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Zawya
an hour ago
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Merck Foundation Health Media Training provided for African Media to raise awareness about Breaking Infertility Stigma and Supporting Girl Education during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative
Merck Foundation ( the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025, in presence of Merck Foundation CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej and African&Asian First Ladies, who are the Ambassadors of 'Merck Foundation More Than a Mother'. During the Summit, Merck Foundation Health Media Training session was also conducted on Day 2, for African journalists, to emphasize on the important role the media plays to influence our society to create a cultural shift with the aim to Break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education, Stop Gender Based Violence, End Child Marriage, End FGM, and Empower Women at all levels. Moreover, to raise awareness about early detection&prevention of Diabetes&Hypertension. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, Chairperson of MFFLI Summit, and President of 'More Than a Mother' campaign, emphasized, 'I strongly believe that media has the power to shape mindsets and create a culture shift. Journalists can drive real change through their daily reporting by raising awareness about critical social and health issues—such as breaking the stigma of infertility, promoting girls' education, ending child marriage, stopping gender-based violence, and encouraging early detection and prevention of diabetes and hypertension.' Watch the Merck Foundation Health Media Training session here: The Merck Foundation Health Media Training is a part of 'Merck Foundation More than a Mother' Community Awareness Program. Since 2017, Merck Foundation has provided their Health Media Training for more than 3,700 media representatives from 35 countries in Africa. During the 7 th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative -MFFLI Summit, two important occasions were marked; the 8 th Anniversary of Merck Foundation and 13 years of Merck Foundation's development programs that started in 2012. On the Day 1, the Plenary Session of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative -MFFLI Summit took place, featuring a high-level panel discussion with the participating First Ladies of Africa and Asia. Moreover, a high-level panel discussion was held with African Ministers and top healthcare experts from across the globe. Link to Live Stream of Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025: During the Day 2 of the conference, two Medical and Scientific Sessions on Oncology and Diabetes&Hypertension also took place. During the 7th Edition of MFFLI Summit, the Call for Applications for 8 annual Merck Foundation Awards in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies were announced for best Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and emerging talents. 'I strongly believe that these awards encourage creative storytelling to raise awareness about critical social and health issues. Since 2017, we have been launching these awards together with my esteemed sisters, the African and Asian First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of the Merck Foundation More Than a Mother Campaign. I am looking forward to all the entries from young talents for these important awards,' Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej added. Details of the Awards: Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 'More Than a Mother' 2025: Media representatives and students are invited to showcase work raising awareness about Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girls' Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV. Submission deadline: 30th September 2025. Merck Foundation Film Awards 'More Than a Mother' 2025: African filmmakers, film students, and young talents are invited to create long or short films (drama, documentary, or docudrama) addressing Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girls' Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV. Submission deadline: 30th September 2025. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 'More Than a Mother' 2025: African fashion students and designers are invited to create designs delivering impactful messages on Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girls' Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV. Submission deadline: 30th September 2025. Merck Foundation Song Awards 'More Than a Mother' 2025: African singers and musical artists are invited to create songs addressing Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girls' Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV. Submission deadline: 30th September 2025. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2025 'Diabetes&Hypertension': Media representatives are invited to showcase work promoting healthy lifestyles and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2025. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2025 'Diabetes&Hypertension': African filmmakers, film students, and young talents are invited to create films promoting healthy lifestyles and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2025. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2025 'Diabetes&Hypertension': African fashion students and designers are invited to create designs promoting healthy lifestyles and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2025. