When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to get pregnant before a certain age. It's linked to the decline in eggs (ova) and fertility as females age.
Feb 15, 2026
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Japan has given regulatory approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill, its manufacturer said on Monday, the first time the socially conservative country has greenlighted so-called "morning-after" medication without ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Four out of five parents tell their donor-conceived children about their biological origins, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
Sep 19, 2025
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Long COVID is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding, but not impaired ovarian function, according to a paper published in Nature Communications. The study identifies potential mechanisms for this relationship that could ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Testing menstrual blood for human papillomavirus (HPV) could be a "robust alternative or replacement" for current cervical cancer screening by a clinician, finds a study from China published by The BMJ. The researchers say ...
Feb 4, 2026
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Research from the National Institute of Complementary Medicine and the Translational Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University has shed new light on the perceptions and experiences of period pain and menstruation ...
Nov 25, 2025
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Flinders University researchers have uncovered a biological process that could explain some stillbirths and pave the way for early detection and prevention.
Dec 22, 2025
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Human egg cells are often prone to chromosomal errors. As women age, the error rate increases sharply—and can contribute to infertility, pregnancy loss, and genetic disorders. Yet why this sudden rise happens remains unknown.
Nov 3, 2025
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A new study details how fecal transplants from older female mice significantly improve ovarian function and fertility in young mice. The surprising results reveal a direct link between the microbiome (the collection of all ...
Mar 3, 2026
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A study published in Science reveals a cellular mechanism involved in the inheritance of genetic mutations. The study also points to a potential treatment that could reduce the risk of babies being born with serious, incurable ...
Oct 16, 2025
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