Fertility

It's supposed to give you a perky bottom, echoing the curves of Kim Kardashian and co. But doctors are now warning that maca — dubbed the superfood you've never heard of — might not be all that good. Capsules and powders containing the root…

Artificial intelligence technology can now single out the most promising embryo during IVF and boost the chance of pregnancy.The AI tech is already in use across Europe, Asia, and South America, and could be in the US 'very soon', according…

Almost half of all tap water sources in the US are laced with toxic ‘forever chemicals’, according to a major official study.Experts said the findings were 'frightening' given the scale of the problem and the link between the toxins and…

Collecting human eggs for fertility treatment may create more favourable results when performed during the sunny summer season compared to a cloudy fall day, according to new research. The Australian study, published Wednesday in…

Throughout my adult life, I've always been a big fan of finding out what's going on in my body.Over the years I've tried out a wide range of tests — from standard ones for measuring my blood sugar levels and cholesterol, to those that claim…

The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service revealed that over the last year, more than 370,000 Koreans sought medical help for infertility or difficulties in conceiving. This represents a 4.7 percent increase in…

Even if it is still possible to become pregnant safely after turning 40, it is important to comprehend the biological elements that may signal difficulties at this time.Let's look at the reasons why people have trouble getting pregnant…

Before I met my husband, I’d had one other significant relationship in my life, and it was with my eating disorder. The thing about being entangled with your own illness is that you can anthropomorphize that sick part of your psyche and…

Majority of women who freeze their eggs don't even use them, study findsScientists tracked 843 women who froze their eggs between 2009 and 2019By May 2022 only around a quarter had returned to the centre for treatmentBy Xantha…

Managing hypertension, an underlying medical issue, is crucial during IVF treatment.Effective hypertension management is crucial throughout IVF treatment to minimise potential risks and boost the likelihood of a positive outcome. Learn more…