Latest about Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
'Epigenetic memory' may help explain why PCOS tends to run in families
New research suggests how PCOS may be partly inherited through "epigenetic memory," offering insight into why the condition tends to run in families.
Scientists grow mini amniotic sacs in the lab using stem cells
A newly created cell model of the amniotic sac could reveal new insights into early pregnancy, as well as generate helpful products for medical use.
Metformin may prevent severe morning sickness
Taking the diabetes drug metformin before pregnancy may reduce the risk of debilitating morning sickness by 70%, early data hint. But a clinical trial is still needed to confirm this finding.
Common parasite decapitates human sperm
If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread throughout your body.
Iron deficiency in pregnancy can cause 'male' mice to develop female organs
Low iron levels can flip the genetic switch on a mouse's sex during development, causing XY embryos to grow female features. But it's not clear whether the effect applies to humans.
What are ovarian cysts?
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on or inside the ovaries for a variety of reasons. Often, they disappear on their own, but sometimes, they can grow very large, burst or cause an ovary to twist.
Is getting an IUD painful?
People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to patients getting the contraceptive.
'Useless' female organ may actually support the ovaries, study finds
The rete ovarii, a poorly understood structure connected to the ovaries, may be much more essential to ovarian function than scientists initially thought.
First baby conceived with remotely operated 'automated IVF' has been born
Performed remotely in Mexico by engineers and embryologists in New York, an automated fertility treatment resulted in conception and, more recently, a live birth.
Man gets sperm-making stem cell transplant in first-of-its-kind procedure
A man in his early 20s received a transplant of his own sperm-producing stem cells, which had been frozen since his childhood, in an attempt to regain fertility. Doctors are waiting to see if the treatment works.
