CMD Fertility

01/08/2022

In the first case of its kind, a Chinese court has ruled against an unmarried woman who sued a hospital that refused to freeze her eggs -- sparking a debate over gender equality in the country.

Xu Zaozao was age 30 and unmarried in 2018 when a doctor at the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital at Capital Medical University refused to freeze her eggs -- a procedure that is banned in China for single women. Xu, who says the doctor told her to get married and have children instead, sued the hospital the following year arguing the decision was unfair.
The Chaoyang District People's court ruled against her on July 22 this year, saying the hospital had been right to refuse the request -- dashing her hopes and igniting social media arguments over whether the laws surrounding assisted reproduction discriminate against single women.

Read the full story here: https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/29/china/china-egg-freezing-gender-equality-intl-hnk-mic/index.html

05/07/2022

To get in better touch with gratefulness -- and get the health benefits of doing so -- the trick is to find easy ways to count blessings more often than, say, over an annual turkey dinner. Keep your thankfulness boiling on the front burner of your mind, and you will increase your general appreciation of life.
Try to be more grateful for the small, mundane things that give you joy and meaning, as well as the big ones. Acknowledging just a handful each day will benefit you, and there are ways to make that a habit…

For tangible ways to improve your gratitude quotient and this your overall well-being, visit: https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/19/health/gratitude-wisdom-project-chasing-life-wellness/index.html

28/06/2022

25/06/2022

Devastated 💔

20/06/2022

Received a huge dose of Vitamin Awwww when this cutie came by for a visit! 💞🥰💜

19/06/2022

Sending love to all 💜

16/06/2022

The Environmental Protection Agency warned Wednesday that a group of human-made chemicals found in the drinking water, cosmetics and food packaging used by millions of Americans poses a greater danger to human health than regulators previously thought.

The new health advisories for a ubiquitous class of compounds known as polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, underscore the risk facing dozens of communities across the country. Linked to infertility, thyroid problems and several types of cancer, these “forever chemicals” can persist in the environment for years without breaking down.

Since the 1940s, chemical makers have used the highly durable compounds to make nonstick cookware, moisture-repellent fabrics and flame-retardant equipment. But that same toughness against water and fire, which made the chemicals profitable, allowed them to accumulate in nature and build up in the body — with long-term health effects.

The guidance aims to prompt local officials to install water filters or at least notify residents of contamination. But for now, the federal government does not regulate the chemicals. Health advocates have called on the Biden administration to act more quickly to address what officials from both parties describe as a contamination crisis that has touched every state.

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11/06/2022

Like baby formula or toilet paper, the essential sanitary product is the latest casualty of the pandemic, increased demand and disrupted supply chains.

On social media, women are posting photos of empty drugstore shelves and saying they can't find tampons for miles and miles. They wonder if they will have to switch to other methods like pads or menstrual cups. Even Amy Schumer is being dragged into the conversation after being mentioned in an article as contributing to an increased demand of Tampax since she appeared in ads — in 2020.

What's behind all of this?

Tampax maker P&G spokeswoman Cheri McMaster told Time that "retail sales growth has exploded" since 2002. Demand is up 7.7% over the past two years, she said.

More info at: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/10/business/tampon-shortage-amy-schumer-tampax/index.html

08/06/2022

We are so grateful to get these happy CMD baby updates! 💜

07/06/2022

Getting these baby face message updates from our CMD families always make me smile! 😍