reproductive-health

Medical societies endorse ACOG’s schedule, saying maternal vaccines are ‘key element’ of protection The leading professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists in the US has launched its first maternal vaccination schedule and diverged for the first time from federal recommendations. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has long recommended giving the shots…

Menopause affects millions of women around the world each year, yet many people still underestimate how disruptive its symptoms can be. Although menopause is a natural biological process, the changes it brings can affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, sleep quality, work performance, and everyday activities. Among the most common complaints are hot flashes and night […] The post Non-Hormon…

GLP‑1s do not harm male hormones or fertility after long-term use, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01867-0 Preliminary study finds that testosterone levels increase or stabilize in people taking GLP-1 medications.

IVF could be done inside the body using sperm that have been magnetised, allowing them to be directed to an egg while getting around the need for invasive egg retrievals and embryo transfers

Menopause is a natural stage of life that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can happen earlier or later. During this transition, the body produces lower levels of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes can trigger a variety […] The post New Menopause Drug Could Reduce Hot Flashes, Mood, and Anxie…

Hello everyone, Maintaining a proper diet is widely recognized as the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and successful IVF journey. I wanted to share a structured breakdown of essential nutritional categories, recommended food sources, and their specific health benefits based on insights shared... Read more

Women on menopausal hormonal therapy face a decreased risk of low bone mineral density compared to those not using it, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

The first real-world study of the FDA-approved non-hormone treatment fezolinetant found the menopausal medication improved hot flashes, depression and anxiety in women, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

The first real-world study of the FDA-approved non-hormone treatment fezolinetant found the menopausal medication improved hot flashes, depression and anxiety in women, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Researchers say the mechanics of having sex in space would be easier to manage than the biology of pregnancy and fetal development in a reduced-gravity, high-radiation environment. Read More

Nuvisan  announced it has received a US$25 million grant from the Gates Foundation to advance a portfolio of novel non-hormonal contraceptive drug discovery projects.   The new three-year grant builds on a successful program, delivered over the past three years. It is intended to further expand the ...

More women are rejecting state pressure over their reproductive choices, amid the devastating legacy of the one-child policy Ever since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, women’s bodies have been the business of the state. In the 1950s, labour for state-controlled work units was organised according to women’s menstrual cycles. Then for decades, there was the one-child policy.…

Samantha Parker Kelleher, along with researchers at BU School of Public Health and Boston Medical Center, will examine the role of high blood pressure during the postpartum period on the risk of developing recurrent hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension.

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-- Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are two of the most common gynecological conditions. While they have important differences, they also have things in common. Both can lead to serious complications, affect fertility and have symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. And both are the focus of medical innovations to give women better treatment options, explains Megan Wasson, D.O., a gynecologist…

Nature Cell Biology, Published online: 11 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41556-026-01993-x This Perspective highlights the use of current proteomics technologies in defining stage-specific reprogramming events to understand reproductive ageing, improve oocyte quality, and refine the outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART).

ObjectiveTo develop a scale to measure fertility social mentality among women of childbearing age in China and to assess its psychometric properties, including reliability, validity, and measurement invariance.MethodsA total of 496, 857, 607, 632 and 362 women of childbearing age were recruited to conduct exploratory factor analysis, reliability and validity testing, and measurement invariance te…

Congratulations to Shweta Bhagwat, PhD, postdoctoral research associate in the lab of Celia Santi, MD, PhD, for recently receiving a prestigious NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) for her project titled “Study the impact of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) toxins on sperm function.” Her research is being funded by the NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Develo…