UK becoming ‘wild west’ for experimental peptides, expert warns Prof Channa Jayasena says growing online sales of unregulated drugs risk fatalities as responsibility falls between regulators The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
‘Spermageddon’: is the world facing a male reproductive crisis? Reports of falling sperm counts and testosterone levels have fuelled fears over chemicals, pollution and modern lifestyles. But how much do scientists agree on what is affecting male fertility? The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
Men’s average testosterone levels have halved in last 50 years, say scientists Exclusive: Researchers warn of ‘major crisis in male reproductive health’ partly driven by obesity and diabetes The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
Hormones on the brain? Everything you need to know about HRT, testosterone, melatonin and more Cortisol is bad. Testosterone makes you aggressive. Melatonin helps you sleep. Experts bust common hormone myths The Guardian - UK · Jul 3
Misinformation about perimenopause on social media ‘putting women at risk’ Dangers include unintended pregnancies, taking unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, say experts The Guardian - UK · May 25
Key facts to counter online misinformation about perimenopause Experts say some social media advice could obscure underlying health problems or create risk of unintended pregnancies The Guardian - UK · May 25
‘They’ve invented a spurious pseudo-disease’: why are so many men being told they have low testosterone? Social media influencers and booming men’s health companies are pushing the hormone as an answer to all ills. But is ‘low T’ really problematic – or something created to sell men a cure to a problem they don’t have? The Guardian - UK · May 10
Make America Hard Again: is there an erectile dysfunction epidemic? As more men question their manhood, Will Rogers-Coltman looks at the rising fixation with testosterone Evening Standard · Jan 22
More British Men Are Seeking Testosterone Therapy Because of Social Media: 'Unnecessary' Says NHS The NHS reports a rise in men seeking testosterone therapy due to misleading social media claims. Experts warn of serious health risks from unnecessary treatment. International Business Times UK · Nov 10, 2025
Social media misinformation driving men to seek unneeded NHS testosterone therapy, doctors say Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress natural hormone production The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025
Women on blockbuster weight loss drugs warned to use effective contraception The UK medicines regulator said all women taking the jabs should ensure they are using an effective form of birth control, and that pregnant women should stop taking them. Euronews · Jun 5, 2025
Common Hormonal IUD For Contraception Raises Breast Cancer Risk: Study Finds The study found that Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems (LNG-IUS) was linked to 14 extra cases of breast cancer per 10,000 women compared to those not using contraceptive medication. Medical Daily · Oct 17, 2024
Anti-malarial drug may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome, study suggests Herbal extract artemisinin, used in Chinese medicine, appears to stop excess testosterone production The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024
Pills or patches, sprays or gels … everything you need to know about HRT Is hormone replacement therapy right for you and, if it is, what type should you take? All your key questions answered The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024 ‘This isn’t how good scientific debate happens’: academics on culture of fear in gender medicine research Cass review found professionals in the field are scared to discuss views amid risk of reputational damage and online abuse
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023 British women turn to IVF clinics in Greece and Turkey to avoid higher costs Couples unable to conceive are heading further afield, but experts suggest checking regulations that may differ abroad
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023 Fertility test kits: affordable and easy but there are downsides As more people choose at-home options, doctors say they should be used with expert guidance
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Study describes new ‘safe’ technique for producing babies of the desired sex However, experts are concerned about the ethical implications of the findings.