Losing weight before IVF may boost pregnancy odds, study finds
Women with a higher body mass index (BMI) who are preparing for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are often advised to lose weight first.
But does...
What’s the difference between sperm and semen? And can pre-ejaculate get you pregnant?
Semen, sperm, spunk, cum, ejaculate, pre-cum, seminal fluid. These are just some of the many words we use to describe what comes out of...
Understanding depression in women with premature menopause
Premature menopause can be a life-changing diagnosis, bringing with it serious physical, emotional, and social effects.
A new study published in the journal Menopause explores...
Why high blood pressure in pregnancy may make breastfeeding harder
High blood pressure during pregnancy—also known as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—is a serious health issue that affects about 1 in 6 pregnancies in...
Night shifts may harm women’s hormonal health and pregnancy outcomes, study finds
Working night shifts might increase the risk of irregular periods, hormone problems, and pregnancy complications, according to new research being presented at ENDO 2025,...
Why vitamin B12 matters in pregnancy
A new study suggests that not getting enough vitamin B12 during pregnancy could increase the risk of future health problems for both mother and...
World’s first baby born through fully automated IVF procedure
In a major breakthrough for fertility science, the first baby has been born using a completely automated system for a key step in IVF...
Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns predict hypertension risk in 14 years
A large new study has found that blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy—even among women who do not develop pregnancy-related...
Pregnancy could help lower the risk of long COVID, study finds
Pregnant women may have a lower chance of developing long COVID, according to a new study published on April 1 in Nature Communications.
The research...
First hormone-free male birth control pill moves closer to reality
For decades, birth control options for men have been limited to just two choices: condoms or a vasectomy.
Meanwhile, women have more than 20 types...