Unequal growth between genetically identical monozygotic (MZ) twins in the womb may be triggered in the earliest stages of human embryo development, according to a new study led by King’s College London.
Month: November 2015
Germ-Killing Bathroom Sprays Appear to Weaken Fertility
Common ingredients in the cleaning sprays for your kitchen and bathroom make mice less fertile, suggesting the compounds could do the same to humans, according to a new study.
Herx, church File Motion to Dismiss After Case Settled
The case of Emily Herx versus the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend appears to be over.On Tuesday, both sides filed a joint motion to dismiss.
Gay Military Dads Reflect on Veterans Day
It’s Veterans Day, and with all the progress that’s been made for LGBT service members and their families since ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ was aboloished in 2011, not everything is perfectly equitable. GaysWithKids has a story focused on Army Lt. Col. Josh Hawley-Molloy and Johnathan Hawley-Molloy, gay military dads who are raising their 2-year-old daughter Kylie.
More Women Are Choosing Long-Acting Birth Control Now
The number of U.S. women who use long-acting reversible contraceptive devices is soaring, according to a new federal report. The National Center for Health Statistics this week released findings from a national survey based on personal interviews of about 10,400 women. Whereas the birth control pill and the condom are the most commonly used methods, the number of women using long-acting implants such as intrauterine devices (IUDs)—the third-most common method—has gone up dramatically since the beginning of this century.
More Women Embracing Tiny Uterine Sperm-Blockers
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the use of intrauterine devices and implants has almost doubled in recent years as more women open their arms (and uteri) to these highly effective, long-acting reversible contraceptives — also known as LARCs.
Scientists Discover that Sperm Cells Can Slither
Scientists have discovered that sperm have a previously unrecognized skill – they can swim in a “slither” mode when they are close to the wall of their environment.
Larsen Bill Would Help Veterans With Disabilities Start Families
Veterans who sustained injuries during their military service that prevent them from conceiving children will get access to advanced fertility treatments and adoption assistance if Congress passes a bill announced today by 2nd District Rep. Rick Larsen. Larsen announced the bill in advance of Veterans Day.
ACOG: Committee Opinion Highlights Importance of Contraceptive Implants, IUDs
Obstetrician-gynecologists may help lower unintended pregnancy rates by increasing access to contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) for patients, according to a Committee Opinion paper issued by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Menopause: A Gold Mine For Marketers, Fewer Payoffs For Women
There have been a few notable exceptions. Menopause showed up on hit sitcoms All in the Family and The Cosby Show. There was a cheeky off-Broadway production, Menopause — the Musical!