What You Need to Know About the Mini Pill
Medically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., FACOG, NCMP + Infographic text What is the mini pill? Most birth control
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Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You?
By Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News and Victoria Knight It’s estimated that millions of people in the U.S. use period-tracking
Read moreEven When IVF Is Covered by Insurance, High Bills and Hassles Abound
By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News After years of trying to have a baby without success, Brenna Kaminski and her
Read moreThe Unicorn in the Room: My Infertility Journey Led to an Unexpected Discovery
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector April 24-30 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Why don’t we just give it a
Read moreInfertility Isn’t Just a Physical Journey — It’s an Emotional One, Too
April 24-30 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Michelle Anderson and her husband Jeff* were ready to start their family when
Read moreHow Medical Technology Is Changing Health Care
Grace Fernandez’s biggest fear is dying in her sleep. It’s a fear that could easily become a reality for the
Read moreNo, Women’s Fertility Isn’t Suddenly Doomed At Age 35
Tick, tick, tick. If you, like me, are a woman in her childbearing years, you may recognise that sound as…
Read moreI Was a Gestational Carrier, and I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat
As told to Liz Sauchelli It started when my husband and I were constantly seeing tragic events on the news.
Read morePregnant or Worried About Infertility? Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19
By Matthew Woodruff, Emory University As the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 surges across the U.S., almost 1 in 5 Americans
Read moreClinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Periods
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jessica Shepherd Half the world’s population get a period, but the stigma surrounding menstruation leaves many
Read moreFast Facts: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Dr. Robyn Faye. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects more than
Read moreSex, Fertility and Breast Cancer
Between surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, stress, fear and exhaustion, sex may be the last thing on your mind. In fact, you
Read moreEndometriosis Made My Pregnancy High Risk
I had my first miscarriage in 2015. Three more followed. My womb was a land mine, a holding space for
Read moreThere Are Actually Some Pretty Big Misconceptions About Egg Freezing In South Africa
If you know you want to have children later in life, but don’t feel you’re quite ready yet – have
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