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In the wake of a career-pausing ACL tear, the USC Trojans star guard is tackling rehab with her signature intensity. self.com/story/juju-wat…

It hasn’t been proven as a bona fide medical condition - but it’s “definitely something we observe in patients,” Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, medical director at IHPSoCal & an @aafp director, tells @SELFmagazine. #MakeHealthPrimary #FMRevolution #FMRising self.com/story/leisure-…

🍂 Fall is here, and so is this week’s #fertilitynews roundup! We're digging into the surprising political buzz around IVF to cutting-edge science like an ovarian cancer vaccine and debates over embryo “Snowflake Babies”. it’s a mix of breakthroughs, ethical dilemmas, and big questions shaping reproductive health. Grab your pumpkin spice latte (🤮), and let’s dive in! 🍁📰 1/ 💥 IVF: The Surprising 2024 Campaign Star– IVF is the talk of the 2024 presidential race, with candidates chiming in from all sides. The silver lining? The buzz is pushing more states to expand insurance coverage—like CA’s new mandate. Could a national trend be on the horizon? politico.com/newsletters/wo… ​​ 2/ 😣 Endo Pain = Missed Days – A new study found that 67% of women with endometriosis miss school or work due to pain. And the kicker? Black and Hispanic women are less likely to get diagnosed, while LGBTQ+ women see higher diagnosis rates. theconversation.com/endometriosis-… 3/ 🧪 Breakthrough for Aging Ovaries? – A new @NorthwesternMed study in mice found a drug that may keep aging ovaries fit by reducing scarring and inflammation. It’s not solely about extending fertility—just better health. Clinical trials in humans are next! news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/s… 4/ ⚠️ Early Ovary Removal : Risky Tradeoff – Women who had their ovaries removed before age 46 (often to reduce cancer risk) saw higher rates of arthritis, asthma, and more later in life. A tough call – protect against cancer now, or face higher odds of chronic issues down the road? @MenopauseJrnl journals.lww.com/menopausejourn… 5/ 💉 Ovarian Cancer Vaccine? – Oxford scientists just scored £600k to develop “OvarianVax,” a vaccine that teaches the immune system to target early-stage ovarian cancer. Could prevention be on the horizon? bbc.com/news/articles/… 6/ 💸 Fertility Treatment $$ Matters: – 1 in 6 struggle with infertility, and with IVF costs sky-high, the financial strain hits hard. Why should you care? Because financially stressed families impact everyone’s bottom line. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/creati… 7/ ❄️ "Snowflake Babies" & the IVF Divide – Embryo adoption is gaining traction across the political spectrum. Could these tiny ‘Snowflake Babies’ finally bridge the gap between left and right? politico.com/news/magazine/… 8/ ⚖️ SCOTUS vs. IVF – The Supreme Court just declined to hear an Alabama case that defined a destroyed frozen embryo as a “child.” With national IVF services on edge, is the legal status of embryos up for grabs? A terrifying thought. abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/s… 9/ 🪺 Egg Retrieval, Demystified – Whether you’re freezing, donating, or doing IVF, the egg retrieval process is the same. @e_paiges at SELF breaks it down—from prepping your ovaries to the post-op bloat. And for even more tips from the Conceive team on optimizing your retrieval experience, check out our guide here. No drama, just facts! self.com/story/egg-retr… 10/If you like this round-up, our free Friday newsletter—The Eggdrop—has tips, tricks, news, and things not to miss in fertility. You can sign up here! ➡️ #newsletter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">weconceive.com/#newsletter