefemi Fasanu, Akintunde Rasaq Akindele, Eniola Dorcas Olabode, Adegboye Isaac Isawumi, Sunday Olarewaju, Ayodele Raphael Ajayi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immediate placement of intrauterine device after second‐trimester medical abortion—Secondary outcomes with one‐year follow‐up

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 9, Page 1672-1679, September 2026.
Immediate intrauterine device placement after second‐trimester medical abortion was associated with a higher incidence of expulsion, lower use of IUD at 12 months, and lower acceptance compared with delayed placement. However, no significant increase in subsequent pregnancies or abortions was observed at the 12 month follow‐up.
Sara Hogmark, Caroline Westermark, Niklas Envall, Kristina Gemzell‐Danielsson, Helena Kopp Kallner   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source