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3 days ago

Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe

Over-the-counter abortion medication is not a reality currently. Grossman is not aware of any pending applications at the Food and Drug Administration for medication abortion to be sold over-the-counter.
US news
#birth-control
Health
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Birth Control Is Holding My Sex Life Back. I Want to Be Unleashed!

Choosing the right birth control depends on individual circumstances and medical history, with a focus on personal preferences and libido effects.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

About one in seven couples in the UK will have difficulty conceiving, and about one in eight known pregnancies will end in a loss. As many as 29% of low-risk pregnancies will experience unforeseen complications.
Parenting
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Reproductive Health Care Restrictions May Exacerbate Health Care Shortages

Abortion bans in several states are linked to labor shortages in healthcare, particularly affecting rural maternity care.
#ivf
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Anyone who goes through IVF 'should be so proud', says Sara Pascoe

IVF is a significant journey, and those who undergo it should feel proud of their efforts.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in Northern Cyprus

IVF clinics in Northern Cyprus have been linked to cases of wrong sperm or egg donor usage, raising concerns about regulation and donor anonymity.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Anyone who goes through IVF 'should be so proud', says Sara Pascoe

IVF is a significant journey, and those who undergo it should feel proud of their efforts.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in Northern Cyprus

IVF clinics in Northern Cyprus have been linked to cases of wrong sperm or egg donor usage, raising concerns about regulation and donor anonymity.
#fertility-treatment
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Mental health

Worrisome Thoughts About Sex During Donor Conception

Medicalized fertility treatments can turn sex into a scheduled, stressful task that reduces intimacy and triggers intrusive, image-based emotional responses.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Relationships

Years Ago, My Husband Was in an "Adult Film." It's Only a Matter of Time Before Our Kids Find Out.

Discussing a parent's past in adult films with children requires careful consideration of timing and the family's values on sexuality.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Mother-in-Law Thinks This Common Childhood Toy Will Cause My Son to Become Sterile

Stand up for your parenting choices and ignore unsolicited advice from family.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Years Ago, My Husband Was in an "Adult Film." It's Only a Matter of Time Before Our Kids Find Out.

Discussing a parent's past in adult films with children requires careful consideration of timing and the family's values on sexuality.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Mother-in-Law Thinks This Common Childhood Toy Will Cause My Son to Become Sterile

Stand up for your parenting choices and ignore unsolicited advice from family.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care

The U.S. Senate upheld a ban on abortion care for veterans, while states are enacting various reproductive health laws and restrictions.
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Phimosis: 'When I eventually got circumcised, I just felt like this whole new world opened for me'

Phimosis is a common condition affecting male children, impacting relationships and wellbeing, but treatment can significantly improve their lives.
#infertility
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Conversations about infertility are hard, but essential | Letters

Infertility conversations lack a shared vocabulary, making support difficult; genuine communication involves acknowledging discomfort and expressing a desire to understand.
Parenting
fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Infertility path from the perspective of mother and child

Infertility and IVF present complex challenges in the journey to parenthood, often contrasting the perception of a straightforward process.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, others are unable to find them | Nuala McGovern

Infertility is a challenging topic that many struggle to discuss, leading to discomfort and inappropriate language.
Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

A healthy pregnancy doesn't depend solely on the woman: why the father's health is crucial for child development

Father's health and behaviors significantly impact pregnancy outcomes and child development, challenging the traditional focus solely on the mother.
#endometriosis
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery

A new augmented reality system helps patients with endometriosis understand their condition and surgical options more clearly.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'

A 30-year-old woman with severe endometriosis requiring major surgery is urgently freezing eggs within four months due to critically low egg reserves to preserve her fertility.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Women missing out' on motherhood because of delay' in men maturing - think tank

A UK think tank reports that approximately 600,000 fewer women will have children due to delayed male maturation and declining marriage rates compared to previous generations.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Husband's Sister Refuses to Carry Our Baby for a Selfish, Irrational Reason

Surrogacy is a personal choice, and individuals have the right to refuse for any reason, including emotional discomfort.
#sperm-quality
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More frequent ejaculations may boost men's fertility, research suggests

Frequent ejaculations may improve sperm quality and fertility in men, as sperm deteriorates over time in the body.
Health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Sexual abstinence is BAD for men: Regular sex boosts sperm quality

Regular ejaculation improves sperm quality by reducing DNA damage and oxidative stress, enhancing fertility outcomes.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

