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Health Rounds: A study in mice suggested transplanting eggs from older ovaries into younger tissue could rejuvenate them and improve IVF outcomes. Researchers found a gene variant that protects some babies from jaundice by better processing bilirubin. A trial demonstrated Exelixis’ Cabometyx extended progression-free survival for patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours resistant to other treatments.

As the demand for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), continues to climb, Singapore is proactively expanding…

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The Malaysian Department of Statistics (DSOM) reported 423,124 births in 2022, a 3.% decrease compared to 439,744 births in 2021.

Fertility rates in ASEAN nations are plunging, with half the region already facing a ‘baby bust’ – a situation where there are insufficient children to maintain the population size. The total fertility rate (TFR), an indicator of population growth, has tumbled from 5.5 in 1970 to 2.11 in 2017, according to data from the World Bank. A dwindling youth population could spell dire economic consequences for the region. The shift from quantity to quality, increased urbanisation, and a surge in women seeking higher education and career opportunities are amongst the reasons behind the steep decline.

This article explores the impact of endometriosis on Asian women, including common symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. It includes quotes from Asian doctors and researchers and statistics specific to the region.

On Monday March 28th, Singapore’s government published the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development, which proposed that women aged 21…

Infertility can affect both men and women, with one-third of cases comprising male infertility. Here are some examples of fertility tests performed.