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Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

A study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals multiple associations between the presence of phenol biomarkers and altered thyroid hormone measurements among women seeking fertility care.

26 Jun 2023

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma may face declining fertility at a younger age, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

26 Jun 2023

Elective oocyte cryopreservation may be a promising option for women who want to delay parenthood

More than 40% of women who chose to freeze their eggs in their 30s were able to have babies later in life when they returned to the fertility clinic, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).

26 Jun 2023

New study warns of dangers of gene editing in human embryos

Scientists have discovered that the cells of early human embryos are often unable to repair damage to their DNA.

26 Jun 2023

Malpractice lawsuits over denied abortion care may be on the horizon

A year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many physicians and hospitals in the states that have restricted abortion reportedly are refusing to end the pregnancies of women facing health-threatening complications out of fear they might face criminal prosecution or loss of their medical license.

23 Jun 2023

Study: Fertility in England and Wales hits record low for women of all education groups

Fertility in England and Wales fell to its lowest recorded level between 2010-20 - for women across all educational groups - according to a new study published today in Population Studies from John Ermisch Emeritus Professor from Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science.

22 Jun 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 vaccination and changes in ovarian reserve?

Researchers explored the difference in female ovarian reserve before and after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

22 Jun 2023

Study: Pupils in the UK may leave school without vital knowledge of sexual and reproductive health

Pupils in the UK are not learning about potentially life-changing issues such as endometriosis, infertility, and miscarriage, according to a new study of curricula in science and in relationships and sex education.

21 Jun 2023

Study: Around 20% of women likely to get pregnant naturally after having a baby conceived with IVF

Around 20% of women who needed fertility treatment, such as IVF, to conceive their first child are likely to get pregnant naturally in the future, finds a new UCL study.

20 Jun 2023

New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

A new measurement tool helps analyze the survival rate of children with cancer, but also the quality of survival.

20 Jun 2023

Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

Prenatal exposure to chemicals called phthalates, which are used in hundreds of products, may lead to hormonal changes in females that could affect their future fertility, suggests a study in mice being presented Thursday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

15 Jun 2023

Researchers create a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men

In a recent study, researchers created a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men that could change the treatment of male infertility and assisted reproductive technology.

14 Jun 2023

An analysis of the differential effect and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on semen quality

Study analyzed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on semen quality.

14 Jun 2023

Single dose of anti-Müllerian hormone gene therapy can induce long-term contraception in domestic cats

Currently there are no contraceptives capable of producing permanent sterilization in companion animals. Spaying, the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus, is the most widely used strategy to control unwanted reproduction in female cats.

6 Jun 2023

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

The association of COVID-19 vaccination with menstrual cycle abnormalities.

6 Jun 2023

A novel assessment of the loss of life expectancy caused by COVID-19 between 2019 and 2020

Researchers compared the expected and actual changes in life expectancy from 2019 to 2020.

5 Jun 2023

Research on the first-ever human pangenome reference helps better understand chromosome biology

Researchers from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have made a foundational discovery about chromosome biology through their work on the first-ever human pangenome reference.

2 Jun 2023

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Researchers evaluated the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

The influence of obesity on male fertility is still under debate. In the present investigation, researchers scrutinized semen samples from both obese individuals and those of normal weight. The aim was to explore the relationship between obesity, the length of sperm telomeres, levels of mRNA associated with autophagy, and diverse semen characteristics.

29 May 2023

Artificial intelligence in sperm selection for assisted reproduction

Researchers summarize available evidence on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in sperm selection.

29 May 2023

Fertility News and Research

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Elective oocyte cryopreservation may be a promising option for women who want to delay parenthood

New study warns of dangers of gene editing in human embryos

Malpractice lawsuits over denied abortion care may be on the horizon

Study: Fertility in England and Wales hits record low for women of all education groups

Is there an association between COVID-19 vaccination and changes in ovarian reserve?

Study: Pupils in the UK may leave school without vital knowledge of sexual and reproductive health

Study: Around 20% of women likely to get pregnant naturally after having a baby conceived with IVF

New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

Study offers a new perspective on the reproductive toxicity of phthalates

Researchers create a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men

An analysis of the differential effect and the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on semen quality

Single dose of anti-Müllerian hormone gene therapy can induce long-term contraception in domestic cats

Does COVID-19 vaccination affect the menstrual cycle?

A novel assessment of the loss of life expectancy caused by COVID-19 between 2019 and 2020

Research on the first-ever human pangenome reference helps better understand chromosome biology

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

Artificial intelligence in sperm selection for assisted reproduction

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