# Reproductive Endocrinology * **Definition:** A subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders and infertility, as well as the hormonal functioning related to reproduction. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Reproductive Endocrinology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Reproductive Endocrinology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.1K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/26/2025 | [**Empowering Patients: The Role of Digital Platforms in Birth Control Education and Access**](https://healthcareguys.com/2025/05/27/empowering-patients-the-role-of-digital-platforms-in-birth-control-education-and-access/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=empowering-patients-the-role-of-digital-platforms-in-birth-control-education-and-access) | [[The Healthcare Guys]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Vermont medical center must pay physician $1.15M for disability suit**](https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/vermont-medical-center-must-pay-physician-1-15m-for-disability-suit/) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Here are new state healthcare laws taking effect in 2025**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/government/state-healthcare-laws-2025-california-illinois-minnesota-arkansas) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Morning Headlines 12/18/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/12/17/morning-headlines-12-18-24/) | [[HISTalk]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Microbiomes Market to Grow by USD 1.13 Billion (2024-2028), Rising Disease Prevalence ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/microbiomes-market-to-grow-by-usd-1-13-billion-2024-2028-rising-disease-prevalence-driving-revenue-with-ai-powering-market-evolution---technavio-302309642.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announces New Services Focused on Women's Health**](https://www.pharmexec.com/view/blue-cross-shield-massachusetts-services-women-health) | [[PharmExec]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**DNA Sequencing Market to Grow by USD 17.34 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Rising NGS ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dna-sequencing-market-to-grow-by-usd-17-34-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-rising-ngs-adoption-ai-powered-report-explores-market-evolution---technavio-302302976.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Digital health technologies play a transformative role in diabetes management and prevention**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20241112/Digital-health-technologies-play-a-transformative-role-in-diabetes-management-and-prevention.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 11/9/2024 | [**What the Astronomical Rise in Incarceration Means for Women's Health**](https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/112814) | [[Medpage Today]] | | 11/3/2024 | [**'I'm a Doctor Who Studies Hormones, and This Is My #1 Tip for Getting Rid of Chicken Chin'**](https://www.aol.com/im-doctor-studies-hormones-1-171500136.html) | [[AOL]] | | 10/20/2024 | [**Investing in Reproductive Health Companies Post-Dobbs: A Moral and Strategic Imperative**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/investing-in-reproductive-health-companies-post-dobbs-a-moral-and-strategic-imperative/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 10/17/2024 | [**20 New Research Projects to Participate in Health Data for Action Initiative**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/clinical-it/learning-health-systems-research/article/55236410/20-new-research-projects-to-participate-in-health-data-for-action-initiative) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 10/8/2024 | [**Montefiore AIDS Center Awarded $1 Million to Curb Disproportionate Impact of HIV on Women of Color in the Bronx**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/montefiore-aids-center-awarded-1-million-to-curb-disproportionate-impact-of-hiv-on-women-of-color-in-the-bronx-302270121.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/7/2024 | [**Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 10/7/24**](https://histalk2.com/2024/10/07/curbside-consult-with-dr-jayne-10-7-24/) | [[HISTalk]] | | 10/3/2024 | [**Femtech Market to Witness 16.3AGR by 2031 - SkyQuest Technology - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/femtech-market-witness-16-3-120000784.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/1/2024 | [**Biomea Announces Formation of Global Scientific Advisory Board with 22 World-Renowned Diabetes Experts**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/biomea-announces-formation-of-global-scientific-advisory-board-with-22-world-renowned-diabetes-experts-1033811250) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**AI-Driven Femtech Devices Market to Grow by USD 8.6 Billion (2024-2028) as Infertility and Obesity Rates Rise - Technavio Report**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-driven-femtech-devices-market-185000285.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 9/10/2024 | [**SIA Engineering Company: An Attractive Business But With Stretched Valuation**](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4720154-sia-engineering-company-attractive-business-with-stretched-valuation) | [[Seeking Alpha]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**Infertility Drugs Business Research Report 2024: Growing Awareness of Reproductive Health Throws Spotlight on Expansion - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905134693/en/Infertility-Drugs-Business-Research-Report-2024-Growing-Awareness-of-Reproductive-Health-Throws-Spotlight-on-Expansion---Global-Forecast-to-2030---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/21/2024 | [**Femtech Market Focused Insights 2024-2029 with Exclusive Data on 40+ Vendors**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821219165/en/Femtech-Market-Focused-Insights-2024-2029-with-Exclusive-Data-on-40-Vendors---ResearchAndMarkets.com) | [[Business Wire]] | | 7/25/2024 | [**Increasing combination of AI and FemTech: Opportunities and challenges**](https://www.med-technews.com/medtech-insights/latest-medtech-insights/increasing-combination-of-ai-and-femtech-opportunities-and-c/) | [[Med-Tech Innovation News]] | | 7/12/2024 | [**What's Included In HHS' New Interoperability Proposal?