In the richer parts of the world, contraception is often seen as a vital means of maintaining control over one’s life, but the prospect of an unwanted pregnancy isn’t, for most people and for the most part, a life-and-death issue. That’s not true for women in less developed parts of the world, though; there, as the authors of a new study in Human Reproduction point out, citing World Health Organization research, “after becoming pregnant without intention, many of these women are presented with a stark set of scenarios: risk of death, disability and lower educational and employment potential.” Their children also face heightened risks of dying at a very young age.
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“Donating Embryos,” Not Giving Up Babies
When my husband and I were in the middle of our IVF cycle and obsessing over shots, ultrasounds, invasive procedures and Googling every “early pregnancy symptom” ever documented, the last thing on our minds was having too many quality embryos.
It’s A Girl For Tonight Show Host Jimmy Fallon
It’s been a big week for Jimmy Fallon. The late night host welcomed his second child into the world on Wednesday, the same day he was named Entertainer of the Year by Entertainment Weekly. Jimmy and his wife Nancy chose to keep the pregnancy a secret until the baby’s arrival, just as they had done with their first child, Winnie Rose, who was born in July of 2013.
Unexplained Infertility Often Overtreated
Over a third of couples eligible for expectant management of unexplained fertility were treated; prognosis was often not calculated and/or expectant management was frequently not recommended. Couples who were expectantly managed had comparable pregnancy rates to those who were overtreated.
French Researchers 3D Print Embryo Models for In Vitro Fertilization
Clearly, anything that can be done to improve the chance of successful fertilization followed by a healthy pregnancy and baby is extremely valuable. It is here that 3D printing enters the story.
Birth Control Not One-Size-Fits-All: 9 Types Of Birth Control To Prevent Unwanted Pregnancy
Women who seek birth control often find themselves needing or wanting different birth control methods as they go through lifestyle changes. Although birth control is available for all women, they are not one-size-fits-all, and it can even become overwhelming trying to figure out which method to use. To effectively prevent unwanted pregnancy, and plan the timing of the pregnancy, decide which of these nine types of birth control is the perfect fit for your sex life.
Mommy Monday: Fertility Facts
One in eight couples will have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. There’s a lot of information out there, but how much do you know about fertility?
We Might Finally Be Getting A Little Closer to Male Birth Control
A non-hormonal form of male birth control could be available on the U.S. market as soon as 2017, according to the latest update from the Parsemus Foundation, the organization working to develop the contraceptive. While the news is inspiring the latest round of hopeful headlines about the possibility that women soon won’t have to shoulder most of the responsibility for pregnancy prevention, an effective option for men is likely still a long way away.
Teen Contraception, Birth Rate Falls by 57% Saving Billions: CDC
A new report released by the Federal Government has revealed that US Teen pregnancy rates have dropped in the last two decades by almost 57%. This phenomenon has saved billions of dollars of taxpayer’s money. The awareness among the teen regarding protective measures to be taken, Government initiatives has certainly helped for this result.
Women Hoping To Become Pregnant Via IVF Should Make Sure Their Vitamin D Levels Are Up
For women struggling with infertility, assisted reproductive technology (ART), including the transfer of fertilized human eggs into a woman’s uterus, commonly referred to as in vitro fertilization (IVF), is often their final solution for becoming pregnant, but even this option does not guarantee 100 percent certainty. A team of Italian researchers has concluded a study suggesting that a deficiency of vitamin D, a steroid hormone that is naturally produced in the skin, may be standing between women undergoing IVF and a successful pregnancy.