Priscilla Presley has revealed she was deeply uneasy about her daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s whirlwind marriage to Michael Jackson.
Speaking on JAM Nation with Jonesy & Amanda on Tuesday, August 26, the 80-year-old admitted she “pretty much” said only two sentences to Jackson during the two years he was married to Lisa Marie.
“I knew enough about him, about Michael,” Priscilla explained. “He loved people in the business. He loved actors, he loved people that were famous. I was just really concerned because my daughter was famous and the daughter of the most famous man, really, in rock and roll.”
She added, “So I was very concerned about my daughter and his situation with her, and she knew it. She knew I wasn’t for it. But I had to back off.”
Lisa Marie, who tragically died in 2023 at age 54, wed Jackson in 1994 just 20 days after finalising her divorce from musician Danny Keough. The couple’s marriage lasted until 1996.
Over the years, Lisa Marie built a blended family, sharing two children with Keough, twin daughters with her fourth husband Michael Lockwood, and mourning the loss of her son Benjamin in 2020.
Meghan Markle schooled over ‘divorcing from Royal Family’
Meghan Markle is branded confused for trying to hold onto her Royal status.
The Duchess of Sussex, who is currently toy enjoying the success of her lifestyle show titled ‘With Love, Meghan,’ is accused of using her Royal ties to gain fame.
Royal author Ingrid Seward tells The Sun: “What she’s trying to do, I feel, is divorce herself from who she is for this particular show, and yet at the same time, she’s using who she is, because otherwise no one would be remotely interested in watching it, and Netflix wouldn’t have made it. She’s trying to have it both ways… and she can’t.”
This comes as Meghan admitted the importance of her presence on social media.
Meghan told Bloomberg Originals: “And I’m really intentional in using it as a platform to share joy and to have fun as well. So I get to play and explore – I play in public.”
“I waffle with some of my choices before I make them,” Meghan continued. “I’m generally very decisive, but social media is a great barometer for me, because putting out a video of myself, nine months pregnant, was a really big choice.
Police responded to a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday, where they said two children were killed and 17 people injured.
The suspected shooter of a group of Minneapolis Catholic school students at morning Mass Wednesday has been identified as Robert or Robin Westman, according to law enforcement sources.
He was carrying three firearms, according to authorities – a rifle, a pistol and a shotgun.
Court records show that a Minneapolis juvenile named Robert Westman had their name legally changed to Robin in 2019, and FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the shooter was born Robert and later identified as Robin.
An officer hugs a victim following reports of a shooting that targeted a Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, 2025. (KMSP)
Robin M. Westman was previously known as Robert Paul Westman, according to a court document filed by a mother named Mary Grace Westman.
“Minor child [redacted] identifies as a female and wants her name to reflect that identification,” she wrote at the time.
The name Mary Grace Westman also appeared on the school’s Facebook feed in 2021 – identified as the parish secretary ahead of her retirement party.
She could not immediately be reached for comment.
Disturbing videos posted by a person using the name Robin Westman were deleted from YouTube after the shooting, showing handwritten pages of a notebook, weapons with messages painted on them, and commentary from whoever filmed them.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara confirmed that police were “aware of a manifesto the shooter had timed to be released on YouTube.”
“[It] appeared to show him at the scene and included some disturbing writing,” the chief said.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sits on steps of the Annunciation Church’s school as police response to a reported mass shooting, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis.(Abbie Parr/AP Photo)
He added that all three firearms used in the attack had been purchased legally by Westman, who had no prior criminal record.\
Police were serving four search warrants – one at the crime scene and three more at residences in the Minneapolis metro area. Police seized addition guns from those residential locations, he siad.
The attack took place at Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday morning, but police have not identified any of the victims. They said two children were killed. Authorities said the shooter committed suicide after the act.
Community members embrace after a shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP)
Ten victims were taken to Hennepen Healthcare, which said it had received one adult and six children in critical condition and another adult and two more children with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Police said the attacker was a male dressed in black and carrying a black rifle.
The suspect’s relationship to the school is also unknown, and it has not been confirmed whether the suspect had any connection to any students or staff.
The Children’s Minnesota Hospital said six children are being treated after the shooting. The hospital would not share details about the patients out of respect for them and their loved ones.
