Category: Fertility

Common pregnancy complications may be a signal of future stroke risk

Women who experience complications during pregnancy face a higher risk of stroke in the following decades according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1]. The study, which included data on more than two million women over more than 40 years, found an increased risk for women who had diabetes or high blood pressure […]

Early prediction of preterm birth in cell-free RNA may revolutionise prevention strategies

Milan, Italy: Children born before 37 weeks of gestation have a considerably increased risk of dying before they reach the age of five. Predicting the risk of preterm birth (PTB) and hence implementing preventive strategies is complicated by the heterogeneity of the condition, the many unknown mechanisms involved, and the lack of reliable predictive tools. […]

A healthy diet in childhood is linked to starting menstrual periods later, regardless of BMI or height

First study to link certain diets to age of menarche Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study published in Human Reproduction [1], one of the world’s leading reproductive medicine […]

Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth

The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1] . The risk is even higher in mothers of twins who had a high blood pressure condition during […]

Infertility linked to onset of systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease after childbirth

Women who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing a group of conditions called systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) in the nine years after a naturally conceived birth compared to women without fertility problems. The new research, published in Human Reproduction [1], one of the world’s leading reproductive […]

Babies born after fertility treatment have higher risk of heart defects

The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), according to results of a very large study published in the European Heart Journal [1]. Researchers say the finding is important since congenital heart defects are the […]

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency are at greater risk of severe autoimmune diseases

Severe autoimmune conditions such Type I diabetes, Addison’s disease, lupus and inflammatory bowel disease, are between two to three times more common in women who have been diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) compared to the general population. The research, published in Human Reproduction [1], one of the world’s leading reproductive medicine journals, is the […]

Evidence-based information combats misleading and false claims on the internet and social media about the anti-Mullerian hormone test

Researchers in Australia have found that when women are given accurate information about a test that indicates the number of eggs in their ovaries, they have less interest in taking the test compared to women who viewed information available online. The researchers initiated the study, which is published in Human Reproduction [1], one of the […]

New research questions safety of cannabidiol for pregnant women

Mouse studies show alterations in brains and behaviour in offspring exposed to CBD during gestation Vienna, Austria: Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is thought to be safe as it does not cause a “high”. Increasing numbers of pregnant women take CBD, believing that it can help alleviate symptoms such as morning […]