Health — Fertility — November 23rd, 2025

What's the difference between a home birth and a free birth?
If you're looking on social media for information and experiences of giving birth at home, you'll find widely varied content.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — November 22nd, 2025

New research identifies molecular pathways linking hot weather and preterm birth risk
An Emory University study, published Friday by Science Advances, provides the first evidence that exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy is linked to specific biological changes in mothers that are also associated with preterm birth.w
November 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — November 20th, 2025

Does masturbating really help menopause symptoms? New research says yes
Masturbation may help alleviate certain menopause symptoms such as sleep difficulties, irritability, vaginal pain, and bloating for some women, though only about 20% report symptom relief. Evidence suggests potential benefits via relaxation, endorphin release, and improved vaginal function, but research remains limited. Masturbation is safe and accessible, yet not all women find it beneficial or desirable.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — November 14th, 2025

Circadian rhythm discovery may transform what time of day doctors induce labor
In a discovery that could shift labor and delivery practices around the world, researchers at Michigan State University have found that the effectiveness of oxytocin—a common medication used to induce or speed up labor—depends on the time of day it's administered, especially for patients with gestational diabetes.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Genetic tool reveals chromosome changes linked to pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss may occur in as many as 25% of all pregnancies. Most of these losses occur in the first trimester, and about half are caused by genetic or chromosomal issues.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Rethinking cesarean closure techniques for better long-term health
A University of Massachusetts Amherst study has found that gerrymandering in North Carolina resulted in reduced access to healthcare services. As states across the country grapple with politically charged redistricting efforts, the finding could ultimately offer a new strategy to fight gerrymandering in the courts, the researchers say.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Self-hypnosis cuts menopausal hot flashes by half
A six-week at-home hypnosis program not only eased hot flashes more than an active placebo but also improved women's daily functioning and sense of control, offering a powerful new option for those who can't or don't want to use hormone therapy.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — November 8th, 2025

Common pesticides may cause testicular damage and lower sperm counts
Widespread farm pesticides may be quietly undermining male reproductive health.
November 8, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — November 7th, 2025

Study reveals uneven access to abortion pill mifepristone in British Columbia
Most pharmacies in British Columbia can provide the abortion pill mifepristone within days, but uneven access still leaves some women facing barriers to this time-sensitive medication, according to new research.
November 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — November 6th, 2025

After Dobbs, Illinois abortion clinics saw surge in out-of-state patients
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, two large Illinois abortion providers saw a 35% increase in abortions, driven by out-of-state patients who lived where abortion care was illegal or more restricted, according to new research.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Research shows reluctance among obstetricians to refer pregnant patients to allergy specialists
Many pregnant women experience allergies, asthma, or reactions to medications - conditions that can affect both mother and baby if not carefully managed. Yet new research presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests a reluctance among obstetricians to refer their pregnant patients to allergy specialists, even when a referral could help improve care.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Study shows good British Columbia abortion pill access, but gaps remain
Most pharmacies in British Columbia can provide mifepristone for medical abortion within three days, indicating generally strong access. However, some barriers persist, particularly due to inconsistent referral practices and variability between urban and rural areas. Improved communication and referral systems are recommended to address these remaining gaps.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — November 5th, 2025

DNA discovery could help identify mothers at risk of pre-eclampsia
Ancient viral DNA fragments in the human genome regulate genes essential for placental development, with ERV3-MLT1 enhancers linked to pre-eclampsia. Overexpression of the EPS8L1 gene, regulated by these enhancers, induces pre-eclampsia features in placental cells. EPS8L1 protein in maternal blood correlates with pre-eclampsia biomarkers, suggesting potential for early risk detection.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Menstrual health education and programs must reach all young adolescents
Menstrual health remains critically underprioritized in global research and programming, according to a new study titled "Attention to Menarche, Puberty Education, and Menstrual Health Monitoring Are Essential."
November 5, 2025 — Source

Problems with regulating emotions during pregnancy may help predict perinatal depression
Difficulties with emotion regulation during pregnancy are associated with higher risk of perinatal depressive symptoms, detectable as early as the second trimester. Self-reported problems in managing emotions predict depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy and up to six months postpartum, independent of other risk factors. Early screening for emotion regulation could help identify and support at-risk women.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 31st, 2025

97% of women in Denmark experience symptoms during menopause
Menopause is a significant public health challenge for the majority of women in Denmark, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen. For the first time, researchers have conducted a nationwide survey on women's health and experiences of menopause. The researchers are surprised by the results, which highlight the need for more knowledge in this area.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Innovations and challenges in global contraception and family planning
Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in modern contraception over the past 60 years, many gaps remain and the rate of unplanned pregnancies and abortions remains high. These issues have given rise to a new era in contraception research with great opportunities and many challenges.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Researchers discuss gaps, obstacles and solutions for contraception
Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in modern contraception over the past 60 years, many gaps remain and the rate of unplanned pregnancies and abortions remains high. These issues have given rise to a new era in contraception research with great opportunities and many challenges.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Researchers unravel mystery behind rare pregnancy disorder
Leiden researchers have found clues to why a rare pregnancy disorder is mild in some babies but life-threatening in others. Their discovery opens the door to a test that could identify severe cases during pregnancy. Fortunately, a treatment already exists.
October 31, 2025 — Source

When 'eating for two' is off the menu: Study finds 1 in 10 pregnant women experiences food insecurity in Australia
A nutritious diet is vital to good health in both the mother and the developing baby during pregnancy.
October 31, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 30th, 2025

Safeguarding fertility: Study investigates key hormone for women with cancer choosing fertility preservation
Newly diagnosed female cancer patients of reproductive age have a very short window for storing their eggs and embryos before starting cancer treatment. This is a process known as fertility preservation (FP), which protects patients' ability to have children in the future after completing cancer treatment. Currently, scientists cannot predict which women will be successful in achieving a pregnancy or a healthy live birth after completing chemotherapy and undergoing FP.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 25th, 2025

Fertility: The ovaries play a key role in reproductive decline, new research shows
Ovarian cells and tissues, not just egg quality, play a significant role in age-related fertility decline. Comparative analysis of human and mouse ovaries reveals both shared and distinct cellular changes with aging, including increased fibrous tissue and altered support cell function. These findings highlight the ovary's broader ecosystem as key to reproductive aging and infertility.
October 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 20th, 2025

Japan approves its first over-the-counter 'morning-after' pill
Japan has approved its first over-the-counter emergency contraceptive pill, Norlevo, allowing access without a prescription or age restrictions, though use requires pharmacist supervision. This change increases accessibility for women, aligning Japan with over 90 countries where such medication is available without prescription. The pill is effective within 72 hours of intercourse.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Physical activity linked to higher overnight glucose in pregnancy hyperglycemia
A new study using continuous glucose monitors and wearable trackers uncovers a surprising twist in pregnancy health. This shows that more daily movement could mean higher overnight blood sugar, challenging assumptions about exercise and glucose control.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Trump announces lower-cost fertility drug deal with EMD Serono
The Trump administration announced that Boston-based drugmaker EMD Serono will lower the price of one of its leading fertility drugs as part of a push to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more affordable.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Women with large preterm infants may have higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life
A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women's risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to their baby's birthweight.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 17th, 2025

Pregnant patients with preexisting high cholesterol may have elevated cardiovascular risk
Preexisting hyperlipidemia in pregnant women is linked to increased risks of arrhythmia, acute coronary syndrome, antepartum hemorrhage, gestational diabetes, labor and delivery complications, and hypertensive disorders within five years postpartum. No significant differences were observed in postpartum hemorrhage or maternal mortality. Early lipid screening and management are recommended.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Researchers develop functional eggs from human skin cells
Research develops proof of concept for treatment of infertility affecting millions.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 15th, 2025