An officer with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Aug. 27, 2025. (Ben Brewer/Reuters)
Police said 17 people were injured, including 14 children. Two of the 17 people injured are in critical condition.
President Donald Trump and other federal and state leaders have already remarked on the shooting. Trump confirmed that the FBI has launched an investigation, which FBI Director Patel later said would investigate the shooting as both a hate crime and terrorism.
“The FBI is investigating this shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics,” he announced in an X post.
Patel said two children died. They were 8 and 10 years old.
The Minneapolis Police Department shared a message from the city of Minneapolis confirming “there is no active threat to the community at this time,” and “the shooter is contained.”
Fox News’ Stephen Sorace, Kyle Schmidbauer and Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized COVID-19 vaccines for the fall — but only for high-risk groups.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy announced the FDA’s most recent actions on Wednesday in a post on X.
“I promised 4 things,” Kennedy wrote. “1. to end covid vaccine mandates; 2. to keep vaccines available to people who want them, especially the vulnerable; 3. to demand placebo-controlled trials from companies; 4. to end the emergency.”
“In a series of FDA actions today we accomplished all four goals.”
In the post, RFK stated that the FDA has issued “marketing authorization” for high-risk groups for the following vaccines: Moderna (6 months and older), Pfizer (5 years and older) and Novavax (12 and up).
“These vaccines are available for all patients who choose them after consulting with their doctors,” RFK wrote.
High-risk groups include older adults over 65 and those who are more likely to develop severe COVID illness.
On its website, the CDC lists conditions that may increase the risk of severe COVID, including asthma, cancer, heart conditions, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, mood disorders, obesity, Parkinson’s, and chronic disease of the lungs, liver or kidneys, among many others.
RFK also announced that the emergency use authorizations for COVID vaccines have been rescinded.
High-risk groups include older adults over 65 and those who are more likely to develop severe COVID illness. (iStock)
“The American people demanded science, safety, and common sense,” RFK went on. “This framework delivers all three.”
Before this change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recommended the vaccine for all Americans 6 months and older.
In May 2025, Kennedy announced that COVID-19 vaccines would be removed from the CDC’s routine immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
Instead of a universal recommendation, the CDC’s updated guidance calls for “shared clinical decision-making,” in which parents and doctors discuss the benefits and risks of vaccination for each individual case.
Before this change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recommended the vaccine for all Americans 6 months and older.(iStock)
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) still includes it in its annual immunization schedule, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
“It should be a conversation between the pediatrician, patient and parent, and should depend on the child’s health as well as the current state of COVID,” Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, previously told Fox News Digital.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
Keeley Hazell makes shocking claims about ‘Ted Lasso’ lead female character
Keeley Hazell has revealed she came close to landing a major role in Ted Lasso, a character that was directly inspired by her.
In her new memoir, Everyone’s Seen My Tits, the actress shared that the idea was first brought up by Jason Sudeikis, with whom she was previously linked romantically.
Hazell recalled meeting with Sudeikis to talk about “the part he had written for me” while he was developing what would eventually become the Apple TV+ hit series.
At the time, the project hadn’t been picked up, but the possibility of being a lead on television thrilled her. “The idea of me being a lead in a TV show was enough to make me wet my pants with excitement,” she wrote.
According to Hazell, Sudeikis discussed creating a role named “Keeley” for the show, mirroring her own name.
She auditioned several times for the part and, as she explained, “according to J, I was at the top of the list, but casting wanted to see another scene.”
For her final round, Sudeikis read with her directly.
In the end, however, she was told she would not be cast in the role. That part went instead to Juno Temple, who went on to play Keeley Jones throughout the series’ entire run beginning in 2020.
Hazell admitted the news left her devastated. “I felt like I’d been punched in the chest,” she wrote, adding, “Once I didn’t get cast as Keeley, I decided that acting could go f— itself.”
She eventually accepted a smaller role on Ted Lasso as Bex, appearing in several episodes. While her part was brief, she still encountered reminders of the character she almost played.
Hazell recalled a moment when she gave her name while ordering food and the server responded, “Oh, Keeley, like the character from Ted Lasso!” She admitted her look of horror was mistaken for confusion before the server asked if she had seen the show.
