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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.

Is there any impact of COVID-19 vaccines on the fertility of men and women of reproductive age?

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines on human fertility.

19 Sep 2022

BU researcher awarded $7.2 million grant to develop mAb-based contraceptive products

Deborah Jean Anderson, PhD, professor of medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, has received a four-year, $7.2 million grant from the NIH's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development renewing support for a Contraceptive Research Center at BUSM to further her research to develop innovative monoclonal antibody (mAb)-based contraceptive and multipurpose prevention technology (MPT) products.

15 Sep 2022

Oral anticoagulant drug may be safe, effective in preventing blood clots after urologic cancer surgery

The oral anticoagulant drug apixaban may offer a safer, more effective alternative to standard home heparin injections for patients taking extended prophylaxis (EP) to prevent blood-clot-related complications after surgery, reports a study in The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

12 Sep 2022

Neoadjuvant NHAs followed by surgery can improve key outcomes in high-risk prostate cancer patients

For high-risk patients with prostate cancer, treatment with novel hormonal agents (NHAs) followed by surgery can reduce the risk of recurrent and progressive cancer, compared to initial treatment with surgery, suggests a study in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

12 Sep 2022

Duke researchers identify chlamydia’s stealthy cloaking device

Chlamydia, the leading cause of sexually transmitted bacterial infections, evades detection and elimination inside human cells by use of a cloaking device. But Duke University researchers have grasped the hem of that invisibility cloak and now hope they can pull it apart.

9 Sep 2022

Children of women with gestational diabetes and obesity more likely to develop ADHD

Children of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to those whose mothers did not have obesity, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Sep 2022

Newly discovered protein could help to improve fertility treatments

Scientists have discovered a new protein which helps sperm fuse to an egg and is fundamental for human fertilization.

8 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection impact fertility in men?

In a recent review published in the journal Endocrines, researchers summarized existing literature findings on the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on the male reproductive system and fertility.

7 Sep 2022

Neonatal ketone body plays key role in primordial follicle pool formation and regulates ovarian aging

Premature ovarian aging (POA) refers to an early decline in ovarian function; it is the main cause of infertility in elder women and is characterized by a markedly reduced ovarian reservoir.

5 Sep 2022

GnRH therapy could improve cognitive deficits in men with Down syndrome

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) therapy improves cognitive function in Down syndrome (DS) mouse models and male patients with DS, according to a new study.

1 Sep 2022

Researchers create first mouse model carrying a disease-associated mitochondrial mutation

Studying the role of mitochondria—the specialized structures within cells responsible for energy production—in metabolic diseases has been difficult because of a lack of animal models with the necessary mitochondrial mutations to observe these tiny organelles.

30 Aug 2022

Costly Chemicals; The Health and Economic Impact of 'Forever Chemicals'

With PFAS being commonly found in households worldwide, what are the health and economic impacts of these forever chemicals? In this interview, we speak to Dr. Linda Kahn to find out more!

15 Aug 2022

Men exposed to industrial air pollution exhibit sperm mitochondrial DNA deletions

Researchers compare the length spectra of sperm mitochondrial DNA deletions in two seasons with varied air pollution levels.

14 Aug 2022

What is the impact of COVID-19 on male reproductive health?

In a recent study, researchers assessed male reproductive health three months after COVID-19 infection.

12 Aug 2022

Study aims to understand how female fertility is established at the molecular level

Fertility is finite for mammalian females. From birth, females possess a limited number of primordial follicles, collectively called the ovarian reserve. Within each follicle is an oocyte that eventually becomes an egg. But with age, the follicles in the ovarian reserve decrease.

11 Aug 2022

How does COVID-19 affect sexual and bladder functions in men?

Researchers discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the urogenital health of males.

1 Aug 2022

People with unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease

People with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy sleep behaviors could develop fatty liver disease, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

28 Jul 2022

PFAS exposure harms people's health and undermines America's economy

Daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to cancer, thyroid disease, and childhood obesity, a new study shows.

26 Jul 2022

Women a history of endometriosis may have greater stroke risk

A large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without the chronic inflammatory condition, according to new research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed flagship journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

21 Jul 2022

Reduced desire for pregnancy during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a reduction in plans to become pregnant.

17 Jul 2022