Gynaecology
Medical area for women's reproductive health
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| 2022 |
Hyperandrogenism
InterACT, an intersex organization, officially listed hyperandrogenism as an intersex variation in their organizational glossary.
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| 2022 |
Our Bodies, Ourselves
Launched 'Our Bodies, Ourselves Today' through a collaboration with the Center for Women's Health and Human Rights at Suffolk University, creating a new website featuring health information.
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| 2020 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,366 women with PCOS was conducted, analyzing sexual dysfunction and testosterone levels, finding an average testosterone level of 2.34 nmol/L.
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| April 21 2020 | Bedford Research Foundation piloted a public SARS2 (Coronavirus) testing program, which was successfully received and demonstrated potential for further expansion. |
| April 10 2020 | Bedford Research Foundation expanded its operations to include SARS2 testing, becoming one of 66 FDA-approved COVID-19 testing sites in the United States. Initial testing began with samples from Sturdy Hospital in Attleboro and Emerson in Concord. |
| 2019 |
Hyperandrogenism
Hyperandrogenism regulations were revised by World Athletics and IOC to focus more specifically on differences in sex development (DSD).
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| 2018 |
Our Bodies, Ourselves
The group announced they would no longer publish new print editions or update their website due to financial pressures.
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| 2017 |
Hyperandrogenism
A meta-analysis study revealed that bariatric surgery in women with severe obesity and PCOS can significantly decrease total and free testosterone levels, and help correct hirsutism and menstrual dysfunction.
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| 2017 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Another review found that myo-inositol supplementation appears effective in improving several hormonal disturbances associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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| 2017 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Multiple reviews examined the potential of myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositols in regulating menstrual cycles and improving ovulation, concluding there is a lack of evidence regarding pregnancy probability.
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| 2016 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
The National Institute of Health allocated only 0.1% of its $32.3 billion research budget to PCOS research, highlighting the limited funding for this condition.
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| 2015 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A systematic review concluded there was no evidence that vitamin D supplementation reduced or mitigated metabolic and hormonal dysregulations in PCOS.
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| 2014 | London Women's Clinic admitted to failing its duty of care by providing sperm that was incorrectly screened as 'normal' when it was known to be 'abnormal'. The clinic reached an out-of-court settlement with the affected family and was warned by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) after inspectors discovered staff had failed to perform crucial sperm screening verification stages. |
| 2014 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A medical review concluded that the use of metformin during the first trimester does not increase the risk of major birth defects in women with PCOS.
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| 2013 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A scientific review found similar improvements in various health parameters for women with PCOS through weight loss, independent of specific diet composition.
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| 2013 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A scientific review found similar improvements in multiple health metrics for women with PCOS through weight loss, regardless of diet composition.
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| 2012 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A review was published finding that myo-inositol supplementation appears to be effective in improving several hormonal disturbances associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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| 2012 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A review found that myo-inositol supplementation appears to be effective in improving several hormonal disturbances associated with PCOS.
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| 2011 |
Hyperandrogenism
The International Association of Athletics Federations (now World Athletics) and IOC (International Olympic Committee) released statements restricting the eligibility of female athletes with high testosterone, introducing regulations related to hyperandrogenism.
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| 2011 |
Femalia
Last Gasp published a reprint edition of Femalia, making the book available again to readers.
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| 2011 |
Our Bodies, Ourselves
Publication of the most recent edition of 'Our Bodies, Ourselves', maintaining its legacy as a comprehensive resource for women's health and sexuality information.
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| 2011 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A review was conducted finding insufficient evidence to conclude any beneficial effect from D-chiro-inositol for PCOS management.
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| 2011 |
Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre
Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre launched Birmingham Spermbank, a dedicated organisation to manage sperm donors and increase sperm donation awareness in the Midlands region. The initiative included media engagement, such as a programme on BBC Asian Network, to promote donor sperm availability in the local community.
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| November 2011 |
Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre
The first baby conceived through Preimplantation Genetic Testing was born at the Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre.
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| 2010 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A medical review was published concluding that women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have an elevated prevalence of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, independent of body mass index (BMI).
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| 2010 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A study of 596 women with PCOS used liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) to precisely quantify testosterone levels, revealing median testosterone values of 41 and 47 ng/dL across two different laboratories.
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| 2010 |
Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre
Marked thirty years of operations, solidifying its position as the longest established fertility clinic in the Midlands.
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| 2010 |
Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre
The Centre developed and began offering Preimplantation Genetic Testing / Diagnosis services (PGD; PGT-M; PGT-SR; PGT-A) in collaboration with the West Midlands Regional Genetics Service.
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