A new clue to male fertility: Omega-3 fatty acid DHA shown to relax reproductive tract muscle
A research team has discovered that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a major omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, directly relaxes smooth muscle in the male reproductive tract by blocking specific calcium channels.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Absence of key protein scrambles sperm DNA, revealing potential cause of male infertility
Loss of the RAD21L protein in male germ cells disrupts chromatin architecture and gene regulation, impairing spermatogenesis and leading to infertility in mice. RAD21L is essential for proper genome organization and gene expression during sperm development. These findings suggest that similar mechanisms may contribute to unexplained male infertility in humans.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Debunking myths about safe childbirth in the 40s
While delaying motherhood is a growing national trend, a new Orlando Health survey reveals a widespread public misconception. Over half of Americans (54%) believe women cannot give birth safely in their 40s. At Orlando Health, doctors are breaking down these misconceptions and empowering hopeful mothers through advanced testing and technology that ensures safer pregnancies.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Group singing reduces symptoms of postnatal depression for up to six months
A 10-week group singing intervention for mothers with postnatal depression led to significant and sustained reductions in depressive symptoms for up to six months, compared to non-singing activity groups. The singing intervention had higher participant retention, was well accepted, and was cost-effective, falling within recommended NHS spending thresholds.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 13th, 2025

C-section births linked to sleepless nights and painful recoveries
Women who undergo C-sections are more likely to experience debilitating pain and sleep disorders in the months after giving birth. Researchers found both qualitative and large-scale data supporting this link, including a 16% increase in sleep disorder diagnoses. Proper pain management and healthy sleep habits can reduce these risks, helping new mothers recover more smoothly and avoid complications like depression and fatigue.
October 13, 2025 — Source

Flipping the switch on sperm motility offers new hope for male infertility
A protein complex involving TMEM217 and SLC9C1 is essential for maintaining soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC) and cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels in sperm, which are critical for motility. Loss of TMEM217 leads to immotile, infertile sperm, but motility and fertilization can be restored in vitro by adding a cAMP analog, highlighting a potential target for diagnosing and treating male infertility.
October 13, 2025 — Source

mRNA therapy restores sperm production and fertility in mice
Lipid nanoparticle-mediated mRNA delivery targeting testicular genes restored spermatogenesis in a mouse model of non-obstructive azoospermia caused by genetic deficiency. Treated mice produced functional sperm, resulting in healthy, fertile offspring without detectable large-scale genomic alterations. This approach demonstrates a non-integrating, gene-informed strategy for addressing genetic male infertility.
October 13, 2025 — Source

PFAS levels in mothers' blood associated with children's brain structure and functional outcomes
Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, and Örebro University, Sweden, have discovered that the levels of PFAS in mothers' blood during pregnancy are associated with their children's brain structure and function.
October 13, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Fertility — October 10th, 2025

News of a 'giant' baby boy is all over TikTok: What women really need to know
Babies weighing over 4--4.5 kg are classified as macrosomic or large for gestational age, a condition affecting about 9--10% of births. Larger babies can increase the risk of birth complications and interventions, but most are healthy. Risk factors include genetics, prolonged pregnancy, maternal diabetes, and higher maternal weight. Ultrasound estimates of fetal size are often inaccurate.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 8th, 2025

Electroacupuncture accelerates postprostatectomy urinary continence recovery
Electroacupuncture administered three times weekly for six weeks significantly increased urinary continence rates at six weeks post-robot-assisted radical prostatectomy compared to sham stimulation (43.6% versus 21.8%; relative risk 2.00), indicating its potential as a safe adjunct to standard postoperative care for early urinary incontinence.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Survey reveals inconsistent use of containment in gynecologic surgery
A national survey of first-year minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellows indicates widespread use of manual morcellation, often without FDA-cleared containment systems. Off-label use of retrieval bags and frequent bag punctures were reported, largely due to cost concerns. These practices persist despite high awareness of containment, raising concerns about ongoing patient risk and the normalization of unsafe techniques.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Women with surgical menopause may exit workforce earlier: Hormone therapy could help them remain, study suggests
Menopause before the age of 45 (known as early menopause) is associated with an increased risk of an array of serious diseases, including cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. A new study suggests that it may also force women out of the workforce prematurely, although carefully timed hormone therapy may help women remain employed.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — October 3rd, 2025

Here's what the review of the IVF industry said should change—and what it missed
The review recommends shifting IVF clinic accreditation to an independent national body, establishing clear standards, and improving auditing and staff qualifications. It calls for streamlined, nationally consistent regulation and better support for patient complaints. Key gaps include lack of a national donor register, donor supply strategies, and transparency in advertising and misconduct reporting.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — September 29th, 2025

Cornell launches new initiative to uncover how menopause shapes health and disease
Two centuries ago, few women lived long enough to reach menopause. Today, it marks a major inflection point in women's health, yet remains poorly understood. Cornell researchers aim to change that.
September 29, 2025 — Source

FDA reviewing safety of abortion pill mifepristone
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing the safety of mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions for 25 years, amid a push from conservative state attorneys general and anti-abortion groups.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — September 26th, 2025

A mother's death during or after pregnancy may increase risk of infant's death or hospitalization
Global health research has long shown the devastating consequences that maternal deaths have on families and communities in developing countries where maternal mortality rates are high. But this insight is rare in the United States, despite the nation maintaining the highest rate of maternal mortality among its peer nations.
September 26, 2025 — Source

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy associated with better neonatal outcomes without added maternal risk
For the study, "Safety and Efficacy of Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy: Umbrella Review & Meta-Analyses," the author conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase from Jan. 1, 2021, to Sep. 13, 2023. She included 23 meta-analyses inclusive of over 200 studies and 1,250,000 pregnant individuals with documented COVID-19 vaccination.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Expecting mothers increasingly turn to at-home births, says new research
Cincinnati Children's researchers tracked out-of-hospital births and found that the numbers doubled in the region from April 1, 2020--December 31, 2023, compared to births from January 1, 2018--February 29, 2020. The trend was seen most in young, highly educated mothers who were also more likely to have a higher body mass index and fewer prenatal visits, according to a study abstract, "The Changing Landscape of Planned Out-of-Hospital Births."
September 26, 2025 — Source

Study finds more women freezing eggs, fewer returning to use them
An increasing number of women are choosing to freeze their eggs but a much smaller number are returning to use them, according to new UCLA Health research.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — September 25th, 2025

A molecular zipper and a DNA link team up to protect fertility
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes pair up and swap pieces of DNA in a process called crossing over. This exchange is essential: without at least one swap per chromosome pair, fertility and healthy chromosome numbers are at risk.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — September 19th, 2025

Companies Must Provide Accurate and Transparent Information to Users When Posts are Removed
Imagine sharing information about reproductive health care on social media and receiving a message that your content has been removed for violating a policy intended to curb online extremism. That's exactly what happened to one person using Instagram who shared her story with our Stop Censoring Abortion project.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Consumption of food additives during pregnancy can alter offspring gut microbiota and increase inflammatory disease risk
A study conducted in mice by scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm reveals that maternal consumption of dietary emulsifiers can have a negative impact on the gut microbiota of their offspring. These microbiota alterations are thought to significantly increase their risk of developing chronic inflammatory gut disorders and obesity in adulthood.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Metabolism does more than fuel embryonic growth—it also controls the tempo of development, researchers discover
Pregnant women rely on a balanced diet and supplements to deliver proper nutrients to their babies, to ensure they grow healthfully. Such nutrients contribute to fueling development and providing cellular building blocks that lead to healthy brains, bones, organs, and immune systems.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Vitamin D and multivitamins in pregnancy may be linked to lower ADHD and ASD traits
New research from the Generation R study suggests that what mothers eat and what supplements they take during pregnancy could have lasting effects on children's brain structure and behavior, offering some clues to reducing ADHD and autism traits.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — September 9th, 2025

Delayed pregnancies create dual impact on fertility rates and maternal health gaps, researcher finds
In Finland, the proportion of births among women aged over 35 has increased, in 2024 accounting for 27.7% of all births. This trend has important implications both at the societal level and for individuals.
September 9, 2025 — Source

'Nocebo effect' may shape women's experience of the contraceptive pill
Side effects experienced when taking oral contraception may be affected by women's expectations and beliefs about the pill, according to an exploratory study by psychologists.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Pre-established gender norms hinder migrant men's access to sexual and reproductive health care
Refugee and migrant men are bringing the cultural, gender and sexual norms from their countries of origin into their idea of sexual and reproductive health care in their countries of resettlement, researchers from the University of Adelaide have found.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Study reveals teenagers' interest in contraception advice and support from community pharmacies
A recent study conducted by Monash University's SPHERE Center for Research Excellence explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing contraception information and services to adolescents.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — September 4th, 2025

