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'I was terrified of rejection when I cold-called my sperm-donor father'

Access to biological parent information is crucial for identity understanding among those conceived via sperm donors, highlighting a need for legal reform.
#relationships

Harriette Cole: My husband doesn't want kids, so I froze my eggs without telling him

Honesty in relationships is crucial, especially regarding significant decisions like having children.

Keeping Up Romance and Sex Life While Dealing With Infertility

Maintaining romance and intimacy during a fertility journey is essential for emotional well-being.

After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.

Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.

Harriette Cole: My husband doesn't want kids, so I froze my eggs without telling him

Honesty in relationships is crucial, especially regarding significant decisions like having children.

Keeping Up Romance and Sex Life While Dealing With Infertility

Maintaining romance and intimacy during a fertility journey is essential for emotional well-being.

After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.

Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.
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#reproductive-rights

Opinion | I Froze My Eggs to Reclaim My Right to Rest

Latinas face unique challenges in accessing fertility treatments due to financial, cultural, and systemic barriers.

J. D. Vance's Very Weird Views About Women

J.D. Vance's views reflect a derogatory attitude towards childless women, undermining their societal value and contributions.

Walz Family Fertility Journey Ran Not Through I.V.F. but Another Common Treatment

Gov. Tim Walz connects personal infertility struggles to political advocacy, emphasizing the need for reproductive autonomy and opposing conservative restrictions on fertility treatments.

You feel a bit mass-produced': donor-conceived people on the export of UK sperm

Sperm donation in the UK is leading to unregulated international use, exceeding the local 10-family limit, raising concerns over genetic connections.

Opinion | I Froze My Eggs to Reclaim My Right to Rest

Latinas face unique challenges in accessing fertility treatments due to financial, cultural, and systemic barriers.

J. D. Vance's Very Weird Views About Women

J.D. Vance's views reflect a derogatory attitude towards childless women, undermining their societal value and contributions.

Walz Family Fertility Journey Ran Not Through I.V.F. but Another Common Treatment

Gov. Tim Walz connects personal infertility struggles to political advocacy, emphasizing the need for reproductive autonomy and opposing conservative restrictions on fertility treatments.

You feel a bit mass-produced': donor-conceived people on the export of UK sperm

Sperm donation in the UK is leading to unregulated international use, exceeding the local 10-family limit, raising concerns over genetic connections.
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#mucinex

Can Mucinex help you get pregnant? What the experts say about the viral trend

Mucinex is claimed to aid fertility by some women on social media, but there is no scientific evidence to support this.

Women are taking Mucinex to get pregnant. Does it work?

Mucinex, an over-the-counter cold medication, is claimed by some women on TikTok to help improve fertility, but there is no solid scientific evidence.

Can Mucinex help you get pregnant? What the experts say about the viral trend

Mucinex is claimed to aid fertility by some women on social media, but there is no scientific evidence to support this.

Women are taking Mucinex to get pregnant. Does it work?

Mucinex, an over-the-counter cold medication, is claimed by some women on TikTok to help improve fertility, but there is no solid scientific evidence.
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#egg-freezing
from Business Insider
1 month ago
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My dad was my unlikely partner in my fertility journey. It brought us closer than we've ever been.

The author’s experience freezing her eggs strengthened her relationship with her father, highlighting the importance of family support during challenging times.

Society doesn't want my kids': China's single women forced abroad to freeze their eggs

Chinese single women face barriers to egg freezing, prompting some to seek the procedure abroad.

My dad was my unlikely partner in my fertility journey. It brought us closer than we've ever been.

The author’s experience freezing her eggs strengthened her relationship with her father, highlighting the importance of family support during challenging times.

Society doesn't want my kids': China's single women forced abroad to freeze their eggs

Chinese single women face barriers to egg freezing, prompting some to seek the procedure abroad.
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Couples allege fertility clinic knowingly implanted dead or damaged embryos in Texas

Aspire Houston Fertility Institute faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly implanting damaged embryos due to lab issues, impacting couples' fertility treatments.
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Ozempic changed my life': do diabetes jabs boost the chances of conception?

Weight loss from medications like Ozempic may improve fertility in overweight women, leading to unexpected pregnancies.

Why some people enter menopause early - and how that could affect their cancer risk

Genomic analysis identifies rare genetic variants that significantly impact menopause timing, potentially aiding infertility treatments and menopause predictions.

Microplastics found in every human testicle tested in new study

Microplastics found in human testicles, impact on health and fertility raises concerns.

Ozempic changed my life': do diabetes jabs boost the chances of conception?

Weight loss from medications like Ozempic may improve fertility in overweight women, leading to unexpected pregnancies.

Why some people enter menopause early - and how that could affect their cancer risk

Genomic analysis identifies rare genetic variants that significantly impact menopause timing, potentially aiding infertility treatments and menopause predictions.

Microplastics found in every human testicle tested in new study

Microplastics found in human testicles, impact on health and fertility raises concerns.
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Gwen Walz schools JD Vance on his creepy obsession with regulating people's private lives: "JD, we're not asking" - Queerty

Gwen Walz cleverly blends humor and personal stories in her campaign speeches to address serious political issues and connect with voters.
#pregnancy

Eve Revealed That She Had An Ectopic Pregnancy And Why She Hid Her Difficult Fertility Journey

Eve opens up about her challenging fertility journey, sharing personal experiences of miscarriage and the emotional struggles that accompanied her path to motherhood.