Reflecting on the experience, Hazell pointed out how the fictional Keeley Jones often joked about being “sort of famous for being almost famous,” a line that she felt hit particularly close to home.
Alessandro Galleni has been Genoa’s chief strategy officer since November 2022. The club has a glorious past — only Milan, Inter and Juventus have won more Serie A titles — but in the present, Genoa have to work hard to keep up with bigger, better-resourced clubs. Recruitment and budgeting are crucial.
Here, Galleni shares seven truths about how the transfer window works.
No. 1: Players aren’t commodities and there really is no such thing as a ‘market rate’
Plenty of factors go into determining a transfer fee: wages, length of contract, age, position, whether a club has a need to acquire a player or has a need to offload, what the budget is, and how far along the player is in his development. Galleni says there’s a premium for upside: an exceedingly athletic player might be able to improve technically and therefore be worth the investment. (The opposite — a very technically gifted player who becomes a better athlete — is far rarer.)
“Right up until age 23 or so, some players can improve physically, becoming stronger, fitter and quicker,” says Galleni. “Some mature faster than others, you have to figure out where they are on their development pathway.”
Beyond that, he cites Mateo Retegui, a player Genoa acquired from Argentina’s Boca Juniors for €12m in 2023-24, transferred to Atalanta for €22m plus €3m in bonuses a year later and has now moved to Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia for €60m, plus €7m in bonuses. It’s not as if Retegui, in the space of two seasons, has improved fivefold.
Retegui scored seven goals for Genoa — not a huge amount, but he was on a conservative side that didn’t necessarily provide the sort of service he needed. Atalanta realized he would be far more prolific in their system, which was more attacking and featured plenty of crosses. Genoa knew that Atalanta had some money to spend, so they held out for the best transfer fee they could get. Retegui went on to become the top scorer in Serie A, proved himself in the Champions League and then left for a huge transfer fee to Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League, where budgets are even higher.
In other words, the progression in the fees paid for his contract wasn’t just a function of his growth as a player, but the result of a range of other factors.
No. 2: Ideally, teams could deal with clubs directly when transferring players, but sometimes they are better off using intermediaries
Galleni says that within Italy, Genoa generally don’t use intermediaries, preferring to deal club-to-club. But the game is global and only the biggest clubs migiht have contacts or a scouting presence in every league or on every continent.
“We scout around the world, but we’re not going to know what each team needs or what players might be available from each club,” he said. “Somebody will call and suggest players to us who might be available. Or they’ll ask about our players on behalf of other clubs. Usually we deal with intermediaries who know one or two leagues well. In some markets where we’ve done a lot of business, we don’t necessarily need this. A lot depends on personal relationships: who you trust and who has the right connections in the right markets.
“If I have, say, a promising striker in my youth team who needs to go on loan to get first-team football I’m not going to know off the top of my head what clubs in, say, the Austrian top division or the French second division are looking for a forward. An intermediary will offer that service. Of course, these days, there are also online services that match clubs with players. It’s very much a global game.”
No. 3: Managers, by necessity, tend to think shorter term while clubs have to think medium and long term. You have to find a way for these goals to align
There’s also the reality that unless you’re at a very top club, your manager is unlikely to stick around for an extended period: if he does well, he’ll move to a bigger club and if he does poorly, he will be sacked. A club like Genoa aims to be competitive, but will necessarily look to bring in players they can develop and later shift at a profit to help cover their operating expenses.
The manager has to fit into that strategy, and the club emphasizes it has a profile of the sort of manager it wants. Not coincidentally he’s proud of the fact that Genoa ranked sixth among clubs in Europe’s Big Five leagues for first-team minutes played by Under 18s last season.
“We can’t afford to find talent where bigger clubs find it, or acquire established stars,” he said. “What we do is we offer players a chance to grow and a window in which to showcase their growth. And, of course, we complete the team with older professionals who set a good example, reflect our values and provide the cohesion we need.”
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No. 4: Managers have to decide the profile of the player they want, and then clubs have to give them a list of alternatives that fit the profile. You can’t fall in love with a specific player, and think that only he can do the job
Most have heard the story about how Jurgen Klopp wanted to sign Julian Brandt, but the club pushed for Mohamed Salah, and the rest, as they say, is history. Coaches have to have an idea of how they want to play and the qualities the players need to have in their system, but it’s critical they understand that players are fungible: If one target is out of reach financially, you move to the next who fits the profile.
