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The preconception weight of parents, whether too low or too high, contributes to the risk of adverse birth outcomes, including perinatal death and birth defects, according to a study.
Women with a history of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are at increased risk of developing brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a study from Singapore.
Women with prenatal exposure to selective serotonin and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs) are at increased risk of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), although residual confounding cannot be ruled out, as reported in a study.
Menarche appears to occur later for girls with good diet quality, regardless of BMI and height, as shown in a US cohort study.
Consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) does not appear to influence semen quality parameters among men attending a fertility clinic, suggests a study presented at ESHRE 2025.
Pregnancy loss is devastating to any couple, and such an experience may result in depression, stress, and anxiety, particularly among women.
Data presented at ESHRE 2025 indicate the presence of microplastics (MPs) in follicular and seminal fluids, underscoring concerns about their potential impact on reproductive health.
Exposure to glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) during pregnancy poses a modest increase in the risk of preterm birth in the context of diabetes treatment, but there is no evidence of increased obstetric complications when the drugs are exclusively used for weight management, according to new research.
Paternal age appears to independently factor in the success of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), with sperm from men over 45 years of age being associated with increased risk of miscarriage and lower live birth rates, according to a retrospective study.
For emergency contraception, both the levonorgestrel 52 mg and copper T380A intrauterine devices (IUDs) help prevent a high proportion of expected pregnancies, according to a study.
