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Researchers investigate infertility trends in the United States from 1995 to 2019

In a new study, researchers estimated the changes in infertility in the United States (US) from 1995 to 2019.

16 Jun 2022

Study: Uterine transplantation is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility

Transplanting a uterus is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking.

14 Jun 2022

Analysis of a woman's genome can help predict miscarriage risk and IVF failure

A woman's risk of suffering one of the most common types of miscarriages can be predicted based on a specialized analysis of her genome, according to a Rutgers study.

14 Jun 2022

Active testosterone therapy for transgender men may worsen IVF outcomes, mouse study suggests

Active testosterone therapy for transgender men may negatively impact IVF outcomes, suggests a mouse study being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Suppressed ovarian follicle development in obese women may underlie reduced fertility

Women with obesity, even those with regular menstrual cycles, have suppressed ovarian follicle development and reduced production of reproductive hormones, which may underlie reduced fertility, according to a new study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Women with PCOS more likely to be diagnosed with additional medical conditions, study shows

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age.

8 Jun 2022

Simple diagnostic procedure and treatment could be life-changing for women struggling with infertility

A simple diagnostic procedure, followed by an interventional radiology treatment known as fallopian tube recanalization, could allow a high percentage of women struggling with infertility from blocked fallopian tubes to conceive with less involved or, in some cases, no further invasive fertility procedures, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting.

8 Jun 2022

Study finds long-term tea drinking significantly increased sperm concentration

In a recent study published in Chemosphere, researchers investigated the association of tea intake with semen quality.

8 Jun 2022

Marine organism compounds may have potential to help human fertility

Zinc-filled oysters are often linked to improved libido and sexual activity, and now scientists at Flinders University are calling for more serious investigations into how marine organism compounds can help human fertility.

3 Jun 2022

Penn biologists show evidence of a two-sided genomic arms race involving repetitive DNA

Biological arms races are commonplace in nature. Cheetahs, for example, have evolved a sleek body form that lends itself to rapid running, enabling them to feast upon similarly speedy gazelles, the fastest of which may evade predation.

27 May 2022

Women who have twins are not exceptionally fertile, study says

Are women who have twins more fertile? According to a detailed analysis of more than 100,000 births to women born between 1700 and 1899, published on 24 May 2022 in Nature Communications, involving a CNRS researcher, the answer is no.

27 May 2022

Egg freezing technology empowers women with improved reproductive autonomy, study shows

The largest U.S. report of elective fertility preservation outcomes to date found that 70 percent of women who froze eggs when they were younger than 38—and thawed at least 20 eggs at a later date—had a baby.

26 May 2022

Common type 2 diabetes medication could be the key to improving fertility in women with obesity

Researchers may have found a solution to improving fertility in women with obesity, following a successful trial in mice using diabetes medication to reduce blood glucose levels.

26 May 2022

Lowering blood glucose levels could improve fertility in females with obesity

Reproductive hormone levels in females with obesity may be partially restored by lowering blood glucose levels, leading to improved fertility, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology.

25 May 2022

New study counters claims that COVID-19 vaccines reduce fertility and affect fetal growth

New experiments conducted in mice add to mounting evidence in opposition to a popular claim that COVID-19 vaccination during early pregnancy may cause birth defects or fetal growth problems.

24 May 2022

Detailed analysis shows women who have twins are not more fertile

Are women who have twins more fertile? While previous studies concluded they are, a detailed analysis of more than 100,000 births from pre-industrial Europe by an international team of scientists shows they are not.

24 May 2022

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

24 May 2022

European Society of Endocrinology and its partner societies launch the first European Hormone Day

Hormones are crucial to prevent, treat, and manage many of the world's most common diseases. They are important to good human health and wellbeing.

23 May 2022

Sustained weight loss can help improve semen quality in men with obesity

Men all over the world are suffering from deteriorating semen quality – often referred to as an outright fertility crisis.

23 May 2022

High-tech’s business model hasn’t worked for the cue covid test

"I've got this," coos Gal Gadot in Cue Health's Super Bowl TV commercial. Cue hired the "Wonder Woman" actress to be the voice of the company's new high-tech covid-19 testing device.

20 May 2022

Fertility News and Research

Researchers investigate infertility trends in the United States from 1995 to 2019

Study: Uterine transplantation is an effective, safe method to remedy infertility

Analysis of a woman's genome can help predict miscarriage risk and IVF failure

Active testosterone therapy for transgender men may worsen IVF outcomes, mouse study suggests

Suppressed ovarian follicle development in obese women may underlie reduced fertility

Women with PCOS more likely to be diagnosed with additional medical conditions, study shows

Simple diagnostic procedure and treatment could be life-changing for women struggling with infertility

Study finds long-term tea drinking significantly increased sperm concentration

Marine organism compounds may have potential to help human fertility

Penn biologists show evidence of a two-sided genomic arms race involving repetitive DNA

Women who have twins are not exceptionally fertile, study says

Egg freezing technology empowers women with improved reproductive autonomy, study shows

Common type 2 diabetes medication could be the key to improving fertility in women with obesity

Lowering blood glucose levels could improve fertility in females with obesity

New study counters claims that COVID-19 vaccines reduce fertility and affect fetal growth

Detailed analysis shows women who have twins are not more fertile

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

European Society of Endocrinology and its partner societies launch the first European Hormone Day

Sustained weight loss can help improve semen quality in men with obesity

High-tech’s business model hasn’t worked for the cue covid test

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