Changes to Victorian law to provide ‘tougher scrutiny’ after Monash IVF bungles
The Victorian government is introducing legislation it says will make IVF clinics safer and more accountable following high-profile…
Malnourished and overtrained, Olympic gymnast didn’t have energy for a period
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva spent years sacrificing her health for a shot at making the Olympics. “I was so driven…
Endometriosis increases risk of some birth defects in infants
A Canadian study suggests inflammation linked to endometriosis may subtly shape fetal development, increasing the likelihood of some…
Monash IVF sued over embryo mix-up at Brisbane clinic
A family involved in an IVF mix-up where a mother gave birth after being implanted with another patient’s…
Vitamin E intake linked to a key fertility hormone in women trying to conceive
Everyday nutrient intake may be linked to hormonal and body composition markers in women seeking fertility care, but…
Historical IVF mix-up discovery raises questions about Australian industry
Fertility experts warn further life-changing historical errors could be discovered in Australia’s IVF industry, as DNA testing becomes…
Global indicators identified to monitor health before pregnancy worldwide
The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people’s health before pregnancy…
What experts want you to know about endometriosis, diagnosis and surgery as treatment
Allegations about how surgery is used to manage endometriosis have alarmed medical experts and distressed women living with…
Urgent to understand how human fertility functions beyond Earth, scientists say
As humans spend increasing amounts of time in space, whether for work or tourism, scientists are calling for…
COVID vaccination not linked to reduced childbirth
COVID-19 vaccination is not the cause behind a decrease in childbirth, according to a study from Linköping University,…
IVF doctor shares little-known fertility secrets for Aussies struggling to conceive: ‘Might be surprised’
For many, the fertility path does not run smooth. While the phrase “you only need to do it…
Targeted uterine mRNA treatment boosts fertility outcomes in mice
Researchers from the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine Center for Nanomedicine – which designs nanotechnology-based platforms for…