Logical Biological launches sister company, Logical Antigen, delivering customized antigen and protein purification for IVD market
Logical Biological, biospecimen and critical material experts, today announced the launch of a new sister company, Logical Antigen, focused on rapid and customized delivery of high-quality antigens and biologicals, for research and manufacturing of diagnostic products.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Many pregnant women uncertain of marijuana risks even as use increases
Many pregnant women are unsure if it's safe to use marijuana or products containing cannabidiol, an active compound in marijuana, even as they increasingly turn to them to combat morning sickness, anxiety or insomnia, a recent University of Florida Health study shows.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Molecule shows promise for MASH, endometriosis and other chronic diseases
Macrophages are the first line of defense of the immune system, helping fight infections and keeping tissues healthy. But in the context of some chronic diseases, these immune cells undergo changes and become pathogenic, helping drive disease and create inflammation.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 29th, 2025

Inherited DNA changes can cause hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Gene Regulatory Activity Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Reveals DENND1A-Dependant Testosterone Production
August 29, 2025 — Source or Source

Male and female bovine embryos show distinct development paths
Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as early as seven to eight days after fertilization. The breakthrough in basic science has implications for human health -- such as drug development and in vitro fertilization -- and for bovine health and dairy industry sustainability.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Millions of women rely on contraceptives, but a new study shows they may do more than just prevent pregnancy
Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the U.S. alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most often to prevent pregnancy but also to manage conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and irregular cycles.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Updated guidelines put focus on women's autonomy to make their own reproductive choices about high-risk pregnancies
Updated ESC Guidelines, published at ESC Congress 2025 and featured in the European Heart Journal, put a focus on a woman's autonomy in making her own reproductive choices by promoting transparent dialogue and shared decision-making for pregnancies that are high-risk of an adverse maternal and/or fetal event.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 25th, 2025

AI-powered tool that identifies human sperm with fertilization potential boasts 96% accuracy
A research team from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Hong Kong's LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has developed the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately identify human sperm with fertilization potential. This breakthrough could reshape diagnosis and assisted reproductive treatments worldwide.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Bringing remote cervical screening directly to women can transform health care
For years, women in remote Kimberley communities faced an impossible choice—travel hundreds of kilometers for cervical screening or go without. Now, thanks to research from the University of Notre Dame Australia, that choice is being transformed.
August 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 22nd, 2025

Study finds that new AI-enabled tool, TriageGO, is associated with improved triage performance and ED patient flow
On February 27th 2025, the New England Journal of Medicine AI [1] published the most comprehensive study ever done on AI-enabled clinical decision support (CDS) tool, TriageGO, at Yale New Haven Health.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 21st, 2025

A safe painkiller? New research raises concerns about Tylenol's safety in pregnancy
A large-scale review finds that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children. The strongest studies showed the clearest links, pointing to biological pathways like oxidative stress and hormone disruption. Experts call for caution, updated guidelines, and safer alternatives.
August 21, 2025 — Source

International collaboration on nursing and midwifery in the Caribbean deemed a success, according to study
The initiative was created to support the strategic goals of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for nursing and midwifery workforce development in the Caribbean region. The Caribbean faces significant challenges in this area, including high rates of migration and critical workforce shortages.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Many mothers experience worry and self-blame after giving birth
A new study from Aarhus University shows that it is normal for many mothers to feel anxious and overwhelmed after childbirth. The researchers hope the study's findings will encourage better conversations between new mothers and health care professionals.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 19th, 2025

Enhanced role for midwives, including home contraceptive care, explored in study
New research from Monash University's SPHERE Center of Research Excellence has found strong interest among Australian midwives for delivering contraceptive care during postnatal home visits.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Heavy and painful periods linked to lower standardized test grades and attendance, new study finds
As over 5 million students await their GCSE results, researchers have conducted the most robust research to date on how periods impact exam results.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Is Ultrahuman's Ring Air Now the Most Accurate Ovulation-Tracking Smart Ring?
Ultrahuman took an algorithm designed for intravaginal fertility monitors and transformed it into a new Ring Air feature for cycle tracking.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 17th, 2025

Lab-grown stem cells initiate key steps of human egg and sperm formation
More than one-sixth of adults around the world experience infertility in their lifetime. There is a high unmet need not only for increased access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need but, importantly, also for new biomedical solutions that can address the root causes of infertility.
August 17, 2025 — Source

Maryland taps Affordable Care Act fund to help pay for abortion care
Maryland is the first state to tap into an old fund connected to the Affordable Care Act to help solve a new problem: helping pay the expenses of patients who travel to Maryland for an abortion.
August 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 11th, 2025

Losing weight before IVF may increase chance of pregnancy
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessed whether weight loss interventions before in vitro fertilization (IVF) improved reproductive outcomes. The review found that weight loss interventions before IVF could increase the chances of pregnancy, especially in unassisted conception, although the effect on live births was unclear.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — August 4th, 2025

Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss
The best way to find out why a stillbirth occurred is a fetal autopsy—yet these procedures are performed in only 1 in 5 of the over 20,000 stillbirths that occur each year. As I explain in my recent book, "Stillbirth and the Law," the fact that so few fetal autopsies are performed after stillbirths is actually a driver of the disproportionately high number of stillbirths in the U.S.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 29th, 2025

How does the immune system prepare for breastfeeding?
Of the 3.6 million babies born in the United States each year, about 80% begin breastfeeding in their first month of life. Breastfeeding has known benefits for both mother and child, reducing maternal risk of breast and ovarian cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, while simultaneously supporting the baby's nutrition and immune system. But because pregnancy and lactation have been historically understudied, we still don't understand the science behind many of these benefits.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Siemens Healthineers sets new sustainability benchmark as first IVD manufacturer to earn My Green Lab ACT Ecolabel for analyzers, reagents
Siemens Healthineers has earned My Green Lab ACT Ecolabel Certification for more than 150 immunoassay and clinical chemistry reagents used globally by medical laboratories for in vitro diagnostic testing. The company is the first to earn certification for both reagents and analyzers in its Atellica portfolio. Notable assays with the certification include its High-Sensitivity Troponin I assay, which is the first available assay in the U.S. to aid heart attack diagnosis and aid in identifying future risk of death and cardiac events, and its Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Test, the first prognostic test used to help assess the likelihood of disease progression in patients with advanced fibrosis due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
July 29, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 26th, 2025

First of its kind study explores symptom prevalence across the menopause transition
Almost 40 percent of perimenopausal women in a Monash University-led study had untreated and potentially debilitating vasomotor symptoms (VMS) such as hot flushes, night sweats.
July 26, 2025 — Source

Non-Hormonal Male Birth Control Pill Passes Key Test
YourChoice Therapeutics is already testing its drug in a larger Phase II trial.
July 26, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 25th, 2025

Japan Has Just Approved The Creation Of Human Embryos From Stem Cells
A Japanese government panel has just taken a huge step into human embryonic research by approving the creation of embryos derived from human stem cells.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Male birth control pill clears initial safety hurdle
YourChoice Therapeutics, working with Quotient Sciences and Incyte, reports that single oral doses of the investigational non‑hormonal male contraceptive YCT‑529 up to 180 mg produced no clinically relevant safety issues in 16 healthy men.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Study finds roots of mental and neurodegenerative disorders in fetal brain cells
The origin of some neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, can be found in very early stages of brain formation in the fetus. That is, earlier than previously recognized, according to a study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and Yale University, published in Nature Communications.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Surrogates more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness, study finds
People who are gestational carriers (or "surrogates") appear more likely to be diagnosed with a new mental illness during and after pregnancy, according to new research from ICES, McGill University, and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center.
July 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 22nd, 2025

Here's why three-person embryos are a breakthrough for science—but not LGBTQ+ families
The embryo uses the DNA from the egg and sperm of the intended father and mother, as well as cells from the egg of a second woman (the donor).
July 22, 2025 — Source

Scientists recreate mouse egg cell development without ovarian support cells
Researchers from Japan and France have successfully reconstituted the development of mouse egg cells, known as oocytes, from embryonic stem cells entirely in vitro, without the need for ovarian support cells. This new method offers researchers a powerful new platform to investigate the molecular mechanisms that control oogenesis, the process by which egg cells develop, and lays important groundwork for future applications in human reproductive biology.
July 22, 2025 — Source

STIs during pregnancy linked to adverse birth complications, according to new study
Common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy have been linked to a higher risk of significant birth complications including preterm birth, stillbirth and babies born smaller than expected, according to a new, large-scale Curtin University study.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 18th, 2025

