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Category: Fertility Headlines
Post-Menopausal Hormone Therapy Cuts Heart Disease
A team of US researchers has found that hormone therapy, when taken within six years of menopause, may slow the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis — the primary underlying pathway that leads to heart disease and stroke.
Indiana Woman Shares Infertility Story in Push for Change
One Central Indiana woman is sharing the story of her struggle, in an effort to open doors for others. She is asking state lawmakers to require insurance companies to cover infertility treatment.
Evidence Emerges that 45% of Common Sunscreen Ingredients Mess with Sperm Function
Researchers have found that 13 out of 29 UV filters used in sunscreens in the US and Europe can disrupt the function of human sperm cells – with some even mimicking the effect of the female hormone progesterone, and messing with sperm mobility.
Ancient Virus Determines Babies’ Sex
Yale researchers believe an ancient viral DNA strand — incorporated into the mammalian genome as recently as 1.5 million years ago — plays a key role in turning off the X chromosome.
Zika Virus Mosquitoes May Spread Farther North Than Thought
Two mosquito species that carry the dangerous Zika virus may inhabit a wider range of North America than previously thought.
Even When Women Aren’t Obese, PCOS Can Mean Pregnancy Problems
Women who suffer from a leading cause of infertility that can be made worse by obesity may not be able to escape pregnancy problems just by maintaining a normal weight, a recent study suggests.
A Puzzling Order in a U.S. Supreme Court Case on Obamacare
Something strange is afoot at the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices issued a highly unusual order Tuesday for the parties in Zubik v. Burwell, one of this term’s most-watched cases. Here’s the abridged version of the dispute: The Affordable Care Act’s regulations require virtually all employers to provide health insurance to their employees. They also require health-insurance companies to include contraceptive coverage for women in their plans at no additional cost. Religious nonprofits that object to contraception may file a one-page form with the federal government, at which point the insurance company will directly provide the coverage to their employees without further involvement from the nonprofit.
Endometriosis May Raise Women’s Heart Disease Risk
Women’s risk for heart disease may be increased if they have endometriosis. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Fertility Benefit coming to Active-Duty Personnel Oct. 1
Active-duty military personnel will be able to freeze their eggs or sperm under a fertility pilot program beginning Oct. 1, a senior defense official said earlier this month.