Trump Administration Cuts CDC IVF Staff Despite Focus on Fertility
What: The Trump administration has cut staff at the CDC that tracked and supported IVF—even while promoting himself as the “fertilization president.”
Key Line: “‘If [Trump] really wants to expand IVF access, that was exactly what we’re trying to do… It’s really frustrating and strange.’”
The administration froze $35 million in Title X funding, reducing access to birth control and screenings for millions.
Estrogen’s role in the brain goes far beyond reproduction, NYT reports.
Study finds no mass OBGYN flight from states with abortion bans—yet.
One-third of patients spend more than $50,000 on fertility treatments, according to a new survey.
The Economist finds abortions have increased in some states *after* bans, thanks to telehealth and shield laws.
Most menopause-marketed products are rebranded basics—at luxury prices, says Women’s Health investigation.
Federal research grants for women’s health are drying up under new Musk budget.
Researchers call for standardized criteria to assess dangerous placenta conditions.
New Scientist highlights lack of support for bed rest during pregnancy and its risks.
Ashley Parker writes about the emotional and medical realities of miscarriage, including how the term “abortion” appears in routine procedures.
Young women now outpace young men in binge drinking, a reversal from previous years.
Once academic, now viral—this disinfectant may be the most powerful skin-safe cleanser yet.
Young women now outpace young men in binge drinking, a reversal from previous years.
Interleukin-6 shows early promise in detecting life-threatening sepsis.
Researchers call for standardized criteria to assess dangerous placenta conditions.
Maternal deaths due to cardiovascular issues more than doubled in the US between 1999 and 2022, with Black women and people in Southern states facing increased risk.
Drexel researchers developed a DNA test to help patients with BV avoid the wrong antibiotics and unnecessary side effects.
Study identifies fast, simple method for predicting life-threatening postpartum bleeding.
Women’s health startups raised $2.6B in VC funding last year, but exits remain elusive.
The Wall Street Journal examines why women in their 30s and 40s are opting for facelifts earlier than before.