Male pregnancy
Male Pregnancy
Male pregnancy (/meɪl 'prɛgnənsi/) is a term used in the field of reproductive biology to describe the incubation of one or more embryos or fetuses by organisms of the male sex. The term is most often used in reference to male mammals carrying the offspring to term within their bodies as a natural biological process. However, it is also used to refer to biological males who have undergone gestational surrogacy, or to trans men who have become pregnant through fertility treatments.
Etymology
The term "male pregnancy" is derived from the English words "male" (/meɪl/), meaning a man or boy, and "pregnancy" (/ˈprɛgnənsi/), which refers to the condition or period of being pregnant. The concept of male pregnancy has been imagined and attempted through history, but it is only in recent years that medical advancements have made it a practical reality for some species, including humans.
Related Terms
- Gestational Surrogacy: A process in which a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple. This woman, the surrogate, may be the child's genetic mother (called traditional surrogacy), or she may be genetically unrelated to the child (called gestational surrogacy).
- Fertility Treatments: Medical procedures that augment or restore the ability to produce offspring. These treatments can be used by individuals or couples experiencing fertility issues, or by individuals or couples who wish to become parents but are unable to do so through traditional means.
- Reproductive Biology: A field of biology that studies the systems, organs, and processes necessary for reproduction in humans and animals. It encompasses areas such as reproductive system development, sexual differentiation, and reproductive technology.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Male pregnancy
- Wikipedia's article - Male pregnancy
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