REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

This completed study reviewed medical charts of 45 women whose copper IUDs broke during removal, requiring a hysteroscopy (a camera-guided procedure) to take out the pieces. Researchers looked for patient-related factors that might raise the risk of IUD fragmentation. The goal is…

This study looked at gut and vaginal bacteria in 20 women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and 20 healthy women of similar age. POI causes ovaries to stop working normally before age 40, affecting hormones and fertility. Researchers collected stool, vaginal swabs, blood…

This study aimed to understand what people think about gender-inclusive sexual and reproductive health materials. Researchers showed 454 adults two different versions of health content and asked which they preferred. The goal was to learn how to make health information more welco…

This study tested whether less invasive methods—a vaginal swab or a fluid sample from the uterus—can accurately measure the microbiome (bacteria) in the womb, compared to the standard endometrial biopsy. Fifty-seven women provided samples at two time points. The goal is to find a…

This study tested whether playing an escape room game helps university students learn more about sexual and reproductive health and shape their views on gender equality. 80 students took a reproductive health class; half also played a themed escape room game. Researchers compared…

This study tested whether a fun, game-like online lesson could improve university students' knowledge and attitudes about family planning. Forty students who had never received such training before took a survey, then played an interactive 20-minute lesson, and finally took the s…

This study tested a web-based decision support tool called MyPath for women veterans aged 18-44. The tool helps them think about pregnancy goals and birth control before a VA primary care visit. Half of the 465 participants received a link to the tool before their appointment; th…