reproductive-health

Nature Communications, Published online: 22 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74698-2 A study in mice and humans reveals that a placental enzyme AOC1 and the molecule spermidine help time labor through regulating autophagy. Boosting spermidine prevented preterm birth, suggesting a potential therapy for human premature labor.

Preliminary study finds that testosterone levels increase or stabilize in people taking GLP-1 medications.

Hormonal birth control pills have transformed women’s health over the past several decades. They are used not only to prevent pregnancy but also to manage a wide range of health conditions, including irregular menstrual cycles, painful periods, endometriosis, and hormone-related acne. Because these medications are so commonly prescribed, understanding their full range of effects on […] The post A…

Nature Communications, Published online: 20 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74712-7 This study suggests that higher-dose trigger-day human chorionic gonadotropin during assisted reproduction may be associated with DNA methylation and early neurodevelopment.

Hearing their in-your-face banger was a turning point for me – and I’ve never looked back At the end of 2011, party season was under way but I was in no mood for festivities. Two years into fertility treatment, my body was pumped full of synthetic hormones and felt like a pin cushion, while my head was filled with both the fragile hope of having a baby, and the exhaustion of failed clinical attem…

(NBC News) – Tiffany Score and Steven Mills reached a custody agreement with the little girl’s biological parents, court records show. In a court filing Friday, Mara Hatfield, Score and Mills’ attorney, wrote that her clients and Patient 004 had … Read More

Nature, Published online: 19 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01963-1 Nature staff discuss preliminary data on the effects of GLP-1 drugs on male fertility, plus a two-year trial of a brain–computer interface.

BackgroundTraditional health systems often serve as the first point of contact for reproductive health issues in rural areas of Zimbabwe. Khoisan people rarely use contemporary health facilities for therapy, as herbal treatments are an essential component of their culture.AimThis study aimed to explore the Perceptions of Traditional and modern practitioners regarding the use of traditional medici…

In This Issue: A new peer-reviewed study from the Charlotte Lozier Institute found significant gaps in informed consent for women undergoing chemical abortions. Researchers analyzed 179 narratives from online media and surveyed 362 women who had taken abortion drugs within the past five years. 30% of women reported experiencing more pain and bleeding than expected, while many sought information o…

Bending forwards, and to a lesser extent, walking a lot at work in early pregnancy, may raise the risk of miscarriage, finds a large study of more than 470,000 Danish women, published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

More walking and standing in the workplace also associated with higher risk, according to Danish research Bending forwards and walking a lot at work in the early stages of pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage, a study suggests. Miscarriage affects about 15% of women. Risk factors include parental age, smoking, night shift work and exposure to air pollution and various chemical compounds…

(New Scientist) – IVF could be done inside the body using a revolutionary technique that reduces the invasiveness of the traditional fertility treatment Embryos have been formed from sperm that have been made magnetic to allow remote guidance towards an … Read More

Scientific Reports, Published online: 18 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-58765-8 Linking microarchitectural deterioration to altered tissue-level mechanical environments in ovariectomized mouse femora

BackgroundNursing student as a future frontline healthcare professionals play a critical role in promoting sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and influencing contraceptive behaviours within communities. However, there is limited evidence on their knowledge, attitude and utilization of female condoms among these health trainees. We, therefore, examined the knowledge, attitude, and utilization of…

IntroductionThe benefits of breastfeeding for the lactating person and infant have been well established; however, for those living with HIV, the option to provide human milk has been contraindicated. In January 2023, the US national guidance was revised so breastfeeding can be supported through a shared decision-making process for virally suppressed individuals living with HIV. Few research stud…

Endometrial dysfunction represents a central pathological factor underlying recurrent implantation failure and infertility. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of the physiological basis of endometrial function, the pathological factors compromising its integrity, and the impact of these abnormalities on embryo implantation. Key pathogenic drivers, including cellular senescence, chroni…

New research provides evidence that measuring testosterone is not a reliable way to assess sexual difficulties in midlife women. Scientists discovered that while hormones subtly influence physical arousal and orgasm, they share no actual link with sexual desire.

Waiting period before receiving medication was included in draft law to gain support for abortion ban in 2018 referendum Ireland’s parliament has voted to remove a mandatory three-day wait for abortion during early pregnancy after campaigners said the rule was an unnecessary restriction. The Dáil passed the bill on Wednesday night, clearing a path for the legislation to go to a parliamentary comm…

Wellness influencers have stumbled onto a huge issue when it comes male fertility, though not every solution they're pitching is good advice.

A narrative review found that tight-fitting underwear may modestly raise scrotal temperature and is inconsistently linked to lower sperm production measures. However, current evidence does not show that switching to looser underwear improves real-world fertility outcomes.