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New research shows women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have dramatically higher pregnancy rates with embryo transfer (73%) than with intrauterine insemination (10%), especially if they have had prior pelvic surgery.
A UK study of 1.4 million women finds gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and postnatal depression are strongly linked to higher future rates of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease.
A national review of 60 uterus transplants performed since 2016 finds 70% of recipients achieved a live birth or ongoing pregnancy.
New guidelines and evidence show targeted CMV testing and hygiene education can dramatically cut infection risk in pregnancy.
A 2026 systematic review finds most studies link prolonged mobile phone use during pregnancy to adverse outcomes like heart issues and shorter gestation.
A major review of over 3 million participants finds higher-quality evidence does not support a causal link between prenatal acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders.
A 2026 Cambridge study of 130 newborns found girls spent more time looking at faces than boys within hours of birth.
Researchers have pinpointed a brain mechanism involving serotonin neurons that drives food-craving-like behavior in pregnant mice.
A new scientific paper states that pre-eclampsia is linked to two distinct patterns of maternal cardiovascular dysfunction.
Researchers have identified a protein, isthmin 2, that appears to predict preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction from blood samples taken in the first trimester.
A ProPublica analysis of CDC data finds deaths from ectopic pregnancies have nearly doubled since 2020, with a steeper rise in states with abortion bans.
A landmark Australian study reveals 30% of women who gave birth in 2022 had a prior miscarriage.
A new study from Yale University describes how the density of primordial follicles in ovarian tissue declines with age.
A new medical commentary warns that antenatal corticosteroids, given to speed fetal lung development before preterm birth, may carry long-term neurodevelopmental risks for children.
A real-world study of 300 patients found those taking GLP-1 drugs liraglutide or semaglutide had significantly higher remission rates at 12 weeks compared to controls, suggesting a direct anti-inflammatory effect.
A UK survey in BJOG shows clinicians' knowledge of pregnancy-related blood clot risk assessment varies widely, with many misjudging the danger.
A 31-year-old woman, Chelsea McGillivray, died from an unknown cardiac event during labour after a normal pregnancy. Her healthy son, Tommy, survived.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has issued its strongest recommendation yet for removing fallopian tubes during other surgeries to prevent ovarian cancer.
A 2026 study in BJOG found that for HPV testing, self-collected vaginal samples were more reliable than urine samples for detecting high-risk strains.
Medical experts call for nationally coordinated services to offer ovarian and testicular tissue freezing to children and young adults facing cancer.
A secondary analysis of the C-STICH trial found no significant difference in pregnancy loss rates between high and low transvaginal cerclage techniques.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has apologized for the NHS's failure to properly support adults who were sexually abused as children.
A large study identifies key risk factors for severe perineal tears during vaginal birth in first-time mothers.
A randomized trial published on August 27, 2026, found that using a benchtop incubator for embryo culture did not improve blastulation or pregnancy rates.
Rhys Hibbert, a 48-year-old father-of-two from Bedfordshire, became the first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery at University College London Hospital, successfully removing an 11mm non-cancerous tumour from his pituitary gland.
A South Korean cohort study found no increased risk of major maternal or neonatal outcomes for women who continued inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) during early pregnancy.
The NHS will offer HPV self-testing kits to nearly four million women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments over the next year.
Researchers found that children in London showed impressive improvements in lung growth after the introduction of an Ultra Low Emission Zone.
Despite advancements in biomarker testing for triple-negative breast cancer, more research is needed to improve treatment outcomes and address existing knowledge gaps.
A new study challenges traditional notions of success after assisted reproduction, highlighting the importance of considering emotional and psychological well-being alongside physical outcomes.
A systematic review of in vitro maturation (IVM) protocols and outcomes in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) has been conducted. The review aimed to identify determinants of success and standardize IVM protocols for PMOS.
A new study has found that modified natural cycle embryo transfer is a viable alternative to hormone replacement therapy for women over 40, with comparable live birth rates and a lower risk of miscarriage.
A recent study has found a correlation between endometrial thickness and birth weight, as well as preterm birth, in IVF cycles.