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MYSTERIOUS: Infertility - What They Never Told You

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, some are unable to find them

For me, better timing, fewer platitudes, less certainty and more listening and empathy are helpful ways of connecting with people in the loneliest of times, says Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour presenter Nuala McGovern

The Guardian - UK

Elizabeth Day: Connection is forged through vulnerability

Best-selling author and podcast supremo Elizabeth Day has helped lead important conversations about infertility and miscarriage and spoken candidly about her own experiences and her acceptance that she will not have children.

The Independent UK

Entitled Family Steals Woman’s Cat, She Calls The Cops And Gets The Dad Arrested

A frantic search for a missing cat has led directly to a neighbor’s house, where it emerged a kid had been “gifted” a new furry friend. When the parents refused to return the kitty back, the owner called in help. But things took a rather wild and unexpected turn after…

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Even ‘microwave safe’ plastic containers can release microplastics into meals, new study warns

Heat can trigger release of microplastics and nanoplastics as well as chemicals linked to hormone disruption, infertility and certain cancers

The Independent UK

Yes, men have a biological clock too. But it’s not just age that affects male fertility

When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to fall pregnant before a certain age. It’s linked to the decline in eggs (ova) and fertility as females age.

The Conversation

France sends letters to 29-year-olds telling them to get on with having children

The move is aimed at reducing infertility rates in France, which is tackling dwindling birth rates

The Independent UK

Almost 70% of NHS areas in England offer only one cycle of IVF, data shows

Charity says situation breaks Nice guidelines and is having devastating impact on couples struggling with infertility

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Anna longed for a second child. Coming to terms with secondary infertility meant letting go of her fixed notion of family

Therapy helped her sit with the uncertainty of being part of a single-child family – and realise others’ successes with pregnancy were not her failures

The Guardian - AU

NIH ends funding of research that uses human fetal tissue from abortions

Fetal tissue has been used to advance research into diabetes, Alzheimer’s, infertility and vaccines

The Guardian - US

Endometriosis Symptoms and Pelvic Pain Causes: Why So Many Women's Health Issues Are Misdiagnosed

Explore common endometriosis symptoms, pelvic pain causes, and why this key women's health issue is often misdiagnosed, delaying effective diagnosis and treatment.

Medical Daily

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives

Along the 2024 presidential campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to make in vitro fertilization, or IVF, free – part of his party’s wider push for a new American “baby boom.”

The Conversation

Failure to diagnose treatable male infertility leading to unnecessary IVF, experts say

Men represent 50% of all infertility cases but poor understanding among GPs means it is often untreated

The Guardian - UK

‘It was soul destroying’: men on the struggle to get answers about infertility

Failure by GPs to diagnose treatable causes had huge time, money and mental health costs for these men

The Guardian - UK

Male Fertility Tips: Essential Foods, Habits & Conditions That Boost Sperm Health and Combat Infertility in Men

Take better care of male fertility with expert tips on foods, habits, and health conditions that impact sperm health and combat infertility in men. Boost your chances naturally.

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Infertility is an ‘overlooked’ public health problem and access to care is limited, says WHO

An estimated one in six people worldwide experience infertility at some point in their lives.

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Man Tells GF She Can’t Come To Christmas But Still Expects Her To Drop Off The Gifts She Bought

The holidays are meant to be spent with the people that you love the most. Regardless of how complicated your family situation may be, it's important to have loved ones near while you celebrate these special days. But unfortunately for one woman, her boyfriend decided at the last minute that…

The Independent UK

‘They made us feel like pregnancy was a bad word’: Meta accused of ‘silencing’ ads on women’s health and wellbeing

Companies claim posts about pregnancy, menopause and infertility are being blocked on online platforms while adverts for men’s health issues thrive

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9 Things You Should NEVER Say To A Couple That Can’t Have Kids

Infertility is an incredibly personal and painful experience—one that many people face silently. While friends and family often mean well, certain comments can unintentionally add to the emotional weight of the situation. Sensitivity, empathy, and awareness matter more than advice or curiosity. Understanding the things you should never say to…

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The Independent UK

Skin cell breakthrough offers new hope for infertility patients

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Pakistani Parents Rebuff HPV Vaccine Over Infertility Fears

Misinformation plagued the first rollout of a vaccine to protect Pakistani girls against cervical cancer, with parents slamming their doors on healthcare workers and some schools shutting for days over false claims it causes infertility.

The Guardian - UK

For years I struggled with infertility and loss. Then I had a life-changing call with a psychic

On some level, I realised it was a bit unhinged, writes the author and podcaster Elizabeth Day. But what did I have to lose?

LiveScience

Acne drug Accutane may restore sperm production in infertile men, early study hints

Accutane, a decades-old acne treatment, could help men with infertility produce motile sperm and avoid invasive sperm retrieval surgery, a study finds.

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Woman Almost Keeps A Huge Secret From A New Guy She’s Dating, Is Surprised By His Reaction

Is it ever a good idea to keep secrets from your partner?

The Independent UK

Turbo-charged robotic sperm are the future of infertility treatments, scientists say

The sperm bots could be used to treat infertility-causing conditions, including uterine cancer and endometriosis

LiveScience

We finally have an idea of how the lifetime supply of eggs develops in primates

Scientists have studied female monkey embryos to map how, when and where the egg supply develops. This can now be used to build realistic models of ovaries in the lab to search for the causes of reproductive health issues that lead to infertility.

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