“A coach can’t start with an individual they want, it has to be with a profile and the reality is that there will be many players who fit that profile,” says Galleni. “Within that profile, there is a cluster of alternatives and you find the one that’s right for you.”
And, of course, it can’t be up to the coach to choose the players: that’s the job of the director of football (at Genoa, it’s Marco Ottolini) and the scouting department.
No. 5: Developing players and designing the right pathways for them is critical to a club’s success
Investing in players — both those from your academy and those you sign — who develop at your club will cost you less and will end up either contributing to your first team or leaving for another club (and garnering a transfer fee). It’s a big part of the reason why Genoa have invested in a newly opened youth complex (Badia di Sant’Andrea) to help attract and retain younger players. It’s not just about spotting upside, either — it’s about having a plan for how you’re going to develop that upside.
“We had a very promising defender named Honest Ahanor last season,” he said. “He was with the first team in preseason, and trained with them all year while playing mostly for the youth team. He made most of his first-team appearances in the last month of the season, but showed enough for us to transfer him to Atalanta this summer for a fee that could rise to €20 million.
“Now, we could have left him in the youth side, or we could have pushed him into the first team straight away. But we believe our plan allowed him to adapt to playing against grown men — he was 16 when he started — and grow gradually.”
“That’s an internal example, but I can also cite Sebastian Otoa, a player we signed as a 20-year-old from AaB in Denmark in January,” Galleni added. “He didn’t play a single minute until April and only made three first-team appearances. We gave him a period of adaptation, and we expect him to be ready to contribute this year.”
Finding potential upside isn’t just about youngsters. It’s also about identifying players who have struggled elsewhere — whether through injury, or other reasons — and helping them relaunch their career. That too requires a pathway.
No. 6: Data is important in recruitment, as is live scouting and learning about players on and off the pitch. You want to be data-advised rather than data-driven, but it’s essential that any newcomer fits the DNA of the club
Galleni is emphatic about this. Genoa have more than 28,000 season-ticket holders and a fan base that is hugely committed and demands commitment from its players.
“Intensity and a fighting attitude is in our club’s DNA and it’s just as important to us as talent and professionalism,” he said. “There are other clubs who maybe have less passionate fans or fewer fans or where the city is more relaxed and certain types of players are more suited to that environment. If a player is going to be rattled by our fans, if he’s going to respond negatively to criticism, this is not the right place for him. You feel the pressure here the moment you step on the pitch and some young players, however talented they may be, might not be ready for it.
“One of the best examples is one of our captains, Johan Vazquez, who has also captained Mexico. He’s a leader and a warrior on the pitch, and he fit us perfectly from the moment he arrived.”
No. 7: You can look for players in traditional ‘hotbeds’ — areas that have produced many successful players — but that means greater competition. You can also look for players in other markets, where fewer competitors are looking, but you have to get the balance right
“We’ve found that the Nordic markets, especially Danish and Norwegian, fit our DNA,” Galleni says. “And, of course, the more we operate in those markets the more we get to know them and the more they get to know us.”
From Morten Frendrup to Mikael Ellertsson to Morten Thorsby, Genoa appear to have a pipeline to Scandinavia, and it works for them. You have to stay open-minded, but there’s nothing wrong with going back to what you know.
Pfizer’s Covid vaccine Comirnaty, seen at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, Sept. 14, 2023.
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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the latest round of Covid vaccines in the U.S., but set new limits on who can get them.
The agency ended its broader authorization of the shots, only clearing them for people at higher risk of severe illness. That includes those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk.
The move could complicate access to the shots for millions of Americans, and raises questions about whether insurance plans will still cover them for healthy adults.
“The emergency use authorizations for Covid vaccines, once used to justify broad mandates on the general public during the Biden administration, are now rescinded,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a post on X.
“The American people demanded science, safety, and common sense,” he said. “This framework delivers all three.”
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It follows several efforts by Kennedy, a prominent vaccine skeptic, to change immunizations in the U.S. The new limited authorizations are a break from U.S. vaccine policy in previous years, which recommended an annual Covid shot for all Americans 6 months and up.
