#fertility
#fertility

Antioxidants in fruits and flowers seem to counteract harmful effects of microplastics, study shows

Anthocyanins may help counteract reproductive toxicity caused by microplastics.

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.

Environment

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.

Alternative medicine

Can Stress Negatively Affect Your Fertility?

fromHackernoon

10 months ago

Miscellaneous

Biohackers Say They Have Cracked the Code to Producing Healthier Babies | HackerNoon

fromScary Mommy

3 months ago

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

Egg freezing offers a safety net for women reconsidering their timelines for motherhood.

Alternative medicine

Antioxidants in fruits and flowers seem to counteract harmful effects of microplastics, study shows

Anthocyanins may help counteract reproductive toxicity caused by microplastics.

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.

Environment

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.

Alternative medicine

Can Stress Negatively Affect Your Fertility?

fromHackernoon

10 months ago

Miscellaneous

Biohackers Say They Have Cracked the Code to Producing Healthier Babies | HackerNoon

more#reproductive-health

As a New Mom, I'm Amazed How Often I'm Asked This Question. My Answer Surprises Everyone.

Couples using IVF report greater happiness and positivity than those conceiving naturally.

Fertility trauma can enhance resilience and parenting confidence.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

They've Done Five Rounds of IVF. All They've Gotten Is a Miscarriage. Is It Time to Stop?

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

London startup

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

fromEntrepreneur

London startup

Future Family's Founder Talks IVF Insurance, Baby Guarantee | Entrepreneur

Parenting

Ireland's thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos: 'We almost feel guilty knowing we won't use all 15 of ours'

Women

What to say and what not to say to friends, or colleagues having IVF

fromBuzzFeed

As a New Mom, I'm Amazed How Often I'm Asked This Question. My Answer Surprises Everyone.

Couples using IVF report greater happiness and positivity than those conceiving naturally.

Fertility trauma can enhance resilience and parenting confidence.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

They've Done Five Rounds of IVF. All They've Gotten Is a Miscarriage. Is It Time to Stop?

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

London startup

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

fromEntrepreneur

London startup

Future Family's Founder Talks IVF Insurance, Baby Guarantee | Entrepreneur

Parenting

Ireland's thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos: 'We almost feel guilty knowing we won't use all 15 of ours'

Women

What to say and what not to say to friends, or colleagues having IVF

more#ivf

#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

fromTODAY.com

After 18 Years of Infertility, an AI Tool Let a Couple Conceive - and Could Help Thousands More

A new AI process enables conception by identifying viable sperm in infertile men diagnosed with azoospermia, marking a breakthrough in fertility treatments.

fromThe Washington Post

1 week ago

Artificial intelligence

Finding viable sperm in infertile men can take days. AI did it in hours.

Artificial intelligence

fromTODAY.com

more#artificial-intelligence

After 18 Years of Infertility, an AI Tool Let a Couple Conceive - and Could Help Thousands More

A new AI process enables conception by identifying viable sperm in infertile men diagnosed with azoospermia, marking a breakthrough in fertility treatments.

fromThe Washington Post

1 week ago

Artificial intelligence

Finding viable sperm in infertile men can take days. AI did it in hours.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

2 weeks ago

Summer solstice: Everything you need to know about the longest day of the year

The summer solstice, marking the longest day and shortest night, is celebrated through ancient traditions and modern gatherings, reflecting humanity's long-standing relationship with nature.

US news

Want a baby this year? Brace yourself

Economic uncertainty is significantly impacting potential parents' decisions on starting families.

Women

Unexplained infertility: 'One round of IVF can cost 5,000 - so we waited patiently to get state funding for a free cycle'

Emma Kavanagh and Seán Gillivan face challenges with unexplained infertility after 10 years together without pregnancy scares.

Want a baby this year? Brace yourself

Economic uncertainty is significantly impacting potential parents' decisions on starting families.

Women

Unexplained infertility: 'One round of IVF can cost 5,000 - so we waited patiently to get state funding for a free cycle'

When Men Disappear From Their Own Fertility Journey

Men often suppress their feelings during fertility struggles, believing they must remain strong and supportive.

fromThe Atlantic

The Anti-Natalist's Revenge

The bombing reflects an extreme philosophy against the creation of life, necessitating a robust defense of the value of existence.

When Hope Becomes Exhaustion: Recognizing Fertility Burnout

Fertility burnout encompasses emotional and physical exhaustion, turning hope into a burden.

Healing from fertility challenges requires rest, self-kindness, and reconnecting with life.

Redefining Success in the Fertility Treatment Journey

Effort in fertility journeys holds intrinsic value, regardless of results.

Emotional resilience is key to navigating fertility challenges.

Rest and reflection are vital components of courage and self-worth.

Mental health

Between Hope and Heartbreak: The Wait to Know

fromWIRED

Right-wing politics

IVF Clinic Bombing Suspect Was Linked to 'Anti-Life' Ideology. Experts Fear Its Growing Influence

3 months ago

When Hope Becomes Exhaustion: Recognizing Fertility Burnout

Fertility burnout encompasses emotional and physical exhaustion, turning hope into a burden.

