If you could have one science fiction idea come to fruition in the next five to 10 years, would male pregnancy be on the list? The 1994 film Junior starring Arnold Schwartezenegger certainly imagined the possibility. It might not be as appealing as warp drive, long-duration suspended animation, or uploading a human mind into an immortal android body, but based on current trends male pregnancy is going to happen far sooner than any of those. So get ready; the terms “mother” and “father” may take on new usage in the years to come.
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Health Buzz: Sooner Might Be Better for Trying Again After Pregnancy Loss
It may be time to rethink traditional advice to wait at least three months after a miscarriage before trying to conceive again, according to a new study published online Monday in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Couples who attempted within a three-month window after losing a pregnancy had a 53 percent chance of a later live birth in the six-month study interval, compared with a 36 percent chance for couples who waited longer, the study found.
Options Expand for Fertility Preservation
In June, researchers reported the first live birth from a young girl whose ovarian tissue was frozen prior to undergoing disease therapy, and then had an ovarian graft as an adult. After this procedure, she had a spontaneous pregnancy and a healthy delivery.
Long-term Outcomes of Preventing Premature Menopause During Chemotherapy
Compared with receiving chemotherapy alone, women with breast cancer who also received the hormonal drug triptorelin to achieve ovarian suppression had a higher long-term probability of ovarian function recovery, without a statistically significant difference in pregnancy rate or disease-free survival, according to a study in the December 22/29 issue of JAMA.
Other Benefits of Birth Control Pills
You know that birth control pills can keep you from getting pregnant. But the pill can have other benefits, too. One survey found that more than half of women who take birth control pills do so for reasons other than avoiding pregnancy.
Misconceptions About Altruism and Choice in US Surrogacy
Surrogate pregnancy is criticised as exploitative, yet the women involved tell a different story. Choosing to help create life for those ‘without choice’ is more altruistic than anything else.
5 Signs Your Birth Control Isn’t As Effective As It Could Be
If you’re already using birth control, then you’re (sadly) already ahead of much of the pack in terms of avoiding an unwanted pregnancy. But you should still be on the lookout for signs that your birth control isn’t as effective as it could be. Whether it’s because you’ve chosen a method that isn’t optimal for you in some way, because of lack of knowledge, or because of simple user error, you could still end up pregnant — and many birth control users do.
7 Things Only Someone Dealing With Infertility Understands
Imagine the irony: You spend most of your young adult life trying not to get pregnant. Then when you’re ready to be in the pink or blue, month after month that stupid pregnancy test says no. That’s the reality for the 1 in 8 couples who have trouble conceiving. Yep, it’s that many. Don’t think you know anyone? Take it from someone who hid it from most of her friends—they’re just not telling you. Keep these facts in mind should they choose to confide.
Progesterone May Not Help Women With History of Miscarriages, Study Finds
Giving progesterone to women who have had three or more miscarriages does not improve their chances of carrying a pregnancy to term, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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).