Writer Anna Byrne explores the issues with many egg freezing clinics when it comes to fear and ageism around fertility.
Month: January 2025
Abortions by women using ‘fertility apps’ surge 10-fold in five years – Daily MailAbortions by women using ‘fertility apps’ surge 10-fold in five years – Daily Mail
The rise has come amid a surge in the use of apps which track menstrual cycles or symptoms of ovulation to estimate a woman’s fertile window, so they …
What we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 – Alaska BeaconWhat we learned about wildfire smoke in 2024 – Alaska Beacon
2024 was a banner year for research on wildfire smoke and its impact on health, from brain functioning to fertility.
Rise in ‘natural’ contraceptive strategies among women seeking abortions – ScimexRise in ‘natural’ contraceptive strategies among women seeking abortions – Scimex
They say the reported use of ‘fertility awareness’ – tracking your menstrual cycle and avoiding sex during ovulation – increased from 0.4% to 2.5% …
Women seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception – BBCWomen seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception – BBC
Fertility apps help track fertile days so a woman can know when she would be most likely to get pregnant each month or menstrual cycle. They rely …
Reliance on fertility apps on rise in England and Wales, study shows – The GuardianReliance on fertility apps on rise in England and Wales, study shows – The Guardian
… fertility awareness-based methods”. While further research was needed to understand the reasons behind the change, the trend away from hormonal …
More U.K. Abortion Patients Relying on Cycle Tracking Over Hormonal ContraceptionMore U.K. Abortion Patients Relying on Cycle Tracking Over Hormonal Contraception
Use of fertility awareness-based methods around the time of conception rose from 0.4% in 2018 to 2.5% in 2023, while use of hormonal methods decreased …
Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tideFertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide
Highly fertile and rich in organic matter, these soils are particularly well suited to vegetable production. Yet many farmers are now raising concerns …
Discovery of gut microbe’s role in progesterone metabolism offers new fertility insightsDiscovery of gut microbe’s role in progesterone metabolism offers new fertility insights
Progesterone is a crucial hormone for successful embryo implantation and maintaining a normal pregnancy. Insufficient levels of progesterone are …
Why endometriosis can make it more difficult to become pregnant – ABC NewsWhy endometriosis can make it more difficult to become pregnant – ABC News
Ms Taylor, who has since become a mum, says her experiences inspired her to help other women navigate the disease, including its impact on fertility.