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World Menopause Day is observed on October 18 annually to raise awareness about menopause Hot flashes, chills, night sweats, mood swings are some of the common symptoms of menopause Seeking guidance from healthcare professionals, including your doctor and therapist, can be invaluable in providing you with tailored advice and support during this transformative period

Researchers in this study concluded that women with a history of infertility had greater odds of experiencing sleep problems, depressive mood, and irritability No association was documented between infertility and other common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or anxiety Prior studies have shown that 30 per cent to 60 per cent of women undergoing evaluation and treatment of infertility screen positive for depression

Typical symptoms of endometriosis include painful menstruation, pain in the pelvic area, difficult or painful sexual intercourse, and difficulty getting pregnant Correct diagnosis is often delayed by around seven years Surgery has traditionally been the ‘gold standard’ for diagnosing the condition and classifying the type of endometriosis

Adenomyosis affects an estimated one in ten women of reproductive age The greatest risk was for cesarean section delivery - this was 20 times higher for women with adenomyosis than for those without the condition The likelihood of surgical removal of the uterus and wound complications was also much increased, according to the findings.

The new 3D technology - called EVATAR - is made with human tissue and will enable scientists to conduct much-needed testing of new drugs for safety and effectiveness on the female reproductive system.

Experiments were carried out in the fruit fly, which shares many similar pathways and characteristics with human genes.

According to them, Hypothyroidism -- when the thyroid gland doesn`t produce enough thyroid hormone -- is more common a cause for infertility and miscarriage in women than most of them realize.