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2025 'Diabetes&Hypertension': African singers and musical artists are invited to create songs promoting healthy lifestyles and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension. Submission deadline: 30th October 2025. Entries for all awards are to be submitted via email to: submit@ Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation. Contact: Mehak Handa Community Awareness Program Manager Phone: +91 9310087613/ +91 9319606669 Email: Join the conversation on our social media platforms below and let your voice be heard: Facebook: X: YouTube: Instagram: Threads: Flickr: Website: Download Merck Foundation App: About Merck Foundation: The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality&equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities, building healthcare&scientific research capacity, empowering girls in education and empowering people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a special focus on women and youth. 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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
This Isn't the Midlife I Imagined — Here's How I Pivoted at 55
By 55, I thought I'd be cradling a grandchild — not sitting alone in the room that once held a crib for the children I hoped to have. But life had other plans. Despite years of trying — naturally, through IVF, adoption, and even fostering — my husband, Michel, and I were never able to have children together. Michel and I met when I was 40. It was six years after I moved to France, having fled my ex-husband, who had decided that he no longer wanted to have children. We had been together for 13 years, and in the last two years of the relationship, I fought hard for the 'opportunity' to have a child. We went to couples therapy for a year to explore why he changed his mind, to figure out under what circumstances we could be parents (or at least me), and determine how we could still be married if he did not want to raise a child. Therapy didn't shift anything; he didn't change his mind, and I didn't change mine. So I left him. Michel was different. Already a father of two daughters, he wanted more children. After trying naturally for one year, we did several rounds of IVF in France. We traveled to Greece because France did not allow the use of donor eggs for IVF. We spent our earnings to pay for four rounds of IVF cycles using donor eggs. We hired lawyers in Lebanon and an adoption agency in Florida to assist us with the international adoption process. Ten years in, nothing had worked. A few years after moving to the U.S., we started fostering children, but the bureaucracy and the unpredictability of the families took a toll on us. In the meantime, we kept getting older. Before we knew it, we were in midlife. Letting go of the life I planned I was forever defined by my high school biology teacher's encouraging comment about me: 'Stephanie perseveres when times are difficult.' After 20 years of trying to become a parent, I stopped when I was 54. My desire for having children did not wane at that moment, but my disinterest in raising a child under these circumstances surfaced. In February 2024, I spent four weeks in Europe for work. I stayed in Lake Como with one of my closest friends and her daughter, Emily. Emily is 15. She texts nonstop, hangs out with friends, forgets to shower, and must be reminded to go to bed before midnight. She wasn't my responsibility, but I was exhausted just being in her presence. She's a teenager, and I'm middle-aged. One night, while walking to buy chicken for dinner, it hit me. I didn't want to raise a teenager when I was 65. I didn't want to raise one now. I didn't want to worry about late-night curfews or college applications at this point in life. I also didn't want to stay up all night with a newborn. That moment — alone, chicken in hand, on a tiny Italian street — I knew it was over. My desire for having children did not wane at that moment, but my disinterest in raising a child under these circumstances surfaced. I had spent so much time determined to expand my family, I didn't even notice that my dreams had shifted. What I was envisioning now was what retirement would look like for us in 10 to 15 years. Sandy beaches, sitting on the terrace of our apartment in the Algarve, sipping Portuguese wine, reading books, and learning to sail. In my fantasy, we would live in Paris from September to January, and we would spend the rest of the year in Portugal. We would discover different parts of Portugal with our new Portuguese friends. Raising a 10-year-old child did not fit into those plans. When the dream of parenthood finally came to an end, I was left wondering what my purpose would be now. Seeking healing, I connected with a CBT therapist. First, she encouraged me to follow the Miracle Morning routine by Hal Elrod. In this daily practice, you complete the SAVERS protocol each day: Silence, Affirmations, Visualizations, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing (journaling). The goal, she told me, was to calm my anxiety and learn to be present in the moment. Always skeptical, I wondered, What will this do for me? How will this answer my 'what now' question? But left with few options, I did it anyway. What else was I going to do? Keep crying about how my life didn't go as planned? Will I continue to dwell on my failed attempt at parenthood even though I willingly gave it up last year? Or will I make the most of what is in front of me now? When visualizing, I got frustrated. I used to be able to visualize my dream scenario — happy, frolicking kids were always in the picture — but for the first time, I simply couldn't see anything. My therapist suggested that I visualize the current day, week, or month. That made it digestible for me. 'Today, I am working, exercising, making dinner.' 'Next week, I will read a book.' 