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Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study finds
Seasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen.
'No one knows what they are': Researchers discover new type of cell that's seen only during pregnancy
A new map of the "maternal-fetal interface" reveals a new type of cell, as well as the types of cells most likely to be affected in conditions like preeclampsia.
Endometriosis messes with the immune system and causes 'ripple effects across the body'
Two researchers explain how endometriosis drives a whole body immune response due to inflammation, urging the medical community to see it as a whole-body issue.
Woman born without a vagina or cervix went on to conceive a son naturally
A woman's rare condition made it unlikely for her to conceive without reproductive assistance, but in her case, she eventually bore a child without fertility treatment.
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may cut risk of preeclampsia
A study of more than 6,500 mothers found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowered the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous blood-pressure disorder.
How menopause affects the brain — and what we still don't know
A new study shows that that menopause was associated with worse sleep, increased mental health problems and even changes within the brain itself.
In a first, study links maternal genes to risk of pregnancy loss
For the first time, scientists have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of aneuploidy, in which cells have an abnormal number of chromosomes. Aneuploidy in egg cells can lead to miscarriage.
Risk of death from pregnancy in the US is 44 times higher than that from abortion, new analysis reveals
A figure commonly used to compare the risk of death from pregnancy compared with the risk of death from abortion might be based on outdated data, a new study suggests.