Diabetic women should be asked about desire for kids at every doctor's visit, guidelines say
Doctors should ask diabetic women at every visit about their intention to have a child, to make sure they get the appropriate care prior to conception, new guidelines say.
July 18, 2025 — Source

PCOS is a big threat to women's health, but it's still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects ovaries, periods and fertility in about one in 10 Canadian women. Different from ovarian cysts, PCOS is associated with infertility, pregnancy complications, heart disease and a general decreased quality of life, and yet fewer than half of those affected even know they have it.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Study highlights gaps in preeclampsia risk assessment and aspirin use
A new study sponsored by Mirvie, which is the first to evaluate U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for preeclampsia risk and aspirin prescription in a single, nationally representative, prospective population, found while high-risk factors had sufficient value in estimating risk, there's limited value for the moderate risk category - leading to nonspecific recommendations for aspirin use, a recognized prevention tool.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Three-person DNA IVF stops inherited disease—eight healthy babies born in UK first
In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear transfer, was designed to prevent the inheritance of devastating mitochondrial diseases passed down through the mother’s DNA. The early results are highly promising: all the babies are developing normally, and the disease-causing mutations are undetectable or present at levels too low to cause harm. For families once haunted by genetic risk, this science offers more than treatment—it offers transformation.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 17th, 2025

Metabolism linked to protective effect of breastfeeding against breast cancer
Breastfeeding is often linked with better health for both mothers and babies, but it does not protect all women against breast cancer. The reason remains unknown. Since breast cancer in young women is on the rise, understanding why breastfeeding is protective in some women but not others is critical.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Women's health app Flo launches perimenopause features
Users can now track symptoms like they previously could for periods.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 14th, 2025

Deep learning accelerates research on early pregnancies
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST; Saudi Arabia) have announced the development of a new deep learning tool, deepBlastoid, to study models of human embryo development in artificial laboratory conditions. The KAUST scientists showed that deepBlastoid can evaluate images of the models equally to expert scientists but 1000 times faster.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Donor-egg pregnancies may come with higher rates of serious complications. Here's what you need to know
Pregnancies involving an embryo that doesn't share the pregnant woman's DNA are becoming more common. For many, it's a path to parenthood that would otherwise be closed.
July 14, 2025 — Source

New paper provides roadmap for optimum maternal and fetal health
A new Briefing Paper, Diet in Pregnancy, published by the British Nutrition Foundation, combines the findings of academic research and recommendations from authoritative institutions into a roadmap for good nutrition for parents and their babies, from preconception through pregnancy.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Night shift work may increase risk of irregular periods, hormonal imbalances and birth complications
"Shiftwork-like light exposure disrupts the body's internal timing, causing a split response where some females have disrupted reproductive cycles and hormones while others do not, but both groups face increased risk of ovarian disruption and pregnancy complications, including difficult labor, in response to shift work-like light exposure," said Alexandra Yaw, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Pregnancy increases rupture risk for brain arteriovenous malformations
At the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting today, researchers presented findings about how pregnancy can worsen the rupture risk for brain arteriovenous malformations, abnormal connections between arteries and veins whose rupture can result in serious brain injury or death.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Researchers redesign vaginal speculum to ease fear and pain
It is cold, hard, metallic and commonly associated with pain. Not a medieval torture instrument, but the vaginal speculum used every day around the world for essential gynecological exams.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Study shows pregnancy can significantly worsen risk of serious brain injury in women with arteriovenous malformations
At the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting, researchers have presented findings about how pregnancy can worsen the rupture risk for brain arteriovenous malformations, abnormal connections between arteries and veins whose rupture can result in serious brain injury or death.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 13th, 2025

Experts suggest screening women with diabetes for intent to conceive at every doctor visit
A joint guideline released by the Endocrine Society and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) recommends women with diabetes receive proper preconception care and access to emerging diabetes technology and therapeutics to manage their blood sugar before, during and after pregnancy.
July 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 11th, 2025

Major progress in fertility preservation after treatment for cancer of the lymphatic system
Young patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system, now have a better chance of having their own children after treatment.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Study suggests semen quality could signal broader health concerns for men
Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of Adelaide believe it has the potential to promote healthier lifestyles.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 10th, 2025

Transparent data-sharing is a powerful signal of study quality in pregnancy research
A global study led by researchers at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, has found that clinical trials that share their raw data are significantly more likely to be trustworthy and well-conducted, raising fresh concerns about how evidence is selected and used in medical guidelines.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 7th, 2025

Whispers in the womb: How cells "hear" to shape the human body
Researchers discover common mechanisms of cell communication in developing embryos and ears.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — July 2nd, 2025

Air pollution is linked to adverse birth outcomes in India
Air pollution is linked to adverse birth outcomes in India
July 2, 2025 — Source

Pandemic-era tax credit lifted families but left many immigrant children behind, study finds
In 2021, Congress temporarily boosted the value of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and expanded the maximum credit, for the first time, to families with no or little income. This policy change cut child poverty nearly in half. However, its expiration pushed many families with children back into poverty, reversing the gains the US pandemic-era policy achieved by helping low-income families meet basic needs.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Women with endometriosis-associated infertility are more likely to become pregnant, study reveals
A landmark 30-year study of over four million women in England has revealed that women with endometriosis-associated infertility are significantly more likely to become pregnant compared to those with infertility from other causes.
July 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 30th, 2025

Gut microbiota and metabolic changes linked to pregnancy risks in women with PCOS
A new study presented today at the 41^st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have distinct gut microbiota and metabolic signatures linked to premature endometrial aging and a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Male age over 45 linked to higher miscarriage risk in IVF with donor eggs
A new international study presented today at the 41^st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that IVF cycles involving male partners over the age of 45 carry significantly increased miscarriage risks and lower live birth rates -- even when young donor eggs are used.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 25th, 2025

Exposure to particulate matter during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood obesity
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, specifically to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may increase the risk of childhood overweight or obesity. This is the conclusion of a large, pan-European meta-analysis study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and published in Environment International.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Mice born of two dads reveal hidden details of mammalian reproduction
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have produced fertile adult mice from embryos constructed entirely with male genetic material. Mice carrying only paternal DNA developed into fertile adults following precision editing of seven imprinting control regions, revealing genomic imprinting as a core barrier to uniparental mammalian development.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 23rd, 2025

Endometriosis linked to higher odds of autoimmune conditions
New research uncovers a striking link between endometriosis and autoimmune conditions, suggesting a shared biological mechanism and opening the door to earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Prioritizing prenatal care may decrease low birth weight outcomes
In The Gambia, a small country in West Africa, 1 in 10 newborns have a low birth weight—less than 5.5 pounds—and face daunting challenges. They are more likely to die within a month of birth or in their first year, and they experience higher rates of physical and cognitive impairment and higher risks of developing chronic health issues throughout their lives.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Push To Move OB-GYN Exam Out of Texas Is Piece of AGs’ Broader Reproductive Rights Campaign
Democratic state attorneys general led by those from California, New York, and Massachusetts are pressuring medical professional groups to defend reproductive rights, including medication abortion, emergency abortions, and travel between states for health care in response to recent increases in the number of abortion bans.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 21st, 2025

Study finds pregnant women who vape face fewer toxins than smokers
Pregnant women are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals if they vape during pregnancy compared with if they smoke cigarettes, according to new research led by scientists at City St George's, University of London and published today in Nicotine and Tobacco Research.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 18th, 2025

Infertility tied to heart problems in women
Infertility appears linked to women's risk of heart problems, an evidence review suggests.
June 18, 2025 — Source

WHO releases new guidance to expand midwifery care worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance to help countries adopt and expand midwifery models of care - where midwives serve as the main care provider for women and babies throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 16th, 2025

Mycotoxin exposure during pregnancy linked to lower birthweight
Exposure to mycotoxins -- a broad group of harmful substances produced by mold -- during pregnancy may impact placental function, which could result in lower birthweight in humans, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Study links gestational hypertension to increased seizure risk in offspring
A new study led by researchers at University of Iowa Health Care has revealed a significant association between high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension) and an increased risk of seizures in children.
June 16, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Fertility — June 13th, 2025

In-situ structure of sperm central apparatus reveals molecular basis of male infertility
CA is a central part of the axoneme, the microscopic engine that powers the movement of motile cilia and flagella. These structures are not only essential for sperm to reach and fertilize an egg but also play vital roles in embryonic development, brain function, and respiratory health. Until now, however, the intricate architecture and function of the CA remained poorly understood, particularly in mammals.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 9th, 2025

