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Extreme heat linked to diabetes in pregnant women, thyroid disorders: Study

Extreme heat linked to diabetes in pregnant women, thyroid disorders: Study But more research is needed on long-term effects of rising temperatures on hormones, endocrine system. Read more at straitstimes.com.

12 pregnancy myths debunked: Should pregnant women stop drinking coffee, flying and colouring their hair?

Dr Shilla Mariah Yussof, an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Singapore Women’s & Children’s Medical Group and Shilla Mariah Clinic For Women, breaks down some common pregnancy myths.

12 pregnancy myths debunked: Should pregnant women stop drinking coffee, flying and colouring their hair? Congrats, you’re pregnant! Now cue all the do’s and don’ts surrounding pregnancy from well-meaning friends and family. But how true are they? Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Shilla Mariah Yussof is here to debunk them.

Vitamin D and pregnancy: Why mother and baby need it – and why women should not supplement on their own Did you know that women are generally deficient in vitamin D? CNA Women finds out why, particularly when there’s no lack of sunlight in Singapore, and gets insights from the experts on the role vitamin D plays, especially in pregnancy.

Prolonged exposure to daily average temperature exceeding 29.8 deg C can cause low s***m count and concentration, based on a recent study of Singapore men under Project HeatSafe, a study by the National University of Singapore.

Heat also affects women’s ovulation cycle and egg quality.

How extreme heat affects the body and what you can do about it ST breaks down the science behind the myriad of ways that the body responds to the rising mercury. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ART Fact Sheet

- More than 10 million babies born worldwide since the first IVF baby in 1978.
- Most ART treatments take place in women aged between 30 to 39.
- Europe leads the world in ART, initiating 50% of all reported treatment cycles.

Source: European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology(ESHRE)

Let’s hear from our fertility specialist, Dr Serene Lim, on what is PCOS and understand how it affects fertility.

PCOS—What Every Women Should Know ft. Dr Serene Lim | Polly Talks Have you heard of PCOS but you’re not exactly sure what it is? Tune into this debut episode of Polly Talks where our host, Joie Tan, dives deep into what PCO...

The nausea and vomiting that often define the first trimester of pregnancy are primarily caused by a single hormone, according to a study published on Dec 13 in the journal Nature.

The researchers found that women experiencing hyperemesis had significantly higher GDF15 levels during pregnancy than did those who had no symptoms.

But the hormone’s effect seems to depend on the woman’s sensitivity and exposure to the hormone before pregnancy.

Scientists pinpoint cause of severe morning sickness Scientists found that nausea and vomiting are primarily caused by a single hormone. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Women and pregnancy: What to know if you opt for an epidural as pain relief when giving birth

An epidural is medically proven to be the safest and most effective pain relief option when giving birth. Using pain relief to make childbirth more comfortable doesn’t make a woman weaker or diminish the genuine nature of her birth experience.

Women and pregnancy: What to know if you opt for an epidural as pain relief when giving birth An epidural is medically proven to be the safest and most effective pain relief option when giving birth, but what does it entail, what are its benefits and side effects, and does opting for one mean a woman isn’t ‘strong enough’ to bear the pain of childbirth? CNA Women gets the lowdown from ...

What are the signs of male infertility and how to deal with it: Low s***m count, bad swimmers and more And that’s on top of the treacherous obstacle course that every s***m is put through, starting at the va**na, cervix, uterus and finally, the fallopian tube, where the egg awaits.

There is an increasing incidence of pregnancy-associated breast cancer, as more women choose to delay child-bearing until their 30s and 40s.

Pregnancy-associated breast cancer – defined as breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or in the first post-partum year – occurs in about one in every 3,000 pregnancies. The risk of cancer rises with age.

Rise in pregnancy-associated breast cancer as more women delay having kids SINGAPORE - There is an increasing incidence of pregnancy-associated breast cancer, as more women choose to delay child-bearing until their 30s and 40s, said Dr Margaret Lee, a consultant with the radiology department at Sengkang General Hospital (SKH)....

Egg freezing for women: Where are the frozen eggs stored? What are the costs and risks involved? Did you know that harvested human eggs are stored in tanks filled with liquid nitrogen? CNA Women finds out what goes on in an egg freezing facility and asks the experts what to expect from the egg retrieval process, including the mental, financial and physical aspects.

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'I'll have a choice': Women welcome elective egg freezing move, despite age limit and cost concerns SINGAPORE: When she heard that women in Singapore aged 21 to 35 would be able to freeze their eggs from next year, Ms Wennie Kwo screamed and jumped for joy. “It’s really a lot of feelings ... too much excitement,” the 34-year-old told CNA. Ms Kwo, who is recently divorced,

S'pore allows social egg freezing: What the procedure entails and why women do it The White Paper on Singapore Women's Development will be debated in Parliament this week. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan needs more babies, so it's helping to pay for costly IVF Starting Friday (April 1), public health insurance will reimburse 70% of the costs of advanced fertility treatments. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

After years of deliberation, women - regardless of their marital status - will soon be allowed to freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons to preserve their fertility.