More frequent ejaculations may boost men's fertility, research suggests

Frequent ejaculations may improve sperm quality and fertility in men, as sperm deteriorates over time in the body.
Health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Sexual abstinence is BAD for men: Regular sex boosts sperm quality

Regular ejaculation improves sperm quality by reducing DNA damage and oxidative stress, enhancing fertility outcomes.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Women almost 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis in Africa than Europe

Women in sub-Saharan Africa are 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis than mothers in developed nations due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in maternity wards.
#gender-affirming-care
#womens-health
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'It's a huge amount of money': Modern fertility medicine is a miracle - but it's also a booming business

Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, technological advancement of reproductive medicine has enabled millions to have children, marking a significant milestone in medical history.
Medicine
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromwww.project-syndicate.org
1 month ago

The Baby Bump From Remote Work

Remote work correlates with higher fertility rates and larger planned family sizes among adults aged 20-45 across 38 countries, suggesting it may be more effective than traditional pronatalist policies.
Remote teams
fromwww.project-syndicate.org
1 month ago

The Baby Bump From Remote Work

Remote work correlates with higher fertility rates and larger planned family sizes among adults aged 20-45 across 38 countries, suggesting it may be more effective than traditional pronatalist policies.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

The 'prison' of toxic masculinity can keep men from seeking medical care. Canada wants to fix that | CBC Radio

The federal government is launching a national men's health strategy to address higher rates of suicide, substance abuse, and preventable death among men by challenging harmful stereotypes and encouraging healthcare engagement.
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: Should we admit we made up the story about infertility?

A couple who decided not to have children lied about infertility to stop parental pressure, but now faces guilt and must decide whether to confess or continue the deception.
#erectile-dysfunction
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Health

This Invasive, Irreversible Surgery Is the Cheat Code to Getting My Former Sex Life Back. I'm Actually Considering It.

Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Husband Won't See a Doctor for His Erectile Issues. Boy Does He Hate the Way I Improvise.

Address erectile dysfunction through compassionate communication, exploring non-penetrative sexual alternatives while gently encouraging medical consultation without judgment or pressure.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Health

This Invasive, Irreversible Surgery Is the Cheat Code to Getting My Former Sex Life Back. I'm Actually Considering It.

fromFast Company
2 months ago

The untapped business case for male contraception

For more than 60 years, contraception has been almost exclusively a women's responsibility. Today, women have more than 14 modern contraceptive options, while men have just two: condoms and vasectomies. That imbalance has pushed women to shoulder physical side effects, financial burden, medical risks, and the career impact of family planning-costs that have been accepted as the "status quo" for far too long.
Venture
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis

An NHS clinical trial tests a non-invasive diagnostic method using abdominal electrodes to detect endometriosis, potentially reducing diagnosis delays that currently require surgery.
Science
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control

An enzyme-controlled molecular switch boosts sperm energy before fertilization, offering routes for improved infertility treatments and development of safe nonhormonal male contraception.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Have More Sex in 2026

Chronic stress and pressure suppress sexual desire; reducing obligation and prioritizing pleasure, play, and imagination creates conditions that allow desire to emerge.
#declining-birth-rates
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
US news

This Viral Post About Why Millennials Aren't Having Kids Is Sparking A Massive Debate

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
US news

This Viral Post About Why Millennials Aren't Having Kids Is Sparking A Massive Debate

Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A very paternalistic attitude': why is female desire still not taken seriously?

Flibanserin, a drug treating low female libido, faced regulatory obstacles and societal resistance despite clinical promise, revealing systemic barriers to female sexual health treatment.
Public health
fromAxios
1 month ago

More pregnant Americans are skipping prenatal care, CDC finds

First-trimester prenatal care in the U.S. declined to 75.5% in 2024, with late or no care increasing to 7.3% nationally, affecting all age groups and most racial and ethnic populations.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Notes on Transsexual Surgery

A trans person underwent multiple surgeries—thoracotomy, facial feminization, breast augmentation, and vaginoplasty—highlighting everyday risks, affirmation, recovery hardships, and fragile certainty.
#china-demographics
fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

China's population crash is so bad that it's started taxing condoms and birth control pills | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Public health

China's population crash is so bad that it's started taxing condoms and birth control pills | Fortune

fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The World Is Progressing and Making Men's Lives Challenging

Psychologists suggest that men-particularly white men, who historically did not face these challenges-are profoundly maladjusted to the highly multicultural society we live in today. Recent statistics suggest that white adult males are not doing well with the many challenging societal perils. Their frustration was on display during the last presidential election, with a significant shift in how young white men voted.
US politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why these women break the law to sell their eggs for IVF