Understanding the mechanisms of embryonic cell behavior
During embryonic development, thousands of cells divide and move collectively to sculpt the main body axes. Understanding the mechanisms that coordinate this collective behavior remains a significant challenge in biology and the physics of living systems, but a better understanding could have implications in health and science, from medicine to biomaterials.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — June 6th, 2025

4 states ask FDA to lift rules on abortion pill mifepristone
Attorneys general from four states are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions.
June 6, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Fertility — June 3rd, 2025

How new technology is changing egg donation
New technologies are transforming egg donation by reducing injections, improving egg quality assessment, and reshaping donor experiences across global clinics.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Safeguarding fertility in the battle against gynecologic cancer
For decades, gynecologic cancer treatment has used aggressive surgical intervention and chemotherapy. These methods often harmed fertility. They also caused severe side effects and an uncertain prognosis.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — May 30th, 2025

Genetic factors influence obesity risk in children exposed to gestational diabetes
Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero with a specific variation of a common gene are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese during childhood, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
May 30, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Fertility — May 28th, 2025

Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression
Around half of teenage girls experience moderate to severe period pain. The mechanical force of the uterus contracting and inflammatory chemicals such as prostaglandins contribute to this pain.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — May 22nd, 2025

Even where abortion is still legal, many brick-and-mortar clinics are closing
On the last day of patient care at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Marquette, Michigan, a port town on the shore of Lake Superior, dozens of people crowded into the parking lot and alley, holding pink homemade signs that read "Thank You!" and "Forever Grateful."
May 22, 2025 — Source

Researchers establish a new golden standard for human lactation studies
Women who choose to stop treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding are putting their health at risk, and have to weigh their desire to have children and breastfeed against a risk that we know very little about. In two ongoing clinical trials, researchers establish a new standard for human lactation studies that includes sampling of breast milk and plasma from both mothers and breastfed infants.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Study assures safety of triptan use during pregnancy for migraine sufferers
There's good news for people with migraine who take common drugs before or during pregnancy-a new study found no increase in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD in their children. The study, which looked at drugs used for migraine attacks called triptans, is published on May 21, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Study questions precautionary measures on paternal use of valproate
A new study from researchers at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital found no increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children whose fathers were treated with valproate during spermatogenesis. The results have just been published in JAMA Network Open and cast new light on the European Medicines Agency's (EMA's) recent recommendation for precautionary measures.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — May 13th, 2025

Australia implements new national guidelines to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis
Health professionals will have access to national clinical practice guidelines to help assess and diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), following a 4-year research project led by The University of Queensland.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Nearly half of patients seeking vulvovaginal disorder care report negative experiences
Patients seeking care for vulvovaginal disorders report distress and gaslighting from past clinical experiences, according to a study published online May 8 in JAMA Network Open.
May 13, 2025 — Source

Simple oral swab test could revolutionize IVF success rates
About 15 per cent of all couples of reproductive age are involuntarily childless. A major reason why so many need assisted reproduction is that nowadays more and more people are putting off starting a family.
May 13, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Fertility — May 9th, 2025

Fighting infections while expecting: Research examines safe antibiotic use during pregnancy
Pregnant women often think--or are told--that they cannot take medications during pregnancy to avoid harming the mom or baby. But one University of Mississippi professor is hoping new research will help medical professionals reexamine those recommendations.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Moms helping moms: Postpartum depression eased through peer support program
About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience perinatal mental health disorders—including depression and anxiety that can begin during pregnancy and last a year after a child is born.
May 9, 2025 — Source

New report highlights urgent need for reform in treatment of incarcerated mothers separated from their babies
A new report has triggered calls for urgent reform in England and Wales' criminal justice system (CJS) after exposing the severe emotional trauma experienced by incarcerated women who are separated from their babies.
May 9, 2025 — Source

US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots
The nation's infant mortality rate dropped last year after two years of hovering at a late-pandemic plateau.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — May 6th, 2025

African women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia—a dangerous pregnancy complication
Pre-eclampsia is a danger to pregnant women. It's a complication characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage, arising during the second half of pregnancy, in labor or in the first week after delivery.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Despite Historic Indictment, Doctors Will Keep Mailing Abortion Pills Across State Lines
When the news broke on Jan. 31 that a New York physician had been indicted for shipping abortion medications to a woman in Louisiana, it stoked fear across the network of doctors and medical clinics who engage in similar work.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Evidence review raises concern about cannabis use in pregnancy
An updated systematic review finds that using cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — May 2nd, 2025

Pertussis vaccination during pregnancy found to increase quantity and quality of antibodies protecting the baby
Researchers at the University of Turku have participated in a study in which vaccinating women with acellular pertussis vaccine in pregnancy boosted the quantity and quality of pertussis-specific antibodies in the early life of infants.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — April 28th, 2025

Data collection changes key to understanding maternal mortality trends in the US, study shows
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford, published in JAMA Pediatrics, offers fresh insight into trends in maternal mortality in the United States. For the first time, the study disentangles genuine changes in health outcomes from shifts caused by how deaths are recorded. Nevertheless, the study confirms the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal death rates for women of all racial and ethnic groups.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Low doses of plastic chemical DEHP found to disrupt key hormones and fertility in females
A study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institutet published in Toxicological Sciences shows that the chemical di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is found in many plastic products, has clear negative effects on hormones and fertility endpoints relevant to female fertility.
April 28, 2025 — Source

New research reveals shared genetic link between endometriosis and immune conditions
Research published in the journal Human Reproduction reveals that women with endometriosis are at a significantly higher risk for developing a range of autoimmune, autoinflammatory, and mixed-pattern diseases.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — April 25th, 2025

Buprenorphine improves outcomes for pregnant women with opioid use disorder
Pregnant women living with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their infants had significantly better health outcomes when treated with buprenorphine, according to a new study at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2025 Meeting, held April 24-28 in Honolulu.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Endometriosis: Our research shows changing your diet may reduce pain symptoms
Endometriosis affects nearly 200 million people worldwide. This chronic condition is characterized by tissue resembling the lining of the womb growing outside of the uterus.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Research reveals early warning signs for uterine health
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shed new light on how the uterus develops, leading to a better understanding of female reproductive health while providing clues to early disease detection.
April 25, 2025 — Source

What 'Fertilization President' Trump Can Learn From State Efforts To Expand IVF Access
For nearly three agonizing years, Mariah Freschi and her husband have been trying to have a second baby. The California mother recently underwent surgery to remove her blocked fallopian tubes, leaving in vitro fertilization as her only option to get pregnant. But the cost quoted by her Sacramento-area clinic was $25,000 — out of reach for Freschi, a preschool teacher, and her husband, a warehouse worker.
April 25, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — April 22nd, 2025

Colorado's first-in-the-nation sperm donor rules just took effect: Now lawmakers may roll some back
Three months after Colorado's first-of-its-kind sperm donor regulations went into effect, state lawmakers are weighing whether to unwind some of those requirements amid concerns that the new rules have chilled donations for would-be parents who need them.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Fate of Black maternal health programs is unclear amid federal cuts
Eboni Tomasek expected to take home her newborn the day after he was born in a San Jose hospital. But, without explanation, hospital staff said they needed to stay a second night. Then a third. A nurse said her son had jaundice. Then said that he didn't. She wondered if they had confused her with another African American mother.
April 22, 2025 — Source

FDA and Novo Nordisk alert consumers to counterfeit Ozempic
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk are urging consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) and to refrain from using the imitation drugs.
April 22, 2025 — Source

New reproductive health restrictions have not driven OB-GYNs out of states with abortion bans
Since June 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, 14 states have banned nearly all abortions. The court ruling, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, has also led six states to ban abortions after six to 12 weeks' gestation. In several other states, ongoing litigation or ballot initiatives might also result in new bans.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Research uncovers how menopause impacts women's health and work performance across Asia Pacific
While much of the global research on menopause has focused on Western populations, the unique cultural, genetic, and lifestyle factors affecting Asian women during menopause have been largely overlooked.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — April 11th, 2025

Commentary: Ethical and legal challenges of uterus transplants in Mexico
Discussions about maternal health and rights in Mexico tend to focus on health outcomes and access to health care. Academics and activists have long campaigned for the government to invest more resources in maternal health. Unfortunately, health care provision for women who want to have a child and are struggling to conceive hasn't received enough attention.
April 11, 2025 — Source

