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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.

Bisphenol A's effects are much worse than previously thought, experts say

The Endocrine Society joined a coalition of physicians, scientists and public health and environmental organizations to send a formal petition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), calling on the agency to rescind its approvals for bisphenol A (BPA) in adhesives and coatings and set strict limits on its use in plastics that contact food.

28 Jan 2022

Study highlights the risk of kidney disease and obesity in people with type 1 diabetes

People with type 1 diabetes should be screened regularly for obesity and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27 Jan 2022

Cancer-causing chemical inside the car cannot be dusted or wiped way, research says

It is unlikely that a cancer-causing chemical inside your car can be dusted or wiped way, according to new UC Riverside research.

27 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccination does not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization

Vaccination against COVID-19 did not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study has found.

27 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccine does not lead to infertility in either men or women

In a recent prospective cohort study accepted to the American Journal of Epidemiology, researchers observed links between female and male coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and fecundability or the per-cycle likelihood of conception in North American couples seeking to conceive.

26 Jan 2022

Common cystic fibrosis drugs work by directly aiding the protein folding process, study shows

Protein misfolding is a likely culprit in many degenerative disorders. Cystic fibrosis, for instance, is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene that prevent the eponymous protein from assuming its proper configuration.

24 Jan 2022

People with depression more likely to believe vaccine-related misinformation

People who feel depressed are more likely to believe vaccine-related misinformation, according to a new study coauthored by a Rutgers researcher during a time when depression rates are higher due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility, suggests BU study

New findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility - but males who become infected by the coronavirus may experience short-term reduced fertility.

21 Jan 2022

U of U Health researchers assess the effectiveness of new contraceptive gel for men

University of Utah Health scientists are testing a new contraceptive gel for men. Based on preliminary research, the scientists believe the hormonal gel decreases a man’s sperm production––reducing his chances of fathering a child––without decreasing his sex drive.

20 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccination does not appear to impair fertility, study says

COVID-19 vaccination does not affect the chances of conceiving a child, according to a study of more than 2,000 couples that was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

20 Jan 2022

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

A new review article investigated the relation between SARS-CoV-2 infection and reproductive health.

19 Jan 2022

Preconception weight loss may not increase obese woman's chances of delivering a healthy baby

Health care professionals often encourage women with obesity to lose weight prior to trying to conceive or start infertility treatments.

18 Jan 2022

Low birth weight among IVF babies unlikely to be driven by the reproductive technology

Children conceived through medically assisted reproduction are more likely to be born premature and are at greater risk of being born small than naturally conceived babies, according to new research published today by the UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies in collaboration with the University of Utah.

11 Jan 2022

Scientists receive grants to advance research on imaging system to monitor uterine contractions

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received three grants totaling more than $6.8 million to advance research on a novel imaging system to monitor uterine contractions.

10 Jan 2022

New genetic mechanism that can cause severe male infertility identified

Scientists at Newcastle University have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility.

10 Jan 2022

Maternal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict children's behavioral problems

Thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict preschool boys' emotional and behavioral problems, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

6 Jan 2022

High-altitude activities may increase the risk of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

People with diabetes may need to monitor their blood sugar more closely when doing high-altitude activities such as hiking or skiing, according to a small study published in the Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Dec 2021

COVID can affect sperm quality for three months

Researchers determine whether SARS-CoV-2 could cross the blood-testis barrier and be detected in human semen after infection.

22 Dec 2021

Gap in the use of insulin pumps, CGMs among Black and white Medicare beneficiaries widened

The gap in the use of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) among Black and white Medicare beneficiaries widened from 2017-2019, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

16 Dec 2021

Children conceived with assisted reproductive techniques are not at risk of poor psychiatric health

Use of assisted reproductive techniques (ART) does not lead to poorer mental health in children across adolescence and young adulthood, according to a large observational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

15 Dec 2021

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Bisphenol A's effects are much worse than previously thought, experts say

Study highlights the risk of kidney disease and obesity in people with type 1 diabetes

Cancer-causing chemical inside the car cannot be dusted or wiped way, research says

COVID-19 vaccination does not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization

COVID-19 vaccine does not lead to infertility in either men or women

Common cystic fibrosis drugs work by directly aiding the protein folding process, study shows

People with depression more likely to believe vaccine-related misinformation

COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility, suggests BU study

U of U Health researchers assess the effectiveness of new contraceptive gel for men

COVID-19 vaccination does not appear to impair fertility, study says

Impact of COVID-19 on male and female reproductive health

Preconception weight loss may not increase obese woman's chances of delivering a healthy baby

Low birth weight among IVF babies unlikely to be driven by the reproductive technology

Scientists receive grants to advance research on imaging system to monitor uterine contractions

New genetic mechanism that can cause severe male infertility identified

Maternal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy may predict children's behavioral problems

High-altitude activities may increase the risk of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes

COVID can affect sperm quality for three months

Gap in the use of insulin pumps, CGMs among Black and white Medicare beneficiaries widened

Children conceived with assisted reproductive techniques are not at risk of poor psychiatric health

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