Women in India are illegally selling eggs, undergoing repeated hormone stimulation and surgical retrievals to survive and supply a for-profit fertility market.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"What A World To Bring A Child Into": 23 Women Who Realized They Never Want To Become Pregnant

Some people feel visceral disgust toward pregnancy and childbirth, finding the idea of something moving inside their body profoundly repulsive and nausea-inducing.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Adult trans patients left reeling after hospital cancels vaginoplasties without explanation - LGBTQ Nation

UMass Memorial canceled scheduled vaginoplasty surgeries by Dr. Ashley Alford without explanation, leaving several trans women unable to reschedule and distressed.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France sends letters to 29-year-olds telling them to get on with having children

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism; France will send informational letters to 29-year-olds encouraging childbearing and egg-freezing amid declining birth rates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Survey of over-50s women finds almost two in three struggle with mental health

Almost two in three women over 50 in the UK struggle with their mental health as they deal with menopause, relationship breakdowns and changes to their appearance, a survey has found. Brain fog, parents dying, children leaving home and financial pressures can also trigger difficulties such as sleeping problems, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, and a loss of zest for life.
Mental health
Women
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

3 generations of women in one family show how choices on motherhood have changed

Younger American women have fewer children than prior generations and greater life options, causing many to be uncertain about having children.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

"I Talked My Husband Into A Vasectomy & Now I Regret It" & 34 Other Mom Confessions

I can't even count the number of thoughts I have every single day, just bouncing around in my head like a ping pong ball. I think every mom feels the same way, which is why when you ask a mom what's on her mind, her response could range from something like "Oh, just thinking about my kid's new soccer team" to "The fall of democracy and the state of the world."
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Plastic surgeon association defies other medical associations by opposing trans health care - LGBTQ Nation

Administration health officials praised a statement released Tuesday by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) that advises against conducting "gender-related breast/chest, genital, and facial surgery" on people under the age of 19, even though such procedures are rarely conducted on minors. The ASPS based its statement on two recent reports from the U.K. and the U.S. that were widely criticized by transgender healthcare advocates as being biased.
LGBT
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How bad is maternal health in Europe, and how can we fix it?

High levels of maternal mental ill health, widespread work-life balance strain and career penalties affect mothers across the UK and mainland Europe.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

HIV impacts hundreds of thousands of women. Here's how. - LGBTQ Nation

The truth, of course, is that anyone can contract HIV, given the right circumstance, and according to the Yale University Library's online exhibition " We Are Everywhere: Lesbians in the Archive," by 1991 roughly 40% of HIV-positive people and 12% of AIDS patients in the U.S. were women. But a combination of longstanding bias in the medical field and the perception of HIV/AIDS as a gay epidemic led to women being excluded from research studies and clinical trials.
Public health
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Planned Parenthood rolls out vasectomies at Mass. health centers

For many of our patients, getting care that gives them control of their fertility and ability to plan their future is a joyful experience,
Health
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Why I Am Teaching My Young Sons That This 'Private' Bathroom Topic Is 'No Big Deal'

Motherhood often erases personal privacy, making even bathroom moments subject to constant caregiving and acceptance of uninterrupted neediness.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Rising teenage pregnancy among young teens in Philippines

Amid the Valentine's Day celebrations in the Philippines, declining teen pregnancies among older girls contrast sharply with rising cases among those under 15. Images of romance and young love fill social media feeds, restaurants, and shopping malls across the Philippines. Some local groups also use the season to distribute condoms and awareness flyers. However, behind the festivities lies a more complicated reality as national data show a worrying pattern behind the romantic veneer.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why are fewer people donating their organs?

Organ transplant demand in the UK has risen to over 8,000 waiting patients while donor consent rates have stagnated and family vetoes increasingly block donations.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

I'm 26 and want to be sterilised over pregnancy sickness

"I literally spent the first whole of my first trimester in bed on ice cubes, because I couldn't eat or drink," she said.
Medicine
Medicine
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Stay Well: We're trying for a baby. How can my husband optimise his sperm quality?

Global male sperm counts declined from 104 to 49 million/ml between 1973 and 2018, averaging a 1.2% annual decrease.
Medicine
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

ER Doctors Share The Most Ridiculous Sex-Related Injuries They've Seen

Delay in seeking care for sex-related injuries increases risk of permanent damage; seek immediate medical attention for pain, bleeding, swelling, or retained objects.
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