In brief Menopause directly affects more than 4 out of 10 French women, and the perimenopause that precedes it can begin as early as 40. Beyond hot flashes, many women describe brain fog, fatigu...
Key takeaways In everyday French, the « nuit de la Java » (“Java night”) describes the night (often the 2nd or 3rd) when a newborn who had been calm until then asks to feed almost non-stop. It is...
Key takeaways The "90-day rule" is based on the maturation time of gametes: about 72 to 74 days for a sperm cell [1], and about 85 days for an ovarian follicle to reach ovulation, within a lon...
In short: At 49, author and artist Noémie de Lattre is expecting her second child, a baby boy, thanks to an egg donation. She talks about grieving the loss of a large family, the options consider...
Key takeaways Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is now known as PMOS, for "Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome." The change was announced on May 12, 2026 [1]. The former name was inaccura...
In brief: Ten years ago, Alexandra Guerain became pregnant while on the pill, without really planning it. It was a traumatic pregnancy spent on bed rest, filled with suffering, fear, and anxiety....
In briefThere is no single rule for resuming sexual activity after childbirth. The most common medical benchmark is to wait at least 6 weeks, or until healing is complete in the event of a tear, ...
In briefNo law requires you to announce your pregnancy to your employer at a specific time (except in the civil service): you choose the timing. However, the announcement triggers genuine legal pr...
In brief: Alexandra Remise, 40, artistic director and founder of La Remise Objets, is expecting her second child in October. She tells us why this pregnancy is much more serene than her previous ...
In short: Traveling when trying to conceive is absolutely possible, and often even a good idea: breaking from the routine of ovulation tests and calendars is good for both the couple and morale. A...
In brief: Getting pregnant with a copper IUD is statistically rare, but it does happen. Luana Di Carlo experienced it firsthand: emergency room visits, IUD removal, risk of miscarriage, and ultim...
The copper IUD is one of the most reliable contraceptives on the market. But "almost foolproof" doesn't mean foolproof. What happens when it fails anyway? We answer all the questions you dare not s...
