A new study published in Psychological Science finds that women who go on or off the pill after starting a relationship were less satisfied sexually than those who kept the same birth control regimen after meeting a new partner
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Early Menopause Increases Risk of Heart Failure
Hitting menopause before 45 years of age could up the risk of heart failure, especially for smokers, new study suggests.
Fertility Drugs May Not Increase Breast Cancer Risk, say Researchers
Past research has associated the use of fertility drugs with an increased risk of breast cancer. But a new study from the National Cancer Institute indicates that this may not be the case.
New Understanding of Why Chromosome Errors are High in Women’s Eggs
A new study from the University of Southampton has provided scientists with a better understanding of why chromosome errors are high in women’s eggs. It is estimated that up to 60 per cent of eggs are affected by errors in how their chromosomes divide, making it the leading cause of infertility. Chromosome errors also lead to conditions such as Down Syndrome and early pregnancy loss.
Woman’s Low Birth Weight May Lead to Fertility Woes Later
Girls born with a low birth weight may be at increased risk for fertility problems as adults, a new study from Sweden suggests.
Sperm Finding Could Improve Fertility, Contraceptives
A new study headed up by Cornell scientists has found that a component of the sperm membrane tightly controls a crucial step in fertilization, making it a prime target for efforts to either assist fertilization or prevent it.
Ovary Removal Might Raise Odds For Bone Loss, Heart Disease
Older women who had their ovaries removed before menopause are at increased risk for bone loss and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Fate of a Fertilized Egg: Why Some Embryos Don’t Implant
Some embryos fail to implant in the womb, while others implant successfully, leading to pregnancy, and a new study sheds light on why that’s the case.
Testosterone Isn’t the Help Some Hoped for When Women go Through Menopause Early
With plummeting hormone levels, natural menopause before age 40 can put a damper on women’s mental well being and quality of life. But bringing testosterone back up to normal may not bring them the boost some hoped for, found a new study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
Danish Study: Infertile Couples 3 Times More Likely to Divorce
According to new study for a lot of couples having a child is an integral part of their vision for their lives. When that dream is disputed by infertility, the impairment to these couples marriage can be irreparable.