Let's Talk About It!Ovulation Cramps Aren’t Discussed as Often as Menstrual Cramps. Are They Normal? Ovulation cramps can not only be perfectly normal, but there's even a name for them in German: "mittelschmerz," or middle pain. By Devrupa Rakshit
Pregnancy and PollutionStudy Links Air Pollution With a Million Stillbirths a Year Researchers say reducing exposure of pregnant women to PM2.5 can improve maternal health and address the unequal burden of stillbirths. By Ananya Singh
New Horizon of ReproductionNew Three‑Parent Fertilization Technique Could Help Trans Men Have Children While not yet available for clinical use, the technique bolsters our understanding of reproductive rights and technologies. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Problem In The GenesScience Shows Miscarriages Don’t Happen Because of Anything Women Do. So Why Does Society Continue to Blame Them? While the science shows that most miscarriages are due to genetic errors, society continues to blame them on women for everything from working, exercising, or having sex. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Care Over CureThe Issue With Seeing PCOS As Just a ‘Period Problem’ People think of PCOS as a purely physical problem that occurs a few days a month, as opposed to a chronic condition that reduces the overall quality of life. By Esha Chainani
Last MileHow Travel Distance Decides if Women Get an Abortion A new study shows that many people "will not be able to overcome the distance barriers to reaching an abortion facility." By Saumya Kalia
Fertile HistoryInfertility in Women May Predict Future Risk of Heart Failure, Finds New Study "We are beginning to recognize that a woman's reproductive history tells a lot about her future risk of heart disease." By Saumya Kalia
Aborting JusticeBody Matters: Navigating Abortion in India "It was quite harrowing, [the gynac] was very rude and started preaching to me... As though I’d done something morally wrong." By The Swaddle Team
Swimming in the Wrong DirectionNew Research Links Poor Sperm Quality to Rising Air Pollution The large-scale study analyzed semen quality data of more than 30,000 men to explain a correlation between pollution and fertility. By Saumya Kalia
An Urgent ConversationHPV Vaccine Can Cut Cervical Cancer Cases by 90%, Proves Vital Study With low rate of HPV vaccine administration in India, the findings beg the question: just how invested is India in women's health? By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Abort ExclusionGovt Allows Abortion up to 24 Weeks in ‘Special’ Cases, But The Law Is Inadequate As per the MTP Act amendments, a state-level board will decide whether people seeking abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy meet the criteria. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Easing the PainScientists Identify Gene Associated With Late‑Stage Endometriosis Endometriosis is common and incurable, and gene-based research can shape better treatment options. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Depressing StatisticsAlmost Half of Women In Developing Countries Feel They Can’t Say ‘No’ To Sex: U.N. Report The denial of bodily autonomy to women and girls "is nothing less than an annihilation of the spirit." By Devrupa Rakshit
Like ClockworkAll You Need To Know About Birth Control Pills If taken correctly, birth control pills are 99.7% effective at preventing pregnancies. By Devrupa Rakshit
Gold StandardAll You Need To Know About IUDs IUDs are known to be among the most effective, reversible, long-term methods of birth control. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Backup PlanAll You Need To Know About Emergency Contraceptive Pills The morning after pill is generally 75-90% effective at preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of intercourse. By Devrupa Rakshit
Two Is CompanyTwins May Be More Common Today Than Ever in History: Study Increased use of fertility treatments like IVF has led twin births to skyrocket across the globe. By Aditi Murti
Early WarningResearchers Develop Test to Detect Ovarian Cancer Via Standard Pap Smear Ovarian cancer is currently difficult to diagnose because its "symptoms ... can often be confused with other ailments." By Liesl Goecker