'In one month, we will be at the beach.' These were simple steps that eventually strengthened this visualization muscle, but I still had more healing to do. Redefining my purpose in my pivot year Recently, I was scrolling on Instagram and came across a reel of Hoda Kotb discussing a book she was reading: The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest. She read, 'Everything is yours for a time, and then it isn't. Everything is borrowed, and everything is temporary when you are here. Yet, you approach your life as though you have forever to live it.' This deeply resonated with me — and I was in my pivot year, so I bought the book immediately. On Day 1 of this calendar book of reflection, Wiest writes, 'Will you continue to replay the memories of yesterday, or will you meet the moment and make the most of what is in front of you now?' That hit hard. Will I continue to dwell on my failed attempt at parenthood even though I willingly gave it up last year? Or will I make the most of what is in front of me now? That sounds simple enough — move on. But to what? On Day 2, Wiest writes, 'When you finally admit that you don't know what's next, you enter the golden vortex — the space between everything you know you're meant for and anything you had previously imagined to be.' For the first time, letting go of what I thought was possible didn't sound so bad after all. This golden vortex of everything else that is possible was on the horizon. Finding meaning in a different midlife than you expected I recently turned the baby's room into my Miracle Morning room. I removed the crib and installed a small white writing desk in front of a window so I could see into the garden. I replaced the rocking chair with a comfy swivel chair and ottoman for my feet. I got a desk lamp so bright it could power the Eiffel Tower — Michel hates it. Every day, I work on the SAVERS. With silence, I listen to sound bowls to relax. Journaling turned into writing a blog. I started reading more — so much more that I need to buy a new bookshelf. Repeating affirmations has helped me maintain emotional balance and stay grounded in the present moment. And visualizations have turned from 'what does today look like' to 'what could my future look like.' This is where the golden vortex comes in: I could finally feel myself opening up to all the possibilities, not just one unattainable goal. So I started exploring them. I took a Broadway dance class — and learned that my speed is more 'Introduction to Ballet.' I also tried puzzling, but realized I'm not patient enough to spend all that time trying to get the right pieces to fit together. In March, I traveled to Rome solo. This version of midlife is different from the one I expected; it's more trial and error, more exploration and unknowns, but I'm learning to live it fully — and I'm uncovering interests and dreams I never knew existed as I go. I'm excited to see what awaits. I'm no longer chasing the life I thought I was supposed to have; I'm focusing on the one I have right now. The post This Isn't the Midlife I Imagined — Here's How I Pivoted at 55 appeared first on Katie Couric Media. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Woman diagnosed with rare sperm allergy after believing she was infertile
A 29-year-old woman who struggled to get pregnant and feared she might be infertile discovered that she was actually suffering from an extremely rare sperm allergy. The unnamed female from Lithuania had been trying to conceive with her male partner but had not become pregnant. Two rounds of IVF also failed to produce a pregnancy, but gynecological exams did not find any underlying causes for why she was unable to become pregnant. After doctors discovered she had a history of asthma and sensitivity to inhaled allergens, such as mold, cat fur, and dust, she visited a medical facility to see if her symptoms might be affecting her fertility. Allergy tests revealed that she had a sensitivity to 'Can f 5', which can cause allergic symptoms after contact with male dog urine, fur, and human semen. In an interview, the patient confirmed that she experienced nasal congestion and sneezing after unprotected intercourse with her male partner. Further tests using samples of semen collected from the woman's partner revealed she had a condition known as seminal plasma hypersensitivity, a rare allergic reaction to proteins found in seminal fluid - the fluid released during orgasm that includes sperm, as well as other bodily secretions. There are less than 100 documented cases of the condition globally and while it doesn't directly cause infertility, it can make it more difficult to conceive. Symptoms of semen allergy - which happens when you have a harmful immune system reaction to proteins in semen - include a change in skin color, burning, and swelling where semen contacts the skin or vaginal tissues. Some people may have a whole-body response, including hives, itching and difficulty breathing. Due to discomfort, this allergy may discourage sexual activity and in some cases, lead to difficulty with conception. However, there are treatment options available to help couples conceive despite the allergy. The Mayo Clinic notes that treatment to make you less sensitive to your partner's semen - such as using antihistamines or corticosteroids - may allow you to get pregnant naturally. Another option is intrauterine insemination (IUI), which uses sperm washed free of semen proteins to prevent a reaction. For those with a severe sensitivity to semen, assisted reproductive technology such as IVF may be an option for pregnancy. It isn't clear why the female patient's IVF treatments did not work, given semen would not have been present in the implanted embryos. Another method used to treat seminal plasma hypersensitivity involves introducing increasing concentrations of semen into the patient's body to build tolerance. However, this