Reproductive health

Jeffrey Epstein’s sperm may have survived him

E-mails and records in the Epstein files indicate that Epstein had been banking his sperm for at least several years before his death.

Mission to study menstruation in space expected to launch in 2027

Female astronauts who spend extended time in space often opt to use contraceptives to put their periods on hold.

Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid

A general view shows the Milimani Law Courts after high court ruled that sections of a law targeting sexual offences cannot apply to minors found to have had consensual intercourse in Nairobi, Kenya, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

Poor planning fuels Bangladesh contraceptive crisis

A worker arranging packets of condoms at a pharmacy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 27. Government clinics across the country of 170 million people running out of basic contraceptives.

US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill

The court order requires women seeking abortions anywhere in the US to obtain mifepristone in person from health clinics.

France makes reusable period products free for young women

The French government's move to tackle period poverty is expected to help 6.7 million people.

Fear and shame surrounding sexual health means many suffer in silence, say experts

Experts say many misconceptions arise due to social conservatism and discomfort with discussing deeply personal issues.

It’s time to give the ovary more respect

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Over 800 women in S’pore have frozen their eggs for non-medical reasons since 2023

In Singapore, women aged between 21 and 37 – regardless of their marital status – are allowed to undergo the procedure, which preserves their fertility.

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis’ top 10

Belinda Bencic (left) is now ninth, with Elina Svitolina in 10th.

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