A key panel of vaccine advisors to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must vote to recommend the Covid shots. But Kennedy earlier this year gutted that panel and named new members, some of whom are widely known vaccine critics.
In the post, Kennedy said the shots are available for all patients who choose them after consulting with their doctors. But it’s unclear how easily patients without high-risk factors will be able to get a Covid vaccine.
Kennedy said the FDA has authorized Moderna‘s shot for those 6 months and up, Pfizer‘s vaccine for people ages 5 and up, and Novavax‘s jab for those ages 12 and up, but only for those specifically at higher risk of getting severely sick from the virus.
Adults ages 65 and up are at higher risk of severe Covid, and so are younger adults who are immunocompromised or have underlying medical conditions such as cancer, obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and heart diseases, according to the CDC‘s website.
The end of the so-called emergency use authorizations means that Pfizer’s shot is no longer cleared for children ages 6 months to 4 years. It comes after Pfizer in August said it has requested that the FDA keep that authorization in place for the upcoming fall and winter season.
In a release, Pfizer confirmed that the FDA had cleared its updated Covid shot for use in adults 65 and above and those ages five through 64 with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe illness. The company will begin shipping the shot immediately, and it will be available in pharmacies, hospitals and clinics nationwide “in the coming days.”
In a separate release, Moderna also confirmed that its updated Covid shot is approved for those 65 and up and people 6 months through 64 years of age who are at higher risk of severe illness. The company added that its new, next-generation Covid vaccine is approved for older adults and high-risk patients ages 12 through 64. Moderna said it expects the shots to be available in the coming days.
Shares of Pfizer and Moderna were trading slightly higher Wednesday afternoon, while Novavax shares dipped.
In May, the CDC dropped the recommendation that pregnant women and healthy children receive Covid shots. But the American Academy of Pediatrics diverged from the agency earlier this month, recommending Covid shots for children between 6 months and 2 years old.
In a statement on Wednesday, Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, called the FDA’s more limited approval “deeply troubling.” She said respiratory illnesses like Covid can be “especially risky for infants and toddlers, whose airways and lungs are small and still developing.”
“Any parent who wants their child vaccinated should have access to this vaccine,” she said. “Today’s unprecedented action from HHS not only prevents this option for many families, but adds further confusion and stress for parents trying to make the best choices for their children.”
She said the AAP urges the administration to “allow these choices to remain with medical experts and families.”
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also advised pregnant women to get the Covid vaccine to protect themselves and their infants, who cannot be immunized until they are 6 months old.
YouTube TV subscribers could be set to lose access to content from media company Fox, including college football, unless the sides strike a new carriage deal.
With the current agreement between the sides nearing a renewal deadline, YouTube TV could pull Fox sports, business and news channels from its platform by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
In a blog post, Google-owned YouTube said Fox was “asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive.” The company added that it hoped to reach a deal that’s “fair for both sides” without “passing on additional costs to our subscribers.”
If Fox content becomes unavailable on YouTube TV “for an extended period of time,” YouTube also noted it would provide members with a $10 credit. YouTube TV’s base plan, which currently boasts access to over 100 live channels, costs $82.99 a month.
A spokesperson for Google did not have any additional comments when reached Wednesday by The Associated Press.
Fox said Wednesday that it was “disappointed that Google continually exploits its outsized influence by proposing terms that are out of step with the marketplace.” The broadcast giant added that it remained committed to reaching an agreement, but was alerting viewers that they could potentially lose access to Fox programming on YouTube TV “unless Google engages in a meaningful way soon.”
Fox directed subscribers to keepfox.com — a site noting that, in addition to Fox Sports, Business and News, YouTube TV may no longer carry FS1 and the Big Ten Network, which is majority-owned by Fox, if a deal isn’t reached.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has also chimed in on the dispute, urging Google to “get a deal done” in a social media post on Tuesday.
“Google removing Fox channels from YouTube TV would be a terrible outcome,” Carr wrote on X. “Millions of Americans are relying on YouTube to resolve this dispute so they can keep watching the news and sports they want — including this week’s Big Game: Texas @ Ohio State.”
