Some, but not all, research suggests that more women recall events that happened under anesthesia than men do, and that women wake up from anesthesia faster than men. When you purchase through links ...

DIFFERENCE. PREGNANCY CAN BE HARD ENOUGH AS IS, BUT ADD IN OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS LIKE ASTHMA, AND THAT CAN REALLY ADD STRESS TO AN ALREADY STRESSFUL SITUATION. IT’S HARDER TO MOVE UP AND DOWN ...

An ultrasound of the lungs could help physicians determine quickly if a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is at risk for respiratory failure, according to preliminary research published in ...

Women’s level of education may predict their choice to use epidural or spinal anesthesia during a singleton birth via vaginal delivery, according to a study published in National Vital Statistics ...

Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe post-partum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, according to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Does a person's sex affect how they respond to anesthesia? So far, the data is limited and ...

General anesthesia is given during surgery to make people unconscious, eliminate pain during the procedure and prevent reflex movements. Many factors are known to impact how anesthesia affects a given ...