**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/07/hhs-onc-healthcare-technology/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 7/10/2024 | [**HHS Proposes HTI-2 Rule to Enhance Healthcare Data Sharing and Interoperability**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/07/10/hhs-proposes-hti-2-rule-to-enhance-healthcare-data-sharing-and-interoperability/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 7/10/2024 | [**Consumer / Employer**](https://medcitynews.com/category/channel/consumer-employer/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 5/24/2024 | [**Industry Voices—Reproductive health rulemaking a stark reminder that the future depends on healthcare's tech**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/industry-voices-reproductive-health-rulemaking-stark-reminder-future-depends-healthcare) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA)**: A prominent organization in reproductive medicine and IVF research, known for achieving over 50,000 successful pregnancies. - **Teresa K. Woodruff**: A prominent reproductive endocrinology researcher recognized for her contributions to fertility preservation and oncofertility. - **Flo Health**: A reproductive health app that has secured significant funding to expand its research and development in reproductive health. - **TMRW Life Sciences**: A company specializing in automated storage solutions for reproductive tissues, enhancing safety and efficiency in fertility clinics. - **Ferring Pharmaceuticals**: A biopharmaceutical company focused on reproductive medicine and maternal health, collaborating with Posterity Health to launch a Male Fertility program. - **Boston IVF**: A leading fertility clinic providing a comprehensive range of reproductive services, including IVF and telehealth options. - **eIVF**: A leader in the fertility industry providing electronic medical records solutions to enhance clinic efficiency. - **Proteomics International Laboratories**: Leading research on the PromarkerEndo test for diagnosing endometriosis. - **Ivy Fertility**: Recognized for advancements in reproductive science and expanding its network by hiring new physicians and clinics. - **CooperSurgical**: A leader in IVF solutions, providing essential lab equipment and genetic testing services. - **Legacy**: A provider of at-home sperm testing and freezing services, recognized for its innovative approach to male fertility. - **IVI-RMA Global**: The largest assisted reproduction group worldwide, formed through the merger of Reproductive Medicine Associates and Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad. - **Vitrolife**: Offers innovative technologies and media solutions to enhance embryo development and treatment success rates. - **Tanoto Foundation**: A philanthropic organization funding research projects in maternal and child health, including studies on fertility and reproductive interventions. - **University of Tsukuba**: Developed a new method for evaluating male subfertility through trace element analysis. - **ARC Fertility**: An organization dedicated to increasing access to affordable reproductive care through a national network of clinics. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Seikagaku Corporation**: Collaboration to present data on investigational treatments for reproductive health at major conferences. - **Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Posterity Health**: Partnership to launch a Male Fertility program aimed at educating men about their reproductive health. - **HiFi Solves Sub-Fertility Consortium**: A collaboration involving PacBio and five leading centers in the Asia-Pacific region to improve diagnostic processes for subfertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. - **BAO Systems and BroadReach Group**: A partnership to implement AI-powered health information management systems to improve healthcare operations, focusing on reproductive health. - **Astorg and Cook Medical**: Acquisition of Cook Medical's Reproductive Health business to create a global leader in assisted reproductive technology. - **Wisp and Proov**: Wisp has partnered with Proov to provide testing kits for fertility, responding to consumer demand for fertility education. - **Alife Health and Hamilton Thorne**: A partnership to integrate AI technology into IVF processes, enhancing embryo selection and clinical decision-making. - **Phenomix Sciences and Hello Alpha**: This partnership aims to provide personalized obesity care for women, integrating genetic insights with evidence-based treatments. - **George Institute for Global Health and DIWAS**: Organized a workshop to promote Pre-Conception Care (PCC) in India to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes. - **Sparrow Pharmaceuticals**: Collaborating with the University of Oxford and the University of Sheffield for a Phase 2 clinical study on clofutriben. - **Blue Cross Blue Shield and Maven Clinic**: Collaboration to offer menopause support, emphasizing the importance of technology in women's health. - **AAAS and BioInnovation Institute**: Establishment of the BII & Science Translational Medicine Prize for Innovations in Women's Health. - **Axsendo Clinical Research**: Expanding its network to increase access to research for local patient populations. - **BCBSMA and Maven Clinic**: An expanded partnership introducing the Accompany Doula Care pilot program to support diverse birthing experiences and access to menopause health programs. - **Wisp and Nourish**: Collaboration to provide nutrition counseling services to users enrolled in Wisp's weight care program, enhancing total weight management care for women. - **Health Tech For All Foundation (HETEFA) and LAMBDAA**: Collaboration to explore innovative solutions for transforming healthcare services in local communities. - **Kaiser Permanente and HCA HealthOne**: Expanded partnership to enhance healthcare access in central Denver, focusing on women's health services. - **Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Accompany Doula Care**: A pilot program aimed at addressing racial inequities in maternity care by providing doula services. - **Rightway and Curai Health**: Partnered to provide 24/7 access to virtual urgent care, enhancing healthcare navigation and pharmacy benefits. - **Flo Health and General Atlantic**: Flo Health raised over $200 million in Series C funding from General Atlantic to expand its services and enhance technology-driven health insights. