Wild female chimps live long post-menopause life, study suggests
Scientists say it is first evidence of non-human primates living substantial post-reproductive lifeFemale chimpanzees in the wild undergo themenopause and live for a lengthy period afterwards, researchers have found, suggesting the phenomenon is more widespread than previously thought.Quite why some female mammals have a long period of life once reproduction is off the table has long puzzled experts: not only was it previously thought to be confined to humans and five species of whale, but its purpose has also been highly debated.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 26, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Mammals Animals Menopause Society World news Science Primatology Source Type: news

Doctors' Group Expands Definition of'Infertility '
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to conceive... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gambia: African First Ladies to Raise Awareness On Infertility, Stigma
[The Point] Eleven African First Ladies including the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow recently gathered in India to discuss issues relating to the health of people with a focus on infertility and stigma. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - October 25, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Gambia Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Doctors' Group Expands Definition of'Infertility '
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023– A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).  While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

OrbiMed scores more than $4.3B in private investment funds
The investment firm ' s portfolio includes tech-enabled drug discovery startup Insilico and fertility benefits manager Carrot Fertility. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - October 24, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news