Alice Broster, Contributor

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Fertility Treatments Can’t Be Delayed During Coronavirus, According To Reproductive And Gynecological Specialists

Starting in early May medical centers in 20 states are rebooking non-emergency procedures and reproductive and gynecological specialists say that fertility treatments can’t be delayed.

What To Do If You’ve Got A Smear Test Booked During Coronavirus

As an increased focus has been put on Covid-19 symptoms you shouldn’t let other aspects of your health suffer. Should you be worried if your cervical cancer screening has been canceled?

Omega 3 Could Be The Fertility Nutrient You’re Missing

Hours of research could go into knowing what supplements to take to maximize your strength and help your baby grow and Omega 3 may be a key vitamin for fertility that you’re missing.

New Tests Could Give Parents Quicker Answers After A Miscarriage

Losing a pregnancy can be an incredibly traumatic thing to go through. It can leave parents asking why it happened and as genetic tests on fetal tissue cost thousands of dollars, it isn’t always possible to find out why. However, a new test could give …

Women Must Be Able To Have Abortions At Home During Coronavirus, Says NWHN

The National Women’s Health Network, in coalition with other organizations, has urged the FDA to make the abortion pill available for people to access where they’ll be having the abortion—at home. The global pandemic doesn’t change the fact that people…

60 Years Since The FDA’s Approval Of The Birth Control Pill

May 9 marks 60 years since the FDA’s approval of the birth control pill and as National Women’s Health Week starts focus has turned to how accessible the pill is to those who need it and whether a male version of the pill will be developed anytime soon…

Why You Might Miss A Period During The Coronavirus Pandemic

It may feel like your period is the only sure thing in your life right now. However, it doesn’t take a lot to disrupt it. Here’s why you might miss a period during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Is Seriously Impacting FGM & Gender-Based Violence

People’s experiences of home are far from universal, and research has found that the COVID-19 lockdown could be seriously detrimental to ending gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and child marriages.

Coronavirus Could Lead To Millions Of Unintended Pregnancies, According To UNFPA

Sexual and maternal services are overloaded, many facilities are running on a skeleton staff and women are skipping important medical checkups in fear of contracting the virus. The COVID-19 lockdown could lead to millions of unintended pregnancies if i…

Coronavirus Could Lead To Millions Of Unintended Pregnancies, According To UNFPA

Sexual and maternal services are overloaded, many facilities are running on a skeleton staff and women are skipping important medical checkups in fear of contracting the virus. The COVID-19 lockdown could lead to millions of unintended pregnancies if i…