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A SYSTEMATIC review found that ultrasound could reliably assess adnexal lesions in pregnancy, with most lesions proving benign while malignant lesions remained uncommon. Adnexal lesions are abnormalities arising near the uterus, including ovarian cysts and tumours, and are commonly identified during pregnancy

Infertility affects about 48 million couples worldwide and, in a substantial share of cases, the specific cause is never identified. In this context, the study of the relationship between reproductive health and the microorganisms that inhabit our bodies (the microbiome) and reproduction has emerged only recently, and with a strong bias. Attention has focused especially…

More women today are choosing to start or grow their families later in life. Whether it’s because of higher education, career goals, financial stability, or simply waiting for the right time, pregnancy after 35 has become increasingly common. Yet, despite advances in healthcare, many women still find themselves met with a term that can sound…

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have transformed infertility treatment from a medical intervention into a global standard of care. As the use of ART continues to expand worldwide, questions have emerged regarding whether pregnancies conceived through ART are biologically equivalent to those conceived naturally. Clinical evidence suggests that ART-conceived pregnancies are associated with increased risks of…