'It's a crisis': Panel discusses ways to improve maternal health care for Black women
A day after Tierra Jackson gave birth to her third child last November, she began to repeatedly complain about chest pains to her nurse, who then advised her that the feeling was normal after childbirth.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Invasive water hyacinth harnessed for women's hygiene
In a casual conversation, researcher Pooja Singh and two of her colleagues were discussing the idea of developing biodegradable sanitary pads and started to contemplate what raw materials to use.
April 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Medical Lab Hack Affects Planned Parenthood Patients
Laboratory Services Cooperative Says 1.6 Million Patients, Workers, Others Affected
April 11, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Health — Fertility — April 7th, 2025

Millions of teen girls face barriers to abortion access after Dobbs
More than 7 million American adolescent girls ages 13 to 17 live in states with abortion bans, restrictive gestational limits or parental involvement requirements, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Twins begin pregnancy smaller than singletons earlier than expected
Twins—smaller at birth, on average, than singletons—start out smaller in pregnancy than was previously known, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The ultrasound study revealed that twins have less fat tissue and less muscle mass than singletons beginning at 15 weeks of pregnancy. If results are confirmed by additional research, the findings could provide information to guide physicians in monitoring and managing twin pregnancies.
April 7, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Your season of conception could influence how your body stores fat
Individuals who were conceived in colder seasons are more likely to show higher brown adipose tissue activity, increased energy expenditure and a lower body mass index (BMI), and lower fat accumulation around internal organs, compared with those conceived in warmer seasons, suggests a study published in Nature Metabolism. The findings, based on an analysis involving more than 500 participants, indicate a potential role for meteorological conditions influencing human physiology.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — April 4th, 2025

Must-Have Running Essentials From a Beginner and a 15-Year Veteran Runner
If you're interested in beginning your running journey this spring, these are the essentials that both a beginner and veteran runner use all the time.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — April 2nd, 2025

Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to hypertension risk up to 14 years later
Blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy, even among women without hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), can identify women at greater risk of developing hypertension up to 14 years after giving birth.
April 2, 2025 — Source or Source

Could birth control raise depression risk in new mothers?
Copenhagen University Hospital--Rigshospitalet and collaborating Danish universities have conducted statistical research suggesting that starting hormonal contraceptive (HC) use postpartum is associated with a 49% higher risk of developing depression compared to nonusers, though the modeled absolute risk difference over 12 months was only 0.18 percentage points. Associated risks were assessed to be higher the earlier use was initiated postpartum.
April 2, 2025 — Source

'Is that my career over?': Reflections of elite athletes during pregnancy
Elite athletes have shared their worries about their sports career after pregnancy.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Study examines how to protect the breastfeeding relationship for patients admitted into ICU after birth
It can happen in an instant—a mother experiences a medical emergency during delivery that requires intensive care.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Tinker Tots: A citizen science project to explore ethical dilemmas in embryo selection
When choosing an embryo for implantation during in vitro fertilization (IVF), would you consider its chances of developing a health condition? What about traits like creativity, intelligence, or physical fitness?
April 2, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 31st, 2025

Cannabis use disorder among insured pregnant women in the US between 2015--2020
Cannabis use has been increasing during pregnancy, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Previous research has observed that past-month cannabis use has more than tripled among pregnant women in the U.S. from 2002--2020, with self-reported cannabis use rising from 1.5% to 5.4% over the 18 years of tracking data.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Chromatin packing domains in ovarian cancer cells: A new target for therapy
Inside cells, DNA mixes with proteins to form chromatin within the nucleus. Within chromatin, structures called packing domains form when chromatin fibers fold together. These chromatin packing domains are critical for regulating gene expression, DNA replication and preventing DNA damage.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Mentoring for a successful maternity leave and return to work
Mentoring for new mothers can be the difference between a positive and a negative return to work—and should be offered to all employees going on maternity leave, according to new research.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 28th, 2025

How HIIT and intermittent fasting alter metabolism in postmenopausal women
New research uncovers how pairing intermittent fasting or low-calorie diets with high-intensity interval training can boost metabolism, burn fat, and enhance physical performance in postmenopausal women.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 24th, 2025

Novel IVF method mimics fallopian tube environment, increasing sperm viability
The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign documents a new way to select viable sperm and prolong their viability in the laboratory, reducing one source of variability during the process.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 17th, 2025

Getting eggs 'out of the basket': Study explores challenges with surplus frozen eggs in assisted reproduction
There has been a dramatic uptake of egg freezing to address the risk of future infertility in Australia in recent years. Despite this surge, only a small proportion of individuals have returned to use their frozen eggs in assisted reproduction.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 13th, 2025

OB/GYNs walk away from anti-abortion states
A brain drain is underway in states that banned or severely restricted abortion after the fall of Roe v Wade, a new study suggests.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 11th, 2025

1990 to 2023 saw 14% decrease in actual number of U.S. births
From 1990 to 2023, there was a decrease in the number of births and, in general, total fertility rates (GFRs and TFRs), according to the National Vital Statistics Reports.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Abnormal uterine bleeding during menopause linked to greater risk of fatigue
Multiple menopause symptoms can make women feel fatigued. Hot flashes, sleep problems, pain, and depression are just a few. A new study suggests that heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding may increase fatigue, which helps to explain why midlife women are two-to-four times more likely to experience debilitating forms of syndromic fatigue.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Healthy sperm: Improving your fertility
Understand how lifestyle can affect sperm health and find out what you can do to boost fertility.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified: Sons face greater risks
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. Results from the U.K.-wide study also showed that males experience more long-lasting effects when the mother smokes while pregnant (maternal smoking) than females—including dying younger if they go on to smoke themselves.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Heavy menstrual bleeding may contribute to fatigue in midlife women
Multiple menopause symptoms can make women feel fatigued. Hot flashes, sleep problems, pain, and depression are just a few. A new study suggests that heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding may increase fatigue, which helps to explain why midlife women are two-to-four times more likely to experience debilitating forms of syndromic fatigue. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Many types of medications can ease pain during labor and delivery. Ideally, the drugs used are safe for mother and baby, don't interfere with labor and delivery, and provide good pain relief with few side effects.
March 11, 2025 — Source

New study reveals significant cost disparities and information gaps in UK fertility treatments
A new study from Queen Mary University of London has unveiled significant cost disparities and information challenges faced by fertility patients in the U.K. The research, led by Prof Manuela Perrotta, explores the financial burden of fertility treatment add-ons and highlights growing concerns over the reliability of information provided by clinics.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Overdue pregnancy: What to do when baby's overdue
An overdue pregnancy can leave you tired and anxious. Learn about possible causes and what it can mean for you and your baby.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Self-sampling could reduce disparities in cervical screening
New research from University of Manchester experts suggests that introducing a UK-wide self-sampling program alongside existing ‘smear tests’ could help to remove most of the current barriers to cervical screening.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Study confirms safety of high-intensity resistance training during pregnancy
Researchers at the University of Alberta have confirmed that high-intensity resistance exercise during pregnancy is safe and well tolerated by both the mother and the fetus—evidence that could lead to updated guidelines for pregnant women.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 9th, 2025

Stillbirth rates are highest in the US South, research finds
Women in the U.S. South are three times more likely to lose a baby in late pregnancy than mothers in other regions, a new study reports.
March 9, 2025 — Source

WHO study sheds light on global maternal mortality crisis
Hemorrhage -- severe heavy bleeding -- and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). These conditions were responsible for around 80 000 and 50 000 fatalities respectively in 2020 -- the last year for which published estimates are available - highlighting that many women still lack access to lifesaving treatments and effective care during and after pregnancy and birth.
March 9, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — March 8th, 2025

3D-printed tissue restores erectile function and aids reproduction in animal study
Erectile dysfunction affects over 40% of men over 40, yet our understanding of the condition remains limited. Research on this issue has mostly relied on real organs, making it difficult to study the detailed interaction between blood flow and tissue during an erection.
March 8, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — February 28th, 2025

Maternity care spending: Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities
A new study appearing in JAMA Health Forum is the first to show that Black, Hispanic and Asian people with private insurance tend to pay more out-of-pocket for maternity care than white people.
February 28, 2025 — Source

