Study: Defective ion channel in sperm flagellum renders men infertile, affects medically assisted reproduction

by Kathrin Kottke,University of MünsterBeating pattern of a human sperm cell before (left) und after (right) activation of CatSper. The more powerful beat is required to fertilize the egg. Credi

Updated on: January 12,2024

Study: Defective ion channel in sperm flagellum renders men infertile, affects medically assisted reproduction

by Kathrin Kottke,University of MünsterBeating pattern of a human sperm cell before (left) und after (right) activation of CatSper. The more powerful beat is required to fertilize the egg. Credi

Updated on:January 12,2024

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Updated on: December 28,2023

Study finds waist circumference predicts infertility in child-bearing-aged women

by Lori SolomonWaist circumference (WC) is a positive predictor of female infertility, independent of body mass index (BMI), according to a study published online Dec. 20 inPLOS ONE.Jierong Ke,

Updated on:December 28,2023

Study suggests early induction of labor could reduce inequities in pregnancy outcomes

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInducing labor at 39 weeks of pregnancy has the greatest benefit in risk reduction for women from more socioeconomically deprived are

Updated on: January 18,2024

Study suggests early induction of labor could reduce inequities in pregnancy outcomes

byPublic Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInducing labor at 39 weeks of pregnancy has the greatest benefit in risk reduction for women from more socioeconomically deprived are

Updated on:January 18,2024

Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers find similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk. Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (

Updated on: June 07,2024

Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers find similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk. Credit: Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (

Updated on:June 07,2024

Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries

byUniversity of BirminghamOther Causes of Death. Notes: The figure reports the total annual number of deaths, in the countries we study, by different causes. Total annual deaths due to FGM are d

Updated on: January 19,2024

Female genital mutilation identified as a leading cause of death in African countries

byUniversity of BirminghamOther Causes of Death. Notes: The figure reports the total annual number of deaths, in the countries we study, by different causes. Total annual deaths due to FGM are d

Updated on:January 19,2024

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a

Updated on: March 15,2024

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

by Mike Fricano,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies a

Updated on:March 15,2024

One in six Australian women in their 30s have had an abortion – and we're starting to understand why

by Jayne Lucke And Angela Taft,The ConversationWomen aged in their 20s are more likely to have an abortion than women in their 30s. Credit: Kirsts Luhaers/UnsplashAbortion is acommon exper

Updated on: April 11,2024

One in six Australian women in their 30s have had an abortion – and we're starting to understand why

by Jayne Lucke And Angela Taft,The ConversationWomen aged in their 20s are more likely to have an abortion than women in their 30s. Credit: Kirsts Luhaers/UnsplashAbortion is acommon exper

Updated on:April 11,2024

Study finds the placenta holds answers to many unexplained pregnancy losses

byYale UniversityBox plot of pathologic findings in pregnancy loss cases. Gestational age median (gold line), interquartile (25th to 75th percentile) range (teal box), minimum without outliers (

Updated on: January 17,2024

Study finds the placenta holds answers to many unexplained pregnancy losses

byYale UniversityBox plot of pathologic findings in pregnancy loss cases. Gestational age median (gold line), interquartile (25th to 75th percentile) range (teal box), minimum without outliers (

Updated on:January 17,2024

Improved IVF outcomes with interpregnancy interval of at least six months

by Elana GotkineFor women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), delaying the next frozen embryo transfer (FET) for at least six months after a clinical pregnancy loss (CPL) is associated with impro

Updated on: January 15,2024

Improved IVF outcomes with interpregnancy interval of at least six months

by Elana GotkineFor women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), delaying the next frozen embryo transfer (FET) for at least six months after a clinical pregnancy loss (CPL) is associated with impro

Updated on:January 15,2024

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Updated on: April 11,2024

Beta-blockers in 1st trimester do not up congenital malformations

(HealthDay)—Maternal use of β-blockers in the first trimester of pregnancy is not associated with a large increase in the risk for overall or cardiac congenital malformations, according to a study pub

Updated on:April 11,2024