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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Becoming a Mom at 47 Wasn't My Plan. But Thanks to Controversial Technology, It's More Common Than Ever.

Births among women 45+ have surged due to assisted reproductive technologies, producing many older new mothers who face shifting social perceptions and practical challenges.
fromAxios
2 months ago

Scientists turn human skin cells into "functional" eggs

This early stage research could one day also be used to treat infertility for women of advanced maternal age "or those who are unable to produce viable eggs due to previous treatment of cancer or other causes," according to an OHSU post. Yes, but: The Portland-based team noted several limitations in their proof-of-concept study, published in Nature Communications on Tuesday, notably that all of the embryos had chromosomal abnormalities.
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