We Put 3 Popular Nursing Bras From Bodily, Hatch, and Kindred Bravely to the Test
Do these Instagram-famous bras rise to the challenge of nursing twins?
February 28, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — February 18th, 2025

Abortion bans in the US linked to increased births and infant mortality, studies find
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers analyzed the effects of abortion bans in the U.S., identifying increases in both birth rates and infant mortality in states that implemented complete or six-week abortion bans.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Level Zero Health banks $6.9M to prove wearable medtech can take the strain out of hormone testing
Level Zero Health, a female-founded medical device startup that's aiming to break new ground by developing a device for continuous hormone monitoring, has closed an oversubscribed $6.9 million pre-seed funding round despite being only a little over a year old. The startup wants to do away with the need for invasive blood draws and support research which could lead to new treatments for conditions linked to hormone imbalances or even new healthcare innovations, such as individual dosing for hormone-based contraception.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — February 17th, 2025

Africa's sperm donor industry 'lacks vital safeguards,' fertility experts warn
Poor regulation and lack of transparency in Africa's fertility industry leave sperm donors and recipients vulnerable to exploitation and unethical practices, including relatives unwittingly having children together, fertility experts warn.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Inadequate postpartum screening for hypertension and diabetes a 'missed opportunity' for women, study suggests
Less than one in five patients are tested for cardiovascular risk factors following pregnancy-related hypertension or diabetes, according to a new study published in the "Go Red for Women" issue of Circulation.
February 17, 2025 — Source

What's the difference between period pain and endometriosis pain?
Menstruation, or a period, is the bleeding that occurs about monthly in healthy people born with a uterus, from puberty to menopause. This happens when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, is shed.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — February 7th, 2025

2nd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
The second trimester of pregnancy is often the most enjoyable. Find out how to relieve common symptoms — and consider ways to prepare for what's ahead.
February 7, 2025 — Source

3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
The third trimester of pregnancy can be a challenge for the body and the mind. Here's help easing symptoms — and anxiety — as your due date approaches.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Low vitamin D in first trimester linked to higher preterm birth risk and reduced fetal length
Findings suggest early pregnancy may be a critical window for maternal vitamin D in supporting fetal growth and reducing preterm birth risk
February 7, 2025 — Source

Pregnancy complications linked to cardiovascular disease in the family
Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study shows that sisters of women with complicated pregnancies are also at higher risk, even if they had uncomplicated pregnancies. The findings suggest that genes and shared environmental factors may influence the association between pregnancy complications and cardiovascular disease risk.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Study reveals link between traumatic experiences and endometriosis risk
New research suggests that childhood and adulthood trauma, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, may increase the likelihood of developing endometriosis, regardless of genetic predisposition.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — February 5th, 2025

Trump's already gone back on his promise to leave abortion to states
Abortion foes worried before his election that President Donald Trump had moved on, now that Roe v. Wade is overturned and abortion policy, as he said on the campaign trail, "has been returned to the states."
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — February 3rd, 2025

A familiar face at childbirth makes a difference: Emotional support for new mothers linked to reduced stress levels
Most animals, including other primates, give birth alone, but humans require assistance during childbirth due to the physiological complexities of the process.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Biomarker test can improve neonatal outcomes for preterm births
Preterm birth - defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy - is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the United States. Babies born prematurely are also at an increased risk of having serious health problems. Yet despite advancements in many areas of obstetrics, little progress has been made to reduce the number of preterm births or improve neonatal outcomes. For the third consecutive year, the March of Dimes Annual Report Card has given the United States a D+ for the country's persistently high preterm birth rate.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Could the contraceptive pill reduce risk of ovarian cancer?
It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Early pregnancy vitamin D deficiency increases risk of preterm birth
Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences. This research provides evidence that early pregnancy or even preconception may represent critical time points for intervening with women who have low vitamin D status, to optimize pregnancy outcomes.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source or Source

How to Choose a Pregnancy-Safe Stretch Mark Cream
We reviewed the safety and sustainability of stretch mark products from Bio-Oil, Hatch, Palmer's, and other brands to find out which rise to the top
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Large decrease seen in antidepressant use during pregnancy
Claire Boone, Ph.D., from McGill University in Montreal, and colleagues measured antidepressant medication fills and psychotherapy claims of women and their spouses for two years before and two years after the birth of a child (2009 to 2019). The study included 385,731 women.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

New Florida law allowing C-sections outside hospitals could be national model
New Florida law allowing C-sections outside hospitals could be national model
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Rat study reveals how prenatal alcohol exposure affects behavior into adulthood
Rat study reveals how prenatal alcohol exposure affects behavior into adulthood.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Understanding the increase in stillbirth rates in Germany amid European declines
The stillbirth rate in Europe has been steadily improving over the last few decades, but there are some exceptions. In Germany and Belgium, rates have significantly increased since 2010, while other European countries have seen declines or stability.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Vitamin D matters during first trimester
Maternal vitamin D levels in the first trimester were related to both prenatal growth and pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study. Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy were associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 24th, 2025

Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests
A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose as an abortion drug, providing a possible alternative to mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in the most common type of abortion in the United States.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 22nd, 2025

Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood
Long-term study on wild monkeys in Thailand reveals health risks and opportunities for intervention
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

How to reach people most in need of free period products
For many vulnerable Australians, period product insecurity—commonly known as period poverty—means resorting to makeshift solutions like using old clothes or towels, experiencing shame, and missing opportunities at school or work.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Pre-pregnancy health initiatives overlook adolescents and young adults
Adolescents and young adults are being missed when it comes to pre-pregnancy health initiatives that could have a long-term impact on maternal, perinatal, and child health outcomes, according to a review by researchers from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Research Institute and School of Public Health.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

PTSD, anxiety may affect reproductive health of women firefighters, reducing hormone levels
A new study showed that post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety are associated with lower levels of anti-Müllerian hormone, a marker of ovarian reserve, among women firefighters.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Trump-era HHS website makes term 'abortion' harder to find
Abortion information is disappearing from federal government websites, signaling potential changes in abortion under the second Trump administration.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 20th, 2025

Ancient viral DNA plays crucial role in early embryo development
Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life. Once dismissed as the "dark side" of the genome, researchers at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) have now revealed their crucial role in early embryo development.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Fewer than 1% of US clinical drug trials enroll pregnant participants, study finds
A new study by researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health found that pregnant women are regularly excluded from clinical drug trials that test for safety, raising concerns for the efficacy of these medications for maternal and child health.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Nurse home visits for first-time mothers target intimate partner violence to boost child health outcomes
Nurse home visiting programs have the potential to reduce intimate partner violence exposure and increase outcomes for young, first-time mothers and children experiencing disadvantages, a new Children's Health Policy Centre study from Simon Fraser University finds.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 13th, 2025

Discovery of gut microbe's role in progesterone metabolism offers new fertility insights
Progesterone is a crucial hormone for successful embryo implantation and maintaining a normal pregnancy. Insufficient levels of progesterone are common contributors to IVF treatment failure and early miscarriage. In assisted reproductive treatment, progesterone is typically supplemented through various routes, including oral capsule, vaginal suppositories, or injections, to support luteal function or prepare endometrium for embryo transfer.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Embryo development hinges on sugar-modified proteins, study demonstrates
Protein modifications are key to cell survival because they ensure they do what they are supposed to do in a healthy system. One vital modification involves adding sugar molecules to proteins, a process known as glycosylation. Previous studies have shown that this modification is required for the dynamic regulation of essential cellular functions, such as the cell's life cycle, and even how cells break down sugar to create energy (a process known as glycolysis).
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Financial rewards significantly increase smoking cessation rates, even in pregnancy
Rewards and financial incentives are successful methods to help people quit smoking, according to a new Cochrane review co-led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health and health policy researcher. For the first time, the researchers also found "high-certainty evidence" that this intervention works for pregnant people as well.
January 13th, 2025 — Source or Source

Health — Fertility — January 10th, 2025

Some maternal medications lower levels of protein, fat in breastmilk
Essi Whaites Heinonen, M.D., Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues compared macronutrient levels in milk samples from mothers treated with long-term medications to samples from untreated healthy and disease-matched control (DMC) mothers in a cross-sectional study. Of 3,974 samples from unique individuals, 310 were from mothers treated with one of four categories of medications, 151 from DMC mothers with the same underlying disorders, and 73 from healthy untreated mothers; 150 of these samples were excluded.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Telehealth abortion services surge as distance from clinics increases: Study
The distance between a patient's home and an abortion-services facility where they would seek care significantly influences how they receive birth-control medications, according to a study published Jan. 8 in the American Journal of Public Health.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Thousands of people are leaving abortion-ban states, study shows
States with strict abortion bans are losing residents, particularly younger people, which could have long-term economic implications.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 9th, 2025

