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Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term.

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Endometriosis increases the risk of cardiovascular events.

18 Oct 2024

California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

This year, Gov. Gavin Newsom affirmed abortion access, calling California "a proud reproductive freedom state" and criticizing Republicans across the country for trying to take away families' rights.

18 Oct 2024

Immunotherapy sets new standard for Hodgkin lymphoma care

A treatment that rallies the immune system to destroy cancer raised the survival rate for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma patients to a remarkable 92 percent, suggesting a new standard therapy for the disease.

16 Oct 2024

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Researchers identify distinct gut microbiome metabolites in women with endometriosis, offering potential for non-invasive diagnosis and new therapies.

14 Oct 2024

Promising stool test and therapy on the horizon for endometriosis

Promising findings by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions could lead to the development of a non-invasive stool test and a new therapy for endometriosis, a painful condition that affects nearly 200 million women worldwide.

12 Oct 2024

Understanding the impact of sperm DNA damage on IVF pregnancy risks

For the first time, researchers have linked specific frequent defects in sperm to risk of pregnancy complications and negative impacts on the health of the baby.

12 Oct 2024

Study reveals diverse lengths of luteal phases in healthy women

The current expectation is that every ovulatory menstrual cycle will have a luteal phase (the time from egg released until the next flow) that lasts approximately 14 days.

7 Oct 2024

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Research uncovers the critical role of carnitine transporters in maintaining fertility by regulating energy metabolism and protecting reproductive cells from oxidative stress. It suggests new pathways for treating infertility through carnitine supplementation and targeted therapies.

6 Oct 2024

Antioxidant-rich diet could help lower risk of infertility in women, new study suggests

The study reveals that increased antioxidant consumption may protect against infertility in women, addressing oxidative stress in reproductive disorders.

3 Oct 2024

NIH funds study to explore infertility and health issues among Hispanic women of Mexican heritage

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences and the Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública in Mexico are using a $2.2 million National Institutes of Health grant to explore the link between infertility and long-term health issues among Hispanic women of Mexican heritage.

1 Oct 2024

Vitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertility

Research finds that higher serum vitamin B12 levels are associated with improved testosterone concentrations in men with infertility, but no impact on other reproductive hormones.

30 Sep 2024

Research reveals 36% higher heart defect risk in IVF babies

The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived after assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to results of a very large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Friday).

26 Sep 2024

Gut bacteria influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the balance of bacteria in the gut can influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice.

26 Sep 2024

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental risks in offspring

Pregnant women who do not get enough sleep may be at higher risk of having children with neurodevelopmental delays, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

26 Sep 2024

Targeted therapy improves pregnancy outcomes

Amongst women who experience recurrent pregnancy loss, around 20% test positive for a specific antibody that targets the mother's own body. A Kobe University-led research team now found a treatment that drastically increases these women's chances of carrying to full-term without complications.

26 Sep 2024

Newly discovered mechanism could revolutionize infertility care by promoting embryo implantation

A team from Kumamoto University has uncovered a new mechanism that could revolutionize infertility care by promoting embryo implantation.

18 Sep 2024

NIH funds study on environmental impact on male fertility

A grant from the National Institutes of Health will support ongoing research at Wayne State University investigating the consequences environmental factors may have on fertility in males.

18 Sep 2024

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

17 Sep 2024

New study offers hope for extending ovarian healthspan and function

A woman's ovaries are like a factory where eggs grow and produce hormones that regulate everything from menstruation and pregnancy to bone density and mood.

17 Sep 2024

Ketogenic diet restores menstrual cycles and boosts fertility in women with PCOS

A ketogenic diet restored menstrual cycles in all women with PCOS in a study, with over half of those desiring pregnancy achieving it. The diet could be a promising approach to enhance fertility.

15 Sep 2024

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Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

Immunotherapy sets new standard for Hodgkin lymphoma care

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Promising stool test and therapy on the horizon for endometriosis

Understanding the impact of sperm DNA damage on IVF pregnancy risks

Study reveals diverse lengths of luteal phases in healthy women

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Antioxidant-rich diet could help lower risk of infertility in women, new study suggests

NIH funds study to explore infertility and health issues among Hispanic women of Mexican heritage

Vitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertility

Research reveals 36% higher heart defect risk in IVF babies

Gut bacteria influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental risks in offspring

Targeted therapy improves pregnancy outcomes

Newly discovered mechanism could revolutionize infertility care by promoting embryo implantation

NIH funds study on environmental impact on male fertility

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

New study offers hope for extending ovarian healthspan and function

Ketogenic diet restores menstrual cycles and boosts fertility in women with PCOS

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