Healing from fertility challenges requires rest, self-kindness, and reconnecting with life.

Redefining Success in the Fertility Treatment Journey

Effort in fertility journeys holds intrinsic value, regardless of results.

Emotional resilience is key to navigating fertility challenges.

Rest and reflection are vital components of courage and self-worth.

Mental health

Between Hope and Heartbreak: The Wait to Know

fromWIRED

Right-wing politics

IVF Clinic Bombing Suspect Was Linked to 'Anti-Life' Ideology. Experts Fear Its Growing Influence

When the Help Doesn't Help, Is It Gaslighting?

Fertility gaslighting dismisses emotional experiences, affecting mental health.

Awareness of gaslighting is crucial for emotional safety in fertility.

Clear boundaries are essential to maintain trust in personal experiences.

Florence Pugh Faced Backlash After Speaking About Freezing Her Eggs

Florence Pugh opens up about her challenging fertility journey and the impact of online negativity on her experience.

Retirement

The Unexpected Grief of Discarding Your Frozen Eggs

Women

fromBustle

Florence Pugh Faced Backlash After Speaking About Freezing Her Eggs

Florence Pugh opens up about her challenging fertility journey and the impact of online negativity on her experience.

Retirement

The Unexpected Grief of Discarding Your Frozen Eggs

Navigating Mother's Day With a Heavy Heart

Mother's Day evokes diverse emotions; sensitivity to grief and fertility struggles is essential for community wellness.

Gunk by Saba Sams review boozy nights and baby love

"The main narrative consists of Jules telling us how this state of affairs came to pass. The summary of Jules's and Leon's relationship is characteristically wry."

London startup

fromNatural Health News

Men with Healthier Sperm Tend to Live Longer, Study Finds

Higher sperm counts were linked to longer lifespans - Men with more than 120 million motile sperm lived an average of 2.7 years longer than those with fewer than 5 million motile sperm.

Alternative medicine

#womens-health

Cancer

A woman was diagnosed with colon cancer at 31. She had unexplained abdominal pain for years and cycled through multiple diets.

OMG science

From overly tight underwear to conceiving after 35 experts bust fertility myths

Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh says she was diagnosed with PCOS - then another doctor falsely told her that was 'not possible' for a 27-year-old

Cancer

A woman was diagnosed with colon cancer at 31. She had unexplained abdominal pain for years and cycled through multiple diets.

OMG science

From overly tight underwear to conceiving after 35 experts bust fertility myths

Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh says she was diagnosed with PCOS - then another doctor falsely told her that was 'not possible' for a 27-year-old

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Birth rates in the U.S. continue to remain alarmingly low, marking a gradual decline since 2007.

#birth-rates

fromIntelligencer

Social justice

The World Doesn't Need More Elon Musk Babies

Digital life

Couples are more likely to have baby boys than girls when they have sex at this time of the month

fromIntelligencer

Social justice

The World Doesn't Need More Elon Musk Babies

Digital life

Couples are more likely to have baby boys than girls when they have sex at this time of the month

Women

'Miracle' baby girl is born from a womb transplant to mom born without a uterus

Mental health

Sara Pascoe: I still identify as an infertile, childless woman'

fromBustle

Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh Just Shared Her Timeline For Kids & How She's Preparing

Women

'Miracle' baby girl is born from a womb transplant to mom born without a uterus

A British woman has successfully given birth after a womb transplant, marking a historic medical achievement in the UK.

Mental health

Sara Pascoe: I still identify as an infertile, childless woman'

fromBustle

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh Just Shared Her Timeline For Kids & How She's Preparing

more#motherhood

Alternative medicine

Holistic Approaches to Fertility: Alternative and Complementary Therapies

Infertility might not always have a clear cause, but lifestyle changes and holistic methods, including probiotics and acupuncture, can enhance fertility.

#social-media

Psychology

I became absorbed in strangers' fertility journeys online

Mental health

Can Eating Certain Foods Really Help You Get Pregnant?

Psychology

I became absorbed in strangers' fertility journeys online

Mental health

Can Eating Certain Foods Really Help You Get Pregnant?

more#social-media

Women

fromLos Angeles Times

On 'No Worries If Not,' Riki Lindhome rewrites her hero's journey to motherhood

Riki Lindhome embraced a solo career during COVID, creating a musical inspired by her fertility journey and releasing her debut album.

fromMail Online

History

Stonehenge key stone was sculpted to resemble a PENIS, scientist says

Stonehenge may have served as a phallic temple according to new theory by Professor Terence Meaden.

Writing

Overcoming Body Betrayal In Fertility Issues

Fertility struggles evoke a deep sense of betrayal from one's own body which requires self-compassion and acknowledgment for healing.

Naomi Watts: Billy Crudup made surprising confession about his anatomy before we had sex

"If it makes you feel better, I've got gray hairs on my balls." Those were, as she penned, "the most romantic words I've ever heard, onscreen or off."

Writing

fromwww.bbc.com

6 months ago

Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?

Dame Laura Kenny's experiences highlight the potential fertility issues female athletes may face due to the demanding nature of elite sports.