The wait may finally be over for millions of women. A new test which uses a saliva sample may make detecting a serious reproductive condition a much easier and less invasive process. The technique could also provide results faster, meaning earlier diagnosis as well as better treatment and care. A saliva test could be a … Read more
Congrats, you just had a baby — now what? New moms know to expect sleep deprivation, a sudden shift in hormones and a challenging physical recovery in the initial weeks after delivery. The postpartum period can actually bring a wide range of temporary and long-lasting effects on the body — some are painful, others are … Read more
It’s not called “The Big Change” for nothing. When menopause strikes, changes come in many shapes and forms, both surprising — how our voices sound — to unsurprising, like how the ovaries work. But new research has found the reproductive system goes through a surprising change that’s detrimental to women’s health in the long run. … Read more
New details are emerging about the death of a 30-year-old Australian wellness influencer. Last year, “low-tox” food content creator Stacey Warnecke (née Hatfield) died suddenly hours after giving birth to her first child. Her husband said it was because of an “unforeseen and extremely rare complication.” Now, an inquest into her death revealed she bled … Read more
Red, white and due? Summer is the most popular time to give birth in the US, with July and August consistently ranking as the busiest delivery months. The summer surge is fueled by higher conception rates in the cooler fall and winter months. No matter when you become pregnant, preparing for a baby is a … Read more
So much for great egg-spectations. Most women are born with an ovary on each side of their uterus. These almond-shaped glands produce and release eggs for fertilization and secrete the hormones estrogen and progesterone to support menstruation, pregnancy and overall health. Alas, these vital female organs have an expiration date — and it’s earlier than … Read more
A new pregnancy patch could provide crucial, 24-hour monitoring for high-risk moms. For decades, ultrasounds have been the primary means of fetal monitoring, but now engineers at UC San Diego have designed a wearable patch that promises continuous, comprehensive insight into the health of mom and baby. The flexible, adhesive-backed UPatch is applied to the … Read more
Harvard scientists have been honored for creating the world’s first “vagina-on-a-chip,” a groundbreaking device that mimics the female reproductive tract using living human cells. The tiny lab-grown model allows researchers to better study the vaginal microbiome, including the effects of hormones, healthy bacteria, infections and possible treatments — all without experimenting on mice, which don’t … Read more
“We wouldn’t have been able to even have a baby together if it wasn’t for AI,” one dad-to-be told The Post. “So we’re very grateful.” Source link #Exclusive #babies #conceived #previously #impossible #ways #IVF #tech
The cycle of mischaracterization is finally being broken. Around 170 million women worldwide struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal and metabolic disorder that causes infertility, acne, excessive hair growth, obesity and irregular periods. Now, the condition is undergoing a much-needed name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a term that medical experts … Read more
The dismissal of this chronic condition is a common pain point for the nearly 10% of women who have it. In a society that normalizes women’s pain, plenty of doctors have been known to write off endometriosis complications as less than serious. Enough so that today, leading experts say the disorder goes underreported and can … Read more
Not your daddy’s cancer scare. Male cancer cases are rising at a staggering rate, with 19 million men expected to be diagnosed by 2050, and the number of men who die from cancer is increasing 93%. Now, research points to a potential link between one devastating reproductive condition and increased chances of developing colorectal or … Read more
Your spirits won’t be high after reading this. A growing body of research suggests a controversial, increasingly common habit in the US may be quietly damaging men’s sperm — and doubling their partners’ risk of miscarriage. “It is one of the most moveable factors right now in this country for improving fertility outcomes,” Dr. Natalie … Read more
Most people go through life dreading a serious diagnosis and surgery. I spent my formative years begging for both. At 30, while my peers were advancing their careers and growing their families, I couldn’t shower without vomiting from the strain it put on my body. I couldn’t pull up my underwear or tie my shoes … Read more
These swimmers are sure to sink. Human sperm can get lost in space, new research shows. Scientists put sperm to the test to determine whether a child could be conceived in space, using a tiny plastic “obstacle course.” The findings, published in the journal Communications Biology, showed that the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively … Read more
Fellas, you might want to pencil in a little “me” time. A new study found that masturbation comes with more perks than just the rush of feel-good endorphins after an orgasm. This time, it’s all about what’s going on behind the scenes with your swimmers. Masturbation has been linked to a range of physical and … Read more
It’s the food, baby. While shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an age-old tip to stock up on good-for-you foods, reaching for chips, cookies and soda can be the ultimate comfort habit. But these and other junk food staples could be messing with women’s chances of trying to have a baby, according to … Read more
Dr. Sheeva Talebian is haunted by how long “we’ve conditioned women to believe that debilitating pain is normal.” It’s a “clinical failure,” she declared, and it’s a reason why symptoms of one tricky disease in particular are often unreported and misdiagnosed — sometimes until irreversible damage has already been done. The board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and third-party … Read more
Spring training might be over, but your sperm is just getting warmed up. While preparing for conception has historically been considered a woman’s burden, evolving research shows that infertility is the result of men’s biology roughly half the time. A new startup aimed at “sperm optimization” wants to help men harness their virility with a … Read more
When a teen girl recently posted on TikTok about the “pros and cons of birth control,” almost 120,000 people hit the “like” button. Of the pros, the girl said her birth control made her period disappear and referenced its “99%” success rate at preventing pregnancy. Of the cons, she said it’s made her constantly bloated … Read more