Women advised to pair effective contraception with skinny jabs'

Experts warn that the use of medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, popular for weight loss, may inadvertently lead to unexpected pregnancies due to improved fertility in women with obesity.

Why So Many Accidental Pregnancies Happen in Your 40s

Many women in their 40s have unplanned pregnancies, with as many as 75% of pregnancies in this age range being unplanned.
Perimenopause, the stage before menopause, can be a period of hormonal chaos that can lead to unexpected pregnancies in women over 40.
The belief that fertility plummets after 35 and that conceiving after 35 is nearly impossible is a misconception.

Eve Revealed That She Had An Ectopic Pregnancy And Why She Hid Her Difficult Fertility Journey

Eve opens up about her challenging fertility journey, sharing personal experiences of miscarriage and the emotional struggles that accompanied her path to motherhood.

Women advised to pair effective contraception with skinny jabs'

Experts warn that the use of medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, popular for weight loss, may inadvertently lead to unexpected pregnancies due to improved fertility in women with obesity.

Why So Many Accidental Pregnancies Happen in Your 40s

Many women in their 40s have unplanned pregnancies, with as many as 75% of pregnancies in this age range being unplanned.
Perimenopause, the stage before menopause, can be a period of hormonal chaos that can lead to unexpected pregnancies in women over 40.
The belief that fertility plummets after 35 and that conceiving after 35 is nearly impossible is a misconception.
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JD Vance endorsed a report that criticizes people watching pornography - especially married women

JD Vance's connection with the Heritage Foundation reveals his longstanding concerns over fertility and family dynamics, emphasizing a conservative cultural narrative.
#ivf
from ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Trump adds new campaign pledge to get IVF paid for by government or covered by insurance

Trump proposed a campaign platform supporting insurance coverage for IVF, emphasizing the importance of increasing birth rates in the U.S.
from Independent
3 months ago

Judith Woods: Men chasing perpetual boyhood are leaving it far too late to become fathers

The narrative of women prioritizing career over kids is only half the story as it takes two to make a baby, and IVF plays a significant role in modern family-building.

Trump adds new campaign pledge to get IVF paid for by government or covered by insurance

Trump proposed a campaign platform supporting insurance coverage for IVF, emphasizing the importance of increasing birth rates in the U.S.

Judith Woods: Men chasing perpetual boyhood are leaving it far too late to become fathers

The narrative of women prioritizing career over kids is only half the story as it takes two to make a baby, and IVF plays a significant role in modern family-building.
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Men have a biological clock too. Here's what's more likely when dads are over 50

Men's fertility declines with age, impacting pregnancy outcomes.
Older fathers face significant risks including preterm birth and low birth weight.

Help! I Invited My Coworkers Into a Very Personal Part of My Life. Now I Really Regret It.

Navigating discussions about fertility can be challenging; establishing boundaries is essential for personal well-being.

Men may not be more attracted to scent of fertile women, study says

The belief that men are more attracted to women's scent when most fertile may not be accurate, as a German study found no conclusive evidence in body odor variations tied to peak fertility.
#womens-health
from www.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dream come true': study suggests drug could extend women's fertility by five years

Rapamycin study shows potential to extend women's fertility by delaying menopause and reducing age-related diseases.
from www.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Study links vaping to lower levels of fertility hormone

Women trying to conceive should avoid vaping as it may impact fertility levels, according to a study on AMH levels in 8,340 women.

Dream come true': study suggests drug could extend women's fertility by five years

Rapamycin study shows potential to extend women's fertility by delaying menopause and reducing age-related diseases.

Study links vaping to lower levels of fertility hormone

Women trying to conceive should avoid vaping as it may impact fertility levels, according to a study on AMH levels in 8,340 women.
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Can Ozempic Actually Affect Fertility? Here's What Two Experts Think Is Going On

Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) may impact fertility due to its association with weight loss and metabolic improvements.

Celebrity weight-loss drug Ozempic could lead to birth defects, doctors warn

Women should always use contraception with Ozempic, and cease the drug two months before attempting pregnancy.

New IVF Test Could Increase Chances of Pregnancy Success

Researchers are developing a test to predict the success of implanted embryos in in vitro fertilization (IVF).
IVF can be a grueling process that involves multiple rounds of egg stimulation, retrieval surgery, and embryo testing.

French proposal for free fertility tests at age 25 outrages women's groups

French President Emmanuel Macron proposes a "major plan" to reverse France's declining birthrate, including offering free fertility checks to 25-year-olds.
The proposal has received strong reactions in France, with some women criticizing the government for pressuring them to think about fertility early and women's rights groups arguing that more should be done to make it affordable to have children.

Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology

Aries is encouraged to sing more and embrace joy and authority in 2024.
Taurus will have a strong connection with plants and fertility in 2024.

Women who have had a C-section more likely to have trouble getting pregnant again: study

Women who have had a C-section have a 10% decreased likelihood of conceiving again compared with those who had vaginal deliveries.
Women who take at least a year to conceive are 21% more likely to be delivered by C-section compared to women who got pregnant in less than a year.

Does the Covid-19 vaccine affect menstruation and fertility? Here's what we know now

Covid-19 vaccines may be linked to changes in menstrual cycles and fertility.
Research is ongoing to determine the association between the vaccine and menstrual changes.
High reports of women experiencing heavier menstrual flow following vaccination.
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