As demand for egg donation grows around the world, Future Fertility is bringing transparency, predictability, and reliability to donor oocyte programs. The company has announced the...
Problems with the womb lining before pregnancy may help explain why some women experience multiple miscarriages despite having healthy embryos, UK researchers have found. The study,...
An app focused on insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is launching this week, aiming to offer personalised tools for women managing the condition. Lilli...
By OncoGenomX, Allschwil, Switzerland When it comes to breast cancer treatment, one truth remains painfully clear: despite decades of progress we still cannot answer the question...
Founded by experts in genomics, reproductive medicine, and bioethics, Juniper is on a mission to help patients shorten their IVF journey by offering more clarity and...
By Theresa Neil, CEO of Femovate For years we’ve known that maternal mortality remains too high, even in wealthier countries. The data is clear but meaningful...
A US$50m pledge to establish an endometriosis research centre has divided academics and public health experts over the ethics of accepting funding linked to the poker...
Women who remain sexually active during midlife may experience fewer symptoms such as vulvar dryness, pain and irritation, new research suggests. The study, involving more than...
People with autoimmune diseases face nearly double the risk of depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, with women significantly more affected than men, large-scale UK data shows....
The founders of Mirvie are tapping into their expertise in RNA science and oncology to address gaps in maternal health with a platform that can predict...
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) will safeguard player rankings for those undergoing fertility procedures such as egg freezing and IVF, in what players have called a...
A lawsuit settlement in Massachusetts over alleged medical harm at a crisis pregnancy centre is prompting new legal guidance for faith-based clinics across the US. Crisis...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has launched a national investigation into England’s worst-performing maternity units after a series of scandals involving baby deaths and maternal harm. The...
Pregnant women who vape are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals than those who smoke, new research led by scientists at City St George’s, University...
A healthy gut microbiome before chemotherapy may help protect breast cancer patients from heart damage caused by treatment, new research suggests. Scientists found that specific gut...
Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year NHS plan announced by the health secretary. The whole-genome sequencing initiative aims...
The WHO has released its first global guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, aiming to reduce health risks that can be life-threatening for...
By David Buller, Managing Partner at KELES The macro opportunity: women are half of the population In 2024 alone, women’s health start-ups raised a record $2.6...
Exposure to wildfire smoke and extreme heat before or during pregnancy may increase the risk of babies being born smaller than expected, particularly in climate-vulnerable neighbourhoods,...
A new gene-editing method can now determine whether certain genetic mutations raise a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The technique helps resolve a long-standing...
