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Abortion pills in Japan may require a partner’s signature

National / Science & Health May 20, 2022

Abortion pills in Japan may require a partner’s signature

Japan’s anticipated approval of medical abortion pills may come with a hurdle, requiring women to get approval from their partners before doctors will give them the drugs.

Elon Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger — but not just at him

National May 9, 2022

Elon Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger — but not just at him

by Elaine Lies

The flood of sarcasm and anger on Twitter was also directed at the Japanese government, which many said did little to address the issue.

Women in Japanese technical intern program face pregnancy trap

National / Social Issues | FOCUS Apr 26, 2022

Women in Japanese technical intern program face pregnancy trap

by Tomohiro Osaki

Activists say the controversial work program has seen vulnerable workers face pressure to terminate pregnancies or quit work.

Shionogi to recommend pregnant women not use oral COVID drug

National Apr 13, 2022

Shionogi to recommend pregnant women not use oral COVID drug

Shionogi has filed for conditional early approval to skip the final stage of clinical trials once a certain level of efficacy and safety has been confirmed.

In rare use of rights, Sri Lankan trainee in Japan takes maternity leave and gives birth

National Apr 1, 2022

In rare use of rights, Sri Lankan trainee in Japan takes maternity leave and gives birth

The case highlights the difficulties trainees face in having children in Japan.

Japan, in need of more babies, is helping pay for costly IVF

National Apr 1, 2022

Japan, in need of more babies, is helping pay for costly IVF

by Lily Nonomiya, Marika Katanuma and Yuko Takeo

As part of a new policy, public health insurance will reimburse 70% of the costs of advanced fertility treatments.

Emotional support lacking for Japan women undergoing infertility treatment

National / Science & Health | FOCUS Mar 27, 2022

Emotional support lacking for Japan women undergoing infertility treatment

by Satoe Matsumoto

Women who seek medical help to overcome infertility issues are finding it difficult to access related mental health support, adding increased angst to an emotionally trying process.

Japan to strengthen fertility treatment consultation system

National Mar 16, 2022

Japan to strengthen fertility treatment consultation system

Japan will strengthen its consultation system for fertility treatment as its public health insurance program starts covering such treatment in April.

Japan group seeks launch of public body on reproductive medicine

National Feb 18, 2022

Japan group seeks launch of public body on reproductive medicine

Ten areas of functions would be performed by the envisioned public institution, including managing egg or sperm donors' information, and work on the rights of donor-conceived children.

Japanese government stays silent on legality of confidential births

National Feb 11, 2022

Japanese government stays silent on legality of confidential births

Jikei Hospital in Kumamoto has asked whether submitting a birth notification without the mother's name would violate the Penal Code.

Japan panel proposes fertility treatment insurance coverage

National Feb 9, 2022

Japan panel proposes fertility treatment insurance coverage

The council's proposal includes fee changes to facilitate the resolution of problems highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis and promote cooperation among medical institutions.

In Japan first, Kumamoto baby's birth to be reported without mother's name

National Feb 4, 2022

In Japan first, Kumamoto baby's birth to be reported without mother's name

The woman, who had been unable to tell her family about her pregnancy, gave birth under a confidentiality agreement.

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