Maternal medications linked to changes in protein and fat levels in human milk
Breast milk from mothers on antidepressants or anti-inflammatory drugs shows reduced protein and fat levels
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Race- and gender-based microaggressions linked to higher post-birth blood pressure
Gender-based racism through microaggressions may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum and beyond, according to research published in Hypertension.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 8th, 2025

AI analysis reveals optimal follicle sizes for IVF success
During IVF treatment, doctors use ultrasound scans to monitor the size of follicles - small sacs in the ovaries containing eggs - to decide when to give a hormone injection known as the 'trigger' to prepare the eggs for collection and ensure that they are ready to be fertilized with sperm to create embryos.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Childhood maltreatment may alter sperm, affecting future generations' brain development
Childhood stress can impact the epigenetic profile of sperm. These results may also have practical implications for future generations through epigenetic inheritance, as many of the observed epigenetic associations are related to brain development.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Collaborative effort targets better nutrition for pregnant women and children
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January 8th, 2025 — Source

Poor nutrition during pregnancy can have serious consequences for both maternal and child health. A new research collaboration – 'Mother's Micronutrient Supplement for Pregnancy and Lactation' (MoMS) – between researchers in Kenya, Norway and Denmark aims to develop and test a new, improved dietary supplement to reduce incidences of low birth weight, improve maternal and child health, and enhance growth and cognitive development in children.
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January 8th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 7th, 2025

For many rural women, finding maternity care outweighs concerns about abortion access
In what has become a routine event in rural America, a hospital maternity ward closed in 2023 in this small Oregon town about an hour from the Idaho border.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

One in four Canadian women are unaware of folic acid's importance during pregnancy
Approximately one in four women in Canada are unaware of the benefits of taking folic acid before and during pregnancy to prevent certain birth defects—a percentage that has not improved in more than a decade.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Understanding accelerated reproductive aging and mental well-being in females
New research from the University of Liverpool illustrates how accelerated reproductive aging in females (e.g., early puberty or early menopause) is linked to experiences of mental health challenges.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — January 6th, 2025

Healthier mothers, healthier babies: Iron trial could transform pregnancy care worldwide
A major trial has found a single iron infusion in the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women and outperform the efficacy of iron tablets—the current recommended standard of care.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones rarely prescribed to transgender youth
Puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones are rarely prescribed to U.S. transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, and FOLX Health.
January 6th, 2025 — Source or Source

Using AI to choose embryos in assisted reproduction raises significant ethical worries
Using artificial intelligence to assist in fertility treatment raises significant ethical concerns that need to be addressed, Monash University researchers have found.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 31st, 2024

Persistent short sleep during pregnancy linked to metabolic syndrome
Short sleep duration that persists during pregnancy and for two to seven years after delivery is associated with increased odds of metabolic syndrome, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Network Open.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 30th, 2024

Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age in China
Anemia significantly impacts global public health, with more than 571 million women at risk of adverse health outcomes due to iron deficiency and other causes. A new nationwide, population-based study in China aims to estimate the prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age, explore geographic variations, and investigate the association between anemia and metabolic factors, particularly overweight and obesity.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 27th, 2024

Setd2 catalytic activity is crucial for embryonic development in mice
A recent study delves into the pivotal role of Setd2, a histone methyltransferase enzyme, in embryonic development within mice. Setd2 is instrumental in the trimethylation of histone H3 lysine 36 (H3K36me3), a modification that influences gene expression and has been implicated in various cancers and developmental disorders. The research presents the establishment of a mouse model carrying a patient-derived Setd2 mutation, providing valuable insights into the enzyme's catalytic activity and its non-catalytic functions during embryogenesis.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 26th, 2024

Beyond birth statistics: Why measuring cesarean rates misses the mark
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has updated its interactive tool, "Your Health System," which reviews health-care data across all provinces and makes recommendations for the delivery of services, such as childbirth. This includes "low-risk" cesarean rates, meaning the number of low-risk women who have surgery after laboring with a single baby in their first pregnancy.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Neurological outcomes worsen with gestational HTN, preeclampsia, eclampsia
Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia are associated with an increased risk for neurological outcomes in the months or years after giving birth, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in JAMA Neurology.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

New insights into Klinefelter syndrome and male infertility
Imagine the deep frustration of countless men who long to become fathers, only to face infertility due to a genetic condition they can't control. For those with Klinefelter syndrome, this painful reality is a constant struggle.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 16th, 2024

Cesarean deliveries during labor linked to risks in future pregnancies
Researchers suggest an association between cesarean sections during labor and recurrent preterm birth or mid-trimester loss in subsequent pregnancies, potentially due to cervical damage
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Missing and dismissing the impact of periods: Outcomes of focus groups of teens with period concerns
Menstruation is part of life for half of the population, however severe period pain is still not well understood.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Study suggests early struggles deter young people from using menstrual cups
Many young people are turning to menstrual cups as a reliable, safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly option for managing their menstruation needs.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Texas sues NY doctor for prescribing abortion pill by telehealth
A New York doctor has been sued by the state of Texas for prescribing abortion pills via telehealth to a Dallas woman.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 13th, 2024

AI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal and maternal problems
A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians rapidly evaluate placentas at birth, potentially improving neonatal and maternal care, according to new research from scientists at Northwestern Medicine and Penn State.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

How DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility and even life expectancy
Led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Leverhulme Center for Demographic Science and the University of Iceland, a review, published in Nature Aging, explores how genetic variations can explain differences in reproductive health and longevity.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Potential new mRNA-based therapy for pre-eclampsia
A single injection of the therapeutic candidate was associated with improvements in maternal blood pressure in two mice models.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Prenatal SSRI exposure linked to functional constipation in offspring
Prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is associated with an increased risk of functional constipation developing in offspring, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in Molecular Psychiatry.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 10th, 2024

How government aid, housing, and jobs affect new mothers
Researchers provide vital insights into social determinants such as government support, stable housing, and employment opportunities on postpartum health among Louisiana mothers during stressful periods including COVID-19, hurricanes and the infant formula shortage.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 6th, 2024

Autonomous imaging robot can assess embryos' response to environmental change
Scientists have used 3D-printed components to create a robotic instrument that can autonomously monitor the earliest stages of development in any aquatic species. The LabEmbryoCam has been created over the past decade by biologists and technologists from the EmbryoPhenomics research group at the University of Plymouth.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Many women with epilepsy unaware of seizure meds' risks to pregnancy
Many women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control, a new study warns.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Pregnancy and breastfeeding cause major changes in mothers' intestines
When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune system, are adapted to ensure the health of both mother and child. This happens throughout evolution in all mammals. An international research team led by Josef Penninger and Masahiro Onji, Medical University of Vienna, now reports the surprising finding that the intestine also changes completely in pregnant and nursing females, resulting in a doubling of the intestinal surface area and a striking structural reorganization.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Study identifies potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia
Analysis of cheek swabs taken from pregnant women revealed a potential epigenetic biomarker for preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition that often leads to preterm births.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Research shows ~5 percent of pregnant women report intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to research published in the Dec. 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Health — Fertility — December 2nd, 2024

Novel organoid mimics all three key cell types of pancreas to offer a view of early fetal development
Researchers from the Organoid group (previously Clevers group) at the Hubrecht Institute have developed a new organoid that mimics the human fetal pancreas, offering a clearer view of its early development. The researchers were able to recreate a complete structure that includes the three key cell types in the pancreas, which previous organoids couldn't fully mimic.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Study of crisis pregnancy centers reveals misleading and dangerous claims
A study by scientists at the University of California San Diego introduces a powerful new approach to understanding the operation of crisis pregnancy centers, non-profit organizations dedicated to an anti-abortion agenda. The study published in JAMA Internal Medicine provides the first account of the practices of crisis pregnancy centers (CPC) operating in the United States.
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency face higher risk of autoimmune diseases
Study highlights significant associations with autoimmune hypothyroidism, vitiligo, and other conditions, while family members show no increased risk
December 2nd, 2024 — Source

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