More articles about: Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital
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Mapping the human uterus: diverse cells interact in surprising ways

Michigan Medicine researchers identify new uterine cell types, how they change and how work together through cycles, laying the groundwork for studying challenges like infertility.
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Sharp spike seen in emergency visits for life threatening pregnancy complication

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, the second leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, may be sending a significantly higher number of pregnant people to the emergency department.
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Back to school viruses: what’s new with parvovirus B19, RSV, flu and COVID in kids

An expert shares more about back to school seasonal viruses, such as parvovirus B19, RSV, flu and COVID.
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Diet while breastfeeding could be connected to baby’s nutrition

A study offers clues to how lipids, or fat, in a breastfeeding individual’s blood may be connected to their baby’s nutrition. 
 vines all over growing out of purple woman drawing pink background calendar up and pad on right. calendar says the normal menstrual cycle typically lasts for less than 7 days and occurs every 21 to 35 days. the average woman loses about 2-3 tablespoons of blood during her period. pad says the typical cost the menstrual hygiene products is $7 to $10 per month, which adds up to between $3,360 and $4,800 over the course of a life time
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Addressing disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia

A large grant for Michigan Medicine will launch important research to improve the screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder that disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic populations
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Nurse shares IVF journey that led to her son

Malinda and David Morrison III welcomed their son in 2022 after years of trying to conceive
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Despite stigma, many support making menstrual products more accessible, study suggests

Survey shows many teens and young adults support making menstrual products more accessible to fight "period poverty."
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Fitness instructor, backpacker returns to active lifestyle after years of pain from endometriosis

Woman seeks answers for painful periods, leading to the discovery of endometriosis, large ovarian cysts, organ inflammation and appendix cancer
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Pelvic floor injury during vaginal birth is life-altering and preventable, experts say

New technology can prevent pelvic floor conditions associated with childbirth.
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Emergency contraception related ER visits dropped significantly over 14 year period

After federal approval for over the counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency departments across the U.S. saw dramatic decreases in related visits.
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What is placenta accreta? An expert explains

Jourdan Triebwasser, M.D., medical director of the University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital Birth Center and a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with a particular interest in this condition, shares more about detecting and treating the condition, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in maternal-fetal outcomes.
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Saying Goodbye to UTIs

Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
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Do your UTIs keep returning?

A Michigan Medicine urogynecologist discusses what urinary tract infections are, how they are treated and what new research is on the horizon.
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Long in decline, maternal mortality rate trends have stalled in recent years

After decades of falling global maternal mortality rates, has the momentum evaporated? A new WHO report suggests just that, and Michigan Medicine researchers are urging their peers not to take their collective eye off the ball.
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Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population

: Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population a study suggests.
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