Newswise Feature Channel: Fertility

New Research Finds China's One-Child Policy Boosted Female Entrepreneurship

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:50:20 EST

In new research, Jagadeesh Sivadasan, professor of business economics and public policy, and collaborators explore how China's one-child policy boosted female entrepreneurship.

Expert Debunks 6 Myths About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

University of Chicago Medical Center — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:10:07 EST

Proposed Legislation Would Provide Crucial Funding for Endometriosis Research

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:20:27 EST

The Endometriosis CARE Act, which was introduced in 2022, seeks to deliver $50 million annually to advance research and expand access to treatment for this condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing pain, heavy periods and potential fertility issues.

Endocrine Society elects Santoro as 2026-2027 President

Endocrine Society — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:38 EST

Endocrine Society members elected Nanette Santoro, M.D., of the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colo., as its 2026-2027 President. She will serve as President-Elect for a year beginning in July 2025 before becoming President in June 2026.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Male Infertility

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:30:45 EST

A genetic mutation in mice affects cells required for sexual reproduction and holds clues about male infertility that could pave the way for new treatments and male contraceptives, a Rutgers University-New Brunswick researcher and colleagues have discovered. Writing in Nature Communications, Devanshi Jain, an assistant professor with the Department of Genetics at the School of Arts and Sciences, addresses a fundamental question about how humans and animals develop germ cells that go on to form sperm.

Infertility Research: When Sister Cells Sacrifice Themselves Together

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:15:56 EST

For the first time, a CRCHUM team has shown that, in mouse embryos, sister cells can communicate with each other through a bridge that allows them to die in a coordinated way.

The Invisible Complication: Experts at ACS Summit Address Surgical Adhesions and Their Hidden Costs

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST

A group of international experts convened in Washington, D.C., in September 2024 for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Adhesions Improvement Project Summit to explore the challenges of surgical adhesions in depth and identify future solutions. Proceedings from the Summit are published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Impact of miR-214-5p and miR-21-5p From Hypoxic Endometrial Exosomes on Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Function

World Journal of Stem Cells — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:36 EST

Exosomes derived from hypoxic endometrial epithelial cells are pivotal in cellular communication and tissue repair, offering new perspectives on reproductive health. This manuscript highlights the study by Zhang et al, which investigates th

Running the Gauntlet to Get Pregnant When You're LGBTQ+

Universite de Montreal — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:49 EST

A new study sheds light on the obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ couples navigating medically assisted reproduction.

Fertility Tracking Has Increased in Some States Post-Dobbs

Ohio State University — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:32 EST

The use of fertility-tracking technology increased in some states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade despite warnings that reproduction-related data might not be secure, a new study has found.

Many Young Adults Favor at-Home STI Testing for Convenience and Privacy

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:10:14 EST

Stigma, privacy and inconvenience are among the many barriers that may prevent some adolescents and young adults from addressing sexual health with a traditional health provider. But many young people prefer testing for STIs in the comfort of their own home, a new study suggests.

Global Initiative Finalizes Priorities for Menopause Research

University of Chicago Medical Center — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:25:09 EST

The Menopause Priority Setting Partnership published its top 10 priorities for research on menopause.

AI-based Pregnancy Analysis Discovers Previously Unknown Warning Signs for Stillbirth and Newborn Complications

University of Utah Health — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 EST

The analysis of almost 10,000 pregnancies has discovered previously unidentified combinations of risk factors linked to serious negative pregnancy outcomes, finding that there may be up to a tenfold difference in risk for infants who are currently treated identically under clinical guidelines.

UTHealth Houston Establishes Fetal Institute Focused on Clinical Care, Research Discovery, and Education to Advance Fetal Medicine

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:30:35 EST

Five years after the first groundbreaking fetoscopic spina bifida repair surgery using an innovative patch pioneered by researchers at UTHealth Houston, the fetal medicine team is celebrating the more than 100 procedures performed by the physicians and the launch of the UTHealth Houston Fetal Institute.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Experts Unveil Innovative Fetal Medicine Data Platform

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:04 EST

An interprofessional team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is transforming CHOP's approach to fetal medicine through a first-of-its-kind data integration platform. The Clinical Outcomes Data Archive (CODA) platform offers clinicians real-time data to help inform earlier interventions and treatment strategies in CHOP's Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment (CFDT). A paper outlining CODA's benefits, applications and potential broader impact was recently published in the journal Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy.

Stromal Vascular Fraction: Mechanisms and Application in Reproductive Disorders

World Journal of Stem Cells — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:04 EST

Stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is a complex mixture derived from adipose tissue, consisting of a variety of cells. Due to its potential for tissue repair, immunomodulation, and support of angiogenesis, SVF represents a promising frontier i

Cedars-Sinai High-Risk Pregnancy Experts at Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Meeting

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:40:05 EST

High-risk pregnancy specialists from Cedars-Sinai will share research and patient care insights during the Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Pregnancy Meeting Jan. 27 through Feb. 1 in Denver.

MedAdvisor Solutions Helps Pharmacists in Australia Deliver More Than 115,000 Clinical Services to Patients through Expanded Scope of Practice Pilots in 2024

MedAdvisor Solutions — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:20:29 EST

MedAdvisor Solutions, a global leader in patient engagement and pharmacy technology, has published its latest case study highlighting the success of the Australian Government's Expanded Scope of Practice initiative.

Women's Health Innovator Granata Bio Raises $15M Series A+ to Further Develop and Expand Reproductive Health Pipeline

Granata Bio — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:10:50 EST

Granata Bio Corporation ("Granata Bio"), a biopharma company focused on invigorating the $3.6B global infertility medication market, today announced its $15M Series A+ funding round. The round was exclusively supported by existing investors, including Gedeon Richter, CooperSurgical, Amboy Street Ventures, and other strategic investors. Granata has raised over $30 million to date.

IVF Pregnancies at Greater Risk of Exposure to Medicines That Can Harm the Fetus

University of South Australia — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:45:08 EST

A new Australian study has revealed a potential reason why some pregnancies achieved through assisted reproductive technology (ART) may result in birth defects in comparison to naturally conceived pregnancies.