Replacement chemical for harmful phthalates may restrict fetal growth
A chemical used to make plastic more flexible, once introduced as a safer substitute for older additives now…
Gut bacteria may help explain why endometriosis pain varies
Gut bacteria and bitter taste receptor genes show surprising links to endometriosis pain. Study: Connecting gut microbiome composition…
Paternal sperm epigenetics may help explain early pregnancy loss
When a pregnancy ends early and unexplained, the search for answers usually begins with the mother. Lacey Luense,…
World IVF Day: Costs and access to regulation and AI, doctors reveal what’s changed in India over the past 10 years
India, which accounts for 25 percent of the global infertility burden, performs an estimated 3–3.5 lakh IVF cycles…
New consensus provides updated guidance for managing prolactinoma tumors
Prolactinomas are the most common functional pituitary neuroendocrine tumors, accounting for nearly half of all hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas.…
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy rise in England
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy have increased in England in recent years, according to research presented…
Modern IVF treatment boosts live births while lowering twin pregnancies
Modern IVF treatment can now achieve substantially higher success rates than historical approaches while dramatically reducing twin and…
Frozen embryo transfers dominate assisted reproduction across Europe
More than 1.15 million assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycles were reported across Europe in 2023, according to…
Uterine aging may reduce donor egg pregnancy success after 49
A major new study suggests that age-related changes in the uterus may contribute to poorer pregnancy outcomes, with…
Male Infertility Costs Nearly As Much As Endometriosis Treatment In India: Study
Infertility is often viewed as a women’s health issue in India, despite medical evidence showing that male factors…
Study uncovers a biological link between chronic oral inflammation and female fertility
Chronic oral inflammation may impair female fertility by triggering a systemic immune response that affects the ovaries. A…
UC Davis scientists identify protein key to male fertility
The causes of male infertility can be hard to diagnose, with many tests failing to detect genetic defects.…