Contractual disputes over carriage fees — the money that streaming, cable and satellite TV providers pay for platforms to carry their content — are common between TV networks and carriers like YouTube. Negotiations often go down to the wire and sometimes lead carriers to remove a broadcaster from their lineup if the sides fail to reach agreement. Channels are typically restored once a new carriage deal is struck.
In February, for example, YouTube TV clashed with Paramount Global over the terms of carrying the entertainment and media company’s content (Paramount Skydance owns CBS News.) The companies reached a deal in February.
YouTube TV is the largest streaming provider as measured by total time watched, according to Nielsen.
Travis Kelce also revealed his favourite track from Taylor Swift’s upcoming album ‘Life of a Showgirl’
Taylor Swift definitely dropped some exciting Easter eggs during her New Heights debut, confirms her fiancé Travis Kelce.
On the latest episode of his hit sports podcast with brother Jason, the NFL star confirmed that his pop megastar fiancée slipped in “a few Easter eggs” during her recent appearance on the show.
“I know Tay walked away absolutely ecstatic and excited and happy that she came on here and had her first podcast experience with me and you, man,” Travis told Jason during the August 27 episode. “She walked away, like, flying around… obviously dropping a few Easter eggs and seeing if anyone caught on.”
Among some of the theories proposed by eagle-eyed Swifties are a possible Super Bowl halftime show performance and a potential sister album accompanying Swift’s upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
Speaking of which, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end also shared just how much he’s been enjoying listening to Showgirl, out October 3.
“I know she mentioned that it’s gonna be a lot more pop beats, but it’s just still so poetic in her melodies and her references,” he explained. “It’s just so much fun to listen to, man. I’ve been dancing all throughout the house.”
Pressed to pick a favourite track, Travis named song No. 3, “Opalite.”
“Every time it comes on, I always catch myself [dancing],” he admitted.
Dr. Ambreen advises women in their 30s delaying pregnancy to consider an AMH test, a simple blood test revealing ovarian reserve and egg health. This test helps assess future conception chances, especially with family history, irregular periods, or IVF plans.
Are you a woman in your 30s who has decided to delay pregnancy for a few more years? According to health experts, this is the right time to think about your fertility. Dr. Ambreen, an obstetrician-gynaecologist based in Mumbai, with 10 years of experience, has now emphasized taking one important test that can help women understand their chances of conception in the future. Take a look. Take the AMH test
All women who are in their 30s or above, and planning to delay pregnancy, should consider taking the AMH test. “She is 30 years old…she doesn’t want to get pregnant now! Get an AMH test done; plan your options for tomorrow today,” Dr. Ambreen said, in a video shared on Instagram. What is an AMH test The AMH or Anti-Müllerian Hormone test measures the levels of anti-mullerian hormone in a woman’s body. Consider this test a sneak peek at your reproductive health. This test helps to find out the ovarian reserve, also known as the egg pool. It will give an idea of your egg count and health. Don’t be scared by the name; it’s a rather simple blood test, which can tell you how much time is roughly left for you to get a successful pregnancy.
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Should you take this test
The gynaec also explained who should take the test. They include: • Women aged 30 or older: If you are planning to conceive a baby later.• Family history: Early menopause or low ovarian reserve/egg pool.• Irregular periods, ovarian surgery history, chemo/radiation, and endometriosis.• If you are planning to freeze your eggs or conceive through IVF.Here are some things you should know about taking the AMH test. • It is a simple blood test. This test requires no fasting and can be done on any day of the cycle• Prior to the test, report your age, and get an ultrasound (AFC). Don’t base your decision on the number alone.AMH test results
If the test results show lower AMH levels, it means you have fewer eggs and a lower ovarian reserve. According to Dr. Ambreen, in such circumstances, it is best to discuss the options, such as natural conceiving, IVF, or egg freezing, with your doctor immediately. If the test results come back with high AMH levels, it could mean some conditions, such as PCOS. “[If you have PCOS] there may be more eggs, but quality is not guaranteed; there is a lot of risk in this,” the gynaec added. She also debunked some myths surrounding the AMH test and noted that it is not a form of birth control and it does not guarantee a pregnancy. The doctor added that though lifestyle changes such as better sleep, weight management, and quitting smoking may help, it cannot increase the ovarian reserve.Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. If you are concerned about your fertility options, seek the guidance from a licensed health professional.