S'pore to allow women, including singles, to freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons SINGAPORE - After years of deliberation, women - regardless of their marital status - will soon be allowed to freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons to preserve their fertility. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Testicular S***m Characteristics in Men with Non-Obstructive Azoos***mia and Their Impact on Intracytoplasmic S***m Injection Outcome

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Yet more mounting evidence that the vaccine does NOT impact fertility. Presented at the conference by .alan.copperman 👇🏻

💉65 Patients who received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccine two weeks (fully vaccinated) prior to single euploid frozen embryo transfer (FET) were compared to 328 non-vaccinated patients who underwent single euploid FET during the same time period.

RESULTS:

➡️Similar clinical pregnancy rates: (63.4% vs. 56.9%)

➡️No significant difference in pregnancy loss rates

🧐Administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines does NOT interfere with early pregnancy in patients who undergo transfer of genetically screened embryos

➡️Although larger studies are needed, patients who are planning pregnancy can be reassured that COVID-19 vaccination does NOT adversely impact early pregnancy outcomes.

askST: If mum gets Covid-19, will the unborn baby get it too? Will mRNA vaccines harm the foetus? Are booster shots recommended for pregnant women? Here are some questions answered by doctors.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Several populations of women have been followed up after vaccination. Women who have received COVID-19 vaccinations have no difference in markers of ovarian follicle, or egg, quality compared to unvaccinated women.

Studies have demonstrated no difference in embryo implantation rate for women who had received vaccination against COVID-19 prior to having in vitro fertilisation (IVF) compared to unvaccinated women.

Research has shown there’s additional benefit of vaccination in pregnancy, with the baby gaining some protection against COVID-19. Antibodies have been found in cord blood and in breast milk, suggesting temporary protection for babies, also called passive immunity.

Commentary: The myth of COVID-19 vaccines and women’s fertility Unvaccinated pregnant women risk being critically ill if they get COVID-19. And the data clearly shows that vaccination is safe and does not affect fertility or pregnancy, say two researchers.

Worried that all the ej*****te leaking out of your body after s*x is dampening your chances of conceiving a baby?

Singapore company twoplus fertility has a solution – the twoplus s***m guide, described as a “small, soft, comfortable device used during s*x to help s***m get to the right place within the va**nal tract”.

Trying to get pregnant? This device minimises s***m leak to boost your chances Currently, there isn’t much a couple can do on their own to improve the transport of s***m to the egg. The twoplus s***m guide is set to change that.

Men on pregnancy and infant loss: Anger, crying in private and being expected to ‘man up’.

Men on pregnancy and infant loss: Anger, crying in private and being expected to ‘man up’ A quick online search for support after a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death shows several avenues for women and few, if at all, for men. CNA speaks to men who’ve lost a child on how they dealt with their emotions.

The tiniest baby to survive after being born at the National University Hospital (NUH) has been discharged, after 13 months in the neonatal intensive care unit.

NUH's smallest baby to survive birth discharged after 13 months in intensive care Born almost four months premature at 212g, Kwek Yu Xuan was about half the expected weight of babies born at her age. Here's how she beat the odds stacked against her.

PAP women and youth wings call on Government to allow egg freezing for non-medical reasons There is an

Heavy drinking reduces a woman's chances of getting pregnant, and even moderate drinking during the second half of the menstrual cycle is associated with a reduced likelihood of conceiving, according to a new study.

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-06-09/heavy-drinking-could-lower-a-womans-odds-of-conception

Heavy Drinking Could Lower a Woman's Odds of Conception | Health News | US News US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

Does it increase risk of miscarriage? Will it cause a flare-up if you have an autoimmune disease? When is the best time in your menstrual cycle to get the shots? CNA Lifestyle asked the experts.

COVID-19 vaccination in women: Your top 17 questions answered

With 30% of infertility unexplained, pollution could be an ‘unignorable’ risk factor, scientists say.

The researchers found that women exposed to small particle pollution that was 10 micrograms per cubic metre higher over a year had a 20% greater risk of infertility.

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/17/air-pollution-significantly-raises-risk-of-infertility-study-finds

Air pollution significantly raises risk of infertility, study finds Exclusive: With 30% of infertility unexplained, pollution could be an ‘unignorable’ risk factor, scientists say

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/today-in-focus/id1440133626?i=1000519794942y

‎Today in Focus: Why have s***m counts more than halved in the past 40 years? on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Today in Focus, Ep Why have s***m counts more than halved in the past 40 years? - 2 May 2021