Among women who don’t take hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause, and even some who do, vaginally applied estrogen may help ease dryness and painful intercourse, a small U.S. study suggests.
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Oral Contraceptive Use Provides Long-Term Protection Against Endometrial Cancer
The use of oral contraceptives conferred long-term protection against endometrial cancer, according to results of a meta-analysis.
Planned Parenthood Often Only Contraception Provider Available: Study
Planned Parenthood is sometimes the only option for low-income women seeking contraception, according to a study released Tuesday.
Scientists Map Gene Activity of Human Embryo’s First Days
Human egg fertilization sparks a cascade of genetic activity. After 1 day, the single cell becomes two, after 2 days there are four cells, after 3 days there are eight, and so it continues. Now, for the first time, scientists have mapped the genetic activity that accompanies this early stage of embryo growth.
The Great Lesbian Sperm Crisis
Semen is one of the most abundant resources on the planet, with men producing an estimated 1,500 sperm cells every second. But in places like Canada and the U.K. where sperm donation is limited, family building is a unique logistical challenge, especially for lesbians.
Suit Filed Over Mix-Up at Downers Grove Sperm Bank Is Dismissed
A judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Ohio woman against a west suburban sperm bank whose clerical error resulted in the birth of her mixed-race daughter.
Fertility Tracking Doesn’t Have to Just Be for Getting Pregnant
Many women take advantage of the numerous fertility trackers and apps available when they are trying to get pregnant. But as Kirsten Karchmer, founder of Conceivable, has made clear, successfully planning a pregnancy goes way beyond just monitoring a woman’s cycle and ovulation timing.
The Science Behind the Recent Surge in Twins and Triplets
The rate of twin births in the United States has increased nearly 80% since 1980, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Effects of Marijuana: Smoking Pot Burns Out Sperm Count For Men By A Third, Harming Fertility
According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, smoking pot more than once a week can lower sperm count by a third, and if combined with other recreational drugs, including cocaine and ecstasy, it can fall to more than half.
European Court Upholds Italy Law Against Embryo Research
Thursday (August 27) saw the European Court of Human Rights uphold an Italian law against the donation of human embryos for scientific research.