treatment plan wasn't available for the woman in her home country, according to a report in Live Science. Instead, doctors recommended that the woman take antihistamine medication before intercourse to reduce the severity of her allergic reactions. She followed their instructions but found this approach 'ineffective'. Three years later, the woman said that she had still been unable to conceive during a follow-up appointment. To make matters worse, new allergic symptoms appeared after contact with her partner's semen, including a 'burning sensation in her vulva, puffy eyelids and watery eyes'. No further treatments were recommended, according to the report and it is unclear if the woman went on to conceive eventually. Dr Michael Carroll, associate professor in reproductive science at Manchester Metropolitan University in England, said seminal plasma hypersensitivity may affect more people than previously thought - and often goes undiagnosed. Writing for The Conversation, he warned it is often mistaken for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yeast infections, and general sensitivity. But one clue you're in fact 'allergic to sex', is 'symptoms disappearing when condoms are used', he revealed. The sex allergy is now recognized as a 'type 1 hypersensitivity', falling into the same category as peanut allergy, cat dander, and season allergies. Seminal plasma hypersensitivity was first documented in 1967, when a woman was hospitalized after a 'violent allergic reaction' to sex.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
I thought I was infertile... but I have a rare condition that makes me 'allergic to sex'
A 29-year-old woman who struggled to get pregnant and feared she might be infertile discovered that she was actually suffering from an extremely rare sperm allergy. The unnamed female from Lithuania had been trying to conceive with her male partner but had not become pregnant. Two rounds of IVF also failed to produce a pregnancy, but gynecological exams did not find any underlying causes for why she was unable to become pregnant. After doctors discovered she had a history of asthma and sensitivity to inhaled allergens, such as mold, cat fur and dust, she visited a medical facility to see if her allergies might be affecting her fertility. Allergy tests revealed that she had a sensitivity to Can f 5, which can cause allergic symptoms after contact with male dog urine, fur, and human semen. In an interview, the patient confirmed that she experienced nasal congestion and sneezing after unprotected intercourse with her male partner. Further tests using samples of semen collected from the woman's partner revealed she had a condition known as seminal plasma hypersensitivity, a rare allergic reaction to proteins found in seminal fluid - the fluid released during orgasm that includes sperm, as well as other bodily secretions. There are less than 100 documented cases of the condition globally and while it doesn't directly cause infertility, it can make it more difficult to conceive. Symptoms of semen allergy - which happens when you have a harmful immune system reaction to proteins in semen - include a change in skin color, burning and swelling where semen contacts the skin or vaginal tissues. Some people may have a whole-body response, including hives, itching and difficulty breathing. Due to discomfort, this allergy may discourage sexual activity and in some cases, lead to difficulty with conception. However, there are treatment options available to help couples conceive despite the allergy. The Mayo Clinic notes that treatment to make you less sensitive to your partner's semen - such as using antihistamines or corticosteroids - may allow you to get pregnant naturally. Another option is intrauterine insemination (IUI), which uses sperm washed free of semen proteins to prevent a reaction. For those with a severe sensitivity to semen, assisted reproductive technology such as IVF may be an option for pregnancy. It isn't clear why the female patient's IVF treatments did not work, given semen would not have been present in the implanted embryos. Another method used to treat seminal plasma hypersensitivity involves introducing increasing concentrations of semen into the patient's body to build tolerance. However, this treatment plan wasn't available for the woman in her home country, according to a report in Live Science. Instead, doctors recommended that the woman take antihistamine medication before intercourse to reduce the severity of her allergic reactions. She followed their instructions but found this approach 'ineffective'. Three years later, the woman said that she had still been unable to conceive during a follow-up appointment. To make matters worse, new allergic symptoms appeared after contact with her partner's semen, including a 'burning sensation in her vulva, puffy eyelids and watery eyes'. No further treatments were recommended, according to the report and it is unclear if the woman went on to conceive eventually. Dr Michael Carroll, associate professor in reproductive science at Manchester Metropolitan University, said seminal plasma hypersensitivity may affect more people than previously thought - and often goes undiagnosed. Writing for The Conversation, he warned it is often mistaken for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yeast infections, and general sensitivity. But one clue you're in fact 'allergic to sex', is 'symptoms disappearing when condoms are used', he revealed. The sex allergy is now recognized as a 'type 1 hypersensitivity', falling into the same category as peanut allergy, cat dander, and season allergies. Seminal plasma hypersensitivity was first documented in 1967, when a woman was hospitalized after a 'violent allergic reaction' to sex.
