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TED's Audacious Project just awarded multi-million dollar funding to Ipas, marking the first time the initiative has backed an organization focused on abortion access since 2018. The investment aims to prevent 16.3 million unsafe abortions and avert 39,000 maternal deaths by 2032.
A grassroots women's rights campaign collected over 1 million signatures across Europe, convincing the EU to allow member states to use social funds for cross-border abortion care. The decision marks the first time the European Commission has affirmed that EU funding can support reproductive healthcare access. #
After discovering she has 50 uterine fibroids, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is fighting to give women better treatment options than invasive surgery. She's raising $200,000 for research and taking her cause to Congress.
A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
Two women in Japan became mothers after doctors transplanted their own ovarian tissue that had been frozen before cancer treatment. The breakthrough offers new hope for cancer patients who dream of having children after beating the disease.
Young Nigerians are speaking up about what really stops them from accessing reproductive health care, and the answer isn't religion or lack of interest. Fear fueled by myths and stigma is the biggest barrier, but health advocates are fighting back with facts and compassion.
A tiny microfluidic chip recovered hundreds of viable eggs from fluid fertility clinics had already discarded, including one that led to a live birth. The breakthrough could help thousands of couples struggling with infertility find hope in eggs they never knew they had.
A groundbreaking device found additional eggs in fertility treatment fluid that was about to be thrown away, helping more than half of 582 patients. One couple already welcomed a healthy baby thanks to an egg that would have been discarded.
Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
Scientists just solved a problem that's been making it harder for doctors to pick the healthiest embryos during fertility treatments. A new culture dish made from water-based gel lets doctors see crucial details they were missing before.
A groundbreaking surgical technique is helping cancer survivors give birth by moving their reproductive organs out of harm's way during treatment. Eight babies have been born so far, with the latest arrival being Europe's first success story.
As commercial moon bases and Mars missions shift from science fiction to reality, researchers are urging the world to tackle a critical question: how does space affect human reproduction? A new study reveals urgent gaps in our knowledge and calls for international guidelines before we venture too far from Earth.
A growing movement of women are spending months preparing their bodies for pregnancy through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and wellness optimization. Inspired by social media and holistic health experts, they're treating preconception like training for a major life event.
Three new male birth control options could hit the market within years, and men around the world are flooding researchers with requests to join clinical trials. After decades of relying solely on condoms and vasectomies, demand is surging as men seek ways to share reproductive responsibility.
Starting this Monday, Japanese women can buy emergency contraception without a doctor's visit for the first time. The change removes a major barrier that forced women to wait for appointments when every hour mattered.
Scientists developed a menstrual pad that can measure fertility hormones without blood tests or clinic visits. The innovation could help millions of women understand their reproductive health from the comfort of home.
Researchers have discovered that RNA molecules in sperm change as men age, potentially explaining why older fathers face higher health risks for their children. This breakthrough could lead to new ways to improve fertility outcomes for aging men.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a breakthrough mRNA treatment that successfully restored embryo implantation in mice with damaged uterine linings, offering new hope for people struggling with infertility. The therapy targets the womb directly and could help patients who can't achieve pregnancy even with IVF.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a new way to deliver healing therapy directly to the uterine lining, restoring fertility in mice with damaged tissue. The breakthrough offers hope for people struggling with infertility who haven't found success with current treatments.