Exhaustion and trauma, not just finances, are pushing families to have fewer kids
Exhaustion, trauma and the harsh realities of parenting are driving more Australian families to think twice about having another child.
Jul 8, 2026
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Obstetrics & gynecology news
Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy admissions rise in recent years as stark inequalities persist, national study finds
Hospital admissions for miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy have increased in England in recent years, according to research presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Data reveal 2 in 5 women with ovarian cancer diagnosed only after emergency admission
Two in five women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed only after an emergency hospital admission, when they are three times less likely to have early-stage and potentially curable disease, finds a data analysis published in ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Early menopause affects 1 in 14 women in low and middle income countries, pooled data reveal
Early menopause affects 1 in 14 women ages 30 to 49 living in low- and middle-income countries, according to a pooled data analysis of its prevalence in 44 nations published in the open-access journal BMJ Global Health. The ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher risk of birth complications, poorer overall health, ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Researchers develop potential nonhormonal therapy to repair vaginal tissue damaged by menopause
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a promising nonhormonal therapy for women experiencing Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM is a common chronic condition caused by declining estrogen ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Hormone differences could pave way for endometriosis blood test
People with endometriosis have a distinct pattern of hormones that could be identified by a blood test, with the potential to revolutionize diagnosis of the condition, research suggests. Scientists have found that those with ...
Jul 6, 2026
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More than 1.15 million fertility treatment cycles in Europe in 2023 as impact of frozen embryo transfer grows
More than 1.15 million assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycles were reported across Europe in 2023, according to preliminary data presented by the European IVF Monitoring (EIM) Consortium at the 42nd Annual ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Halving fertility treatment costs could more than double births, major global study shows
A landmark international study has found that halving patient out-of-pocket costs was associated with a 2.67-fold increase in births achieved through assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Jul 6, 2026
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Study reveals how the uterine microbiome may impact pregnancy success
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered new evidence that the communities of bacteria living in the uterus may play an important role in determining whether pregnancy is successful following assisted reproductive ...
Jul 6, 2026
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