Pregnant womens are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life, according to a new study.

Pregnant womens are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

The pregnant woman suffering due to gestational diabetics is at a greater risk for developing the type two later in her life as per research. Gestational diabetes in infants (LGA) is a different reason. Nearly 90% of newborns with similar gestational age have been classified as LGA. LGA babies are at a higher risk of … Read more

Even a small amount of alcohol during pregnancy can lead to changes in a child’s facial appearance.

alcohol during pregnancy

Studies have shown that a single glass of wine per day during pregnancy can lead to permanent changes in the facial features, and perhaps even cognitive abilities of a child. Dutch researchers used 3D imaging to study 200 facial traits of more than 5,600 school-age children. Researchers found that there were differences in facial features … Read more

Increased effectiveness of progestin-only pill than previously believed

Increased effectiveness of progestin

The journal Contraception published a literature review that found progestin-only pills (POPs) may be more effective than anticipated. Carmela Zuniga (MA), an associate research scientist at Ibis Reproductive Health, Cambridge, Massachusetts and her colleagues conducted the review. The Cochrane database, PubMed Central, and PubMed Central were used by the researchers to search for relevant studies. … Read more

Fort Worth fertility clinic misused sperm in IVF treatment, lawsuit alleges

misused sperm in IVF treatment

According to a Tarrant County lawsuit, a North Texas couple claims that a Fort Worth fertility clinic used in vitro fertilization techniques that were unsuccessful with the wrong sperm. After a DNA test revealed that Derek was not their biological father, Camille Bryan and Derek Bryan sued Dr. Robert Kaufman of Fort Worth Fertility.  February … Read more

IVF is not compatible with a prolife ethic. Here’s why.

IVF is not compatible

March for Life was this year’s celebration of Roe v. Supreme Court. It also celebrated Wade’s decision to be overturned. Following that, the movement shifted its focus away from Wade to the legislature, which continues to face fierce battles. Roe has been overturned, and new battlefronts are being created to fight for Life. In vitro … Read more

VR provides short-term pain relief to women suffering from endometriosis

VR provides short-term pain relief

Recent health research found that virtual reality (VR) exercise sessions can be just as effective as Telehealth consultations for providing short-term pain relief to women with endometriosis. About 10% of women in their reproductive years are affected by endometriosis. Although pain therapy typically involves both surgical and pharmaceutical treatments, many women are now more interested … Read more

A study reveals that fertility therapy has no negative effects on offspring’s cardiometabolic health.

offspring's cardiometabolic health

The effects of fertility treatment were not found to have any significant differences in blood pressure, heartbeat, lipids, and glucose between children born naturally and those who are assisted by reproduction technology (ART). The University of Bristol led the study and it was published in the European Heart Journal today (6 February 2023. The data … Read more