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **AI in IVF**: The integration of AI technologies in embryo selection and patient management is becoming a significant trend in reproductive endocrinology. - **Epigenetics in Fertility**: Research indicates lifestyle factors influence fertility through epigenetic mechanisms like DNA methylation and histone modifications. - **Telehealth in Fertility Care**: Increasingly recognized as vital for enhancing access to healthcare and improving patient outcomes. - **AI in IVF Treatment**: Research utilizing Explainable AI techniques to optimize IVF treatment by analyzing follicle sizes for improved egg retrieval and birth rates. - **New Guidelines for POI**: Updated guidelines for diagnosing and managing premature ovarian insufficiency, emphasizing personalized hormone therapy and early intervention. - **Cycle & Ovulation PowerPlug**: A feature launched by Ultrahuman that integrates physiological biomarkers for accurate ovulation predictions, enhancing fertility tracking. - **Telehealth Services**: Boston IVF and other clinics are expanding access to reproductive care through telehealth, improving patient accessibility. - **Trace Element Analysis for Male Subfertility**: New research indicates that low phosphorus and arsenic levels in seminal plasma correlate with higher pregnancy rates. - **CryoRobot Select**: Adoption of automated storage technology by ACRM to enhance the safety and efficiency of frozen egg and embryo storage. - **FertilityNow App**: An app developed by ARC Fertility that offers personalized fertility estimation and support, enhancing accessibility to fertility care. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Wisp is expanding its services to include fertility consultations and at-home blood draws, aiming to provide comprehensive reproductive health resources. - **Uterus Transplant Research**: A study showed a 70% success rate in uterus transplants, offering women with uterine-factor infertility the chance to carry pregnancies. - **IVF Market Growth**: Projected to grow significantly due to rising infertility rates and advancements in IVF techniques. - **Infertility Drugs Market Growth**: The global market for infertility drugs is projected to grow significantly, driven by rising infertility rates and advancements in medical research. - **Family-Forming Benefits**: ARC Fertility has released a white paper advocating for family-forming benefits in employee packages to improve recruitment and retention. - **eIVF Updates**: Innovative updates to eIVF's EMR solution aimed at improving clinic efficiency and patient experience. - **PromarkerEndo Test**: A novel blood test developed to diagnose endometriosis early, identifying ten protein biomarkers. - **HTI-3 Final Rule**: Published by ASTP, it defines reproductive health care and safeguards patient information sharing. - **HTI-2 Rule**: Proposed rule by HHS to enhance healthcare data sharing among providers, payers, and patients, with a focus on reproductive health data. - **Needle-Free IVF**: HRC Fertility's introduction of a technique allowing IVF medications to be administered via catheter instead of injections. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Reproductive Healthcare**: Concerns regarding the accessibility and affordability of fertility treatments and reproductive health services, particularly in diverse populations. - **Access to Reproductive Health Services**: Challenges faced by organizations like Reproductive Health Collaborative Nebraska in providing comprehensive reproductive health services, particularly in rural areas. - **Data Privacy in Reproductive Health**: Concerns regarding the use of health data for prosecuting women and clinicians in restrictive states, prompting new privacy protections. - **Data Privacy and Security**: The need for enhanced protection of reproductive health information is critical, especially in light of recent breaches and the modification of HIPAA regulations. - **Legal and Regulatory Challenges**: Potential implications of legal rulings on reproductive health care access and regulations. - **High Costs of IVF**: Challenges related to the affordability of IVF services and the impact of regulations on access. - **Impact of Marijuana on Fertility**: Growing concerns about the negative effects of marijuana use on reproductive health, necessitating public health campaigns. - **Underinvestment in Women's Health**: Significant gaps in medical knowledge and late diagnoses for conditions like PMDD due to lack of understanding in women's health issues. - **Access to Care**: Women in states with restrictive abortion laws face significant barriers to accessing reproductive health services, exacerbating health disparities. - **Stigma and Legal Barriers**: Political controversies surrounding reproductive health generate stigma that complicates rational discussions about reproductive rights and healthcare. - **Cultural Stigmas in Women's Health**: Issues identified by Inioluwa Samuels regarding cultural stigmas surrounding women's reproductive health, impacting access to necessary healthcare. - **Maternal Health Disparities**: Racial and ethnic disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality highlight ongoing challenges in reproductive healthcare access. - **Abortion Access**: Medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion bans, impacting training and healthcare delivery in those areas. - **Medical Misogyny**: Reports indicate pervasive issues affecting women's healthcare, emphasizing the need for improved education and training for healthcare professionals. - **Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy**: A significant increase in emergency department visits related to hypertensive disorders, highlighting the need for improved maternal health care. - **Insurance Compliance**: Despite laws requiring insurers to cover a 12-month supply of contraception, compliance remains low, affecting access for patients. - **Risks of Uterus Transplant**: While technically feasible, uterus transplants carry significant medical and surgical risks for both recipients and donors. - **Privacy Practices of Crisis Pregnancy Centers**: Concerns raised about the potential misleading of patients regarding the protection of sensitive medical data and compliance with HIPAA regulations. - **AI Bias**: The historical underrepresentation of women in medical research poses risks of bias in AI algorithms, potentially leading to misdiagnoses in female patients. ## Related Topics [[Reproductive Infertility]]; [[Reproductive Health]]