Reuters
7 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Wyatt Foundation and Conceive Fertility Foundation Announce IVF Grant Recipients to Support Fertility Access, Education, and Research
HOUSTON, TX, July 23, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Wyatt Foundation, opens new tab and Conceive Fertility Foundation, opens new tab, two national nonprofit organizations dedicated to furthering access, education, and research in fertility care, today announce the 2025 recipients of their national IVF Grant Program. Five recipients will receive a $15,000 grant to offset IVF treatment costs. Additionally, each recipient will also receive $1,000 to be used towards preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), courtesy of CooperSurgical, opens new tab, a leader in the fertility and women's health fields for nearly 35 years. The national campaign and partnership launched in April 2025 during National Infertility Awareness Week and drew in over 600 applicants from across the country, each with moving stories of their journeys. 'Each applicant shared her own unique story of infertility, but what united them all was a journey marked by heartbreak, stress, and profound disappointment. This reinforces that the emotional toll of infertility is both real and powerful,' says health psychologist Dr. Alice D. Domar, chief compassion officer at Inception Fertility and director of the Inception Research Institute. 'We hope that through this program, we are able to further the conversation around fertility care and the need for greater access to it.' Recipients of the grant program include aspiring parents who each carry powerful stories of perseverance through the heartbreak of infertility. Their journeys reflect a wide range of challenges, including pregnancy and infant loss, failed IVF cycles, genetic conditions, and male factor infertility. Despite these obstacles, they remain determined to build their families. The nonprofit arm of Inception Fertility, opens new tab, the largest provider of fertility services in North America, the Wyatt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve their dream of building a family through assisted reproductive technology (ART). The organization was started by TJ Farnsworth, the founder and CEO of Inception Fertility, and his wife Margaret Farnsworth, who successfully conceived their first child, Wyatt, through IVF. 'Inception Fertility and the Wyatt Foundation are honored to once again support this program, which provides recipients with access to the essential care they need on their family-building journeys,' says Margaret Farnsworth, executive director of the Wyatt Foundation. 'We extend our heartfelt wishes to each recipient as they continue on their path to parenthood.' Conceive Fertility Foundation is the nonprofit arm of Caden Lane, opens new tab, a direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand of baby products focused around the birth of a child. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Conceive Fertility Foundation aims to support patients who have been impacted by the struggle of infertility through education and grants. Katy Mimari, CEO of Caden Lane, launched Conceive Fertility Foundation after her own experience with infertility and understanding the financial barriers that prevent some aspiring parents from building their families. A percentage of Caden Lane's profits go to the Conceive Fertility Foundation. "Conceive Fertility Foundation and the Caden Lane family are thrilled to once again work alongside Inception Fertility and provide women with the opportunity to experience the extraordinary joy of having a baby,' says Mimari. "We look forward to following each recipient's journey and send our warmest wishes as they move forward." About Wyatt Foundation Wyatt Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve their dream of building a family through assisted reproductive technology (ART) by reducing the financial barriers to IVF through scholarships awarded based on financial need and clinical factors determining potential success. The foundation has two main goals: to provide financial assistance to individuals and couples who cannot afford fertility treatments and to fund research in the field of infertility. The organization was started by TJ Farnsworth the founder and CEO of Inception Fertility™ and his wife Margaret who successfully conceived their first child through IVF. Upon the birth of their son Wyatt, TJ reflected back on his family's experience as patients. He realized that many aspiring parents were carrying the same emotional burden that he and his wife had — and that few fertility clinics took a holistic approach to consider the physical, psychological, financial and mental aspects of infertility. To learn more, visit: opens new tab About Conceive Fertility Foundation Founded by Katy Mimari, CEO of Caden Lane, opens new tab, Conceive Fertility Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals affected by infertility through education and grants. Despite insurance covering diagnostics, treatment costs are a significant financial burden and Conceive Fertility is a non-profit organization that exists to help couples who are struggling to conceive. A portion of sales from Caden Lane go to support the mission of the Conceive Fertility Foundation. To learn more, visit opens new tab. About Inception Fertility Inception Fertility™ (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes. Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) — including in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services — and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies through development, research and thought leadership. Through its growing family of national organizations — which includes The Prelude Network, opens new tab®, the fastest-growing network of fertility clinics and largest provider of comprehensive fertility services in North America; MyEggBank, opens new tab®, one of the largest frozen donor egg banks in North America; BUNDL Fertility, opens new tab™, a multi-cycle fertility service bundling program; HavenCryo, opens new tab™, a long-term reproductive preservation and storage solution provider and NutraBloom, opens new tab®, a premium lifestyle brand with expertly formulated supplements to support individuals' health and wellness goals for preconception — Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations. For more information, visit opens new tab. About CooperSurgical CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology (ART) and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options. CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's healthcare clinicians. More information can be found at opens new tab. About CooperCompanies CooperCompanies (NASDAQ: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on helping people experience life's beautiful moments through its two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, helping to improve the way people see each day. CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 16,000, sells products in over 130 countries, and positively impacts over 50 million lives each year. For more information, visit opens new tab., opens new tab Media Contact Mia Humphreys+1 239-297-6592mhumphreys@ ### SOURCE: Wyatt Foundation Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire See release on EZ Newswire
