2024

The latest news and public engagement updates from the Centre for Reproductive Health.

News listing

Publication date

CRH’s successful contribution to ESHRE 2021

01 July, 2021

The second online ESHRE took place from June 26 – July 1, 2021.

3 Minute Thesis – success for CRH

29 June, 2021

Huge congratulations to Niamh McNamara from the Miron lab at CRH. She won both the second place…

Contributions to important women’s health articles

24 June, 2021

CRH’s Dr Jackie Maybin contributes to important women’s health articles

Dr Sarah Stock speaks to the BBC about pregnant women receiving the Covid-19 vaccine

10 June, 2021

CRH’s Dr Sarah Stock was asked by the BBC to give her expert opinion on pregnant women being…

15th World Congress on Endometriosis (WCE2023)

10 June, 2021

Professor Horne speaks of delight at WCE2023 being held in Edinburgh

Scotsman opinion piece

08 June, 2021

Professor Hilary Critchley has written an excellent opinion piece for The Scotsman (08.06.21) which…

Covid-19 vaccine study for pregnant women launches

07 June, 2021

The first Covid-19 vaccine study for women who are pregnant has been launched across the UK – with…

​​​​​​​CRH’s Dr Sarah Stock gives expert commentary on the Covid-19 vaccine in pregnancy

26 May, 2021

​​​​​​​The Herald was looking for a maternal and fetal health expert to speak about pregnant women…

The Countess of Wessex addresses ‘hidden’ women’s health issues as she accepts charity Royal Patron role

21 May, 2021

The Countess of Wessex discusses menopause, periods and pregnancy care in conversation celebrating…

Online event with Professor Duncan - PCOS

20 May, 2021

The CRH’s Professor Duncan was the expert speaker in an online webinar on 19.05, organised by The…

MRC CRH projects included in 2021 PhD programme

18 May, 2021

​​​​​​​The 2021 PhD with Integrated Studies in Medical Sciences with Engagement programme will be…

Review article from the Pollard lab is selected for Immunity cover feature

12 May, 2021

​​​​​​​The current issue of Immunity (Volume 54, Issue 5) features an impressive review article by…

MRC CRH reveals first animation

29 April, 2021

The MRC Centre for Reproductive Health is delighted to share its first scientific animation, which…

The CRH’s Dr Michael Rimmer co-launches male fertility initiative

23 April, 2021

A new global initiative has been set up to develop a core outcome set for future male fertility…

Endometriosis treatment boosted by EU project

09 April, 2021

A major international research project that aims to improve the treatment and quality of life of…

Obesity is linked to heavy periods and impaired womb repair

09 April, 2021

Obesity is linked to heavier periods and may be caused by delayed repair of the womb lining

CRH staff shortlisted in the CMVM staff recognition awards

07 April, 2021

Many congratulations to the CRH staff members who have been shortlisted in the new CMVM recognition…

Male contraceptive trial attracts media attention

01 April, 2021

CRH’s Professor Richard Anderson and Dr John Reynolds-Wright have been speaking to print and…

Ending Endometriosis month on a high

30 March, 2021

To mark the end of endometriosis awareness month, Professor Andrew Horne featured in a new episode…

Andrew Horne becomes a RSE Fellow

30 March, 2021

The CRH wishes Professor Horne many congratulations as he is named a 2021 RSE fellow.

Professor Mitchell’s comments regarding a possible link between pollution and cryptorchidism

17 March, 2021

A study, published in Human Reproduction, looked at cryptorchidism in France and the local…

‘Covid-19 in Pregnancy’ Research Insights event

16 March, 2021

The CRH’s Dr Sarah Stock (Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Maternal and Fetal…

Professor Horne’s quest to raise awareness of endometriosis

11 March, 2021

The CRH’s Professor Andrew Horne is focused on raising awareness of the condition endometriosis,…

International Women’s Day

10 March, 2021

On 8 March 2021, International Women’s Day was celebrated throughout the world.

‘Tackling the pain of endometriosis’

18 February, 2021

Research Insights event

CRH expands Associate members

16 February, 2021

CRH is delighted to have welcomed a number of new Associates over recent months.

Educational resources developed for the HOPE website are shared in West Lothian

28 January, 2021

West Lothian Council is actively raising awareness of endometriosis and promoting new educational…

The CRH fly the flag at Fertility 2021

19 January, 2021

Fertility 2021 – the joint conference of the Association of Reproductive & Clinical Scientists…

Dr Maybin contributes to gender health article

12 January, 2021

The CRH’s Dr Jackie Maybin contributed to this article on the gender health gap and how best to…

New associate member at the CRH

06 January, 2021

We wish a warm welcome to new associate member Dr Douglas Gibson.

Expert commentary on COVID-19 vaccine

08 December, 2020

Dr Stock gives expert commentary on why pregnant women (and women planning a pregnancy) will not be…

Space medicine and women’s health journey

25 November, 2020

Dr Varsha Jain appears in the magazine CLOAKROOM

Stress in pregnancy may influence baby brain development

24 November, 2020

Infants’ brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a…

It’s time to talk about periods

24 November, 2020

MRC Centre for Reproductive Health’s Professor Hilary Critchley and Dr Varsha Jain discuss…

Endometriosis: A life sentence for women

12 November, 2020

MRC Centre for Reproductive Health’s Professor Andrew Horne highlights the challenges of living…

Dr Jacqueline Maybin’s press commentary on irregular menstruation and whether it impacts health

05 October, 2020

MRC Centre for Reproductive Health’s Dr Jackie Maybin was approached by Science Media Centre and…

Pregnancy in the Time of COVID-19

01 October, 2020

BUSOG invited Dr Mike Rimmer, Clinical Research Training Fellow at MRC Centre for Reproductive…

Largest study into treatment for chronic pelvic pain

01 October, 2020

Professor Andrew Horne, researcher at MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, is leading the largest…

COVID-19 and Scotland: Reflections of an Academic Gynaecologist

16 September, 2020

The CRH's Dr Jackie Maybin offers a flavour of the problems encountered by her and colleagues…

Debunking the myths - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Q & A from the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health

10 September, 2020

Since the onset of the pandemic, there have been many questions and concerns visible on social…