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Semen is an organic fluid, also known as seminal fluid, that usually contains spermatozoa. It is secreted by the gonads (sexual glands) and other sexual organs of male or hermaphroditic animals and can fertilize female ova. The process of discharge is called ejaculation.

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Researchers investigated the genetic underpinning of asthenozoospermia, the leading cause of male fertility.

18 Sep 2023

One in three men carry HPV: The ignored reservoir in the fight against cancer

One in three men over 15 globally have at least one incidence of genital HPV, underscoring the need to include males in HPV prevention strategies. The prevalence remains high from young adulthood through later life, particularly for high-risk HPV types linked to cancers.

6 Sep 2023

The effects of oxidative stress on women’s fertility

Scientists review existing literature to assess the relationship between oxidative stress and female infertility.

1 Aug 2023

Researchers investigate the association between low fertility and uterine microbiota in dairy cows

Reduced fertility prolongs the interval from calving to conception in dairy cows, resulting in significant economic losses to dairy farms.

7 Jul 2023

More women opting for single embryo transfer during fertility treatment

More women are having just one embryo transferred per cycle of fertility treatment to get pregnant, according to research presented at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

27 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

Antiretroviral treatment efficiently suppresses penile HIV replication

Of the 38 million people worldwide living with HIV, approximately 700,000 are newly infected men, primarily via sexual transmission.

12 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

The potential variations in sperm quality of infertile patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

A recent study investigated how SARS-CoV-2 infection affected the semen quality of infertile men in Tunisia.

10 May 2023

Bourn Hall offers ‘at-home’ semen analysis service to reduce male embarrassment

Male embarrassment over the thought of giving a semen sample at a clinic can delay couples getting the fertility support they need. To overcome this issue, fertility clinic Bourn Hall is offering a service where a sample produced at home is collected for rapid analysis, and the results explained one-to-one by a specialist fertility consultant.

29 Apr 2023

To what extent does air pollutant-induced semen damage contribute to male infertility?

Researchers investigate the contribution of air pollutants-induced semen damage to the risk of infertility.

25 Apr 2023

Study finds higher BMI and smoking increased time to conception

Researchers evaluate the effect of lifestyle behaviors on various fertility and reproductive outcomes.

10 Apr 2023

Antioxidant supplementation shows potential to improve male fertility

A new study discusses the benefits of antioxidant supplementation on male fertility.

4 Apr 2023

Age-induced methylation changes in the sperm epigenome contribute to offspring's medical problems

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 5, entitled, "Age-related methylation changes in the human sperm epigenome."

21 Mar 2023

Research evaluates the effects of physical agents on male fertility

A recent study published in The Archives of Italian Urology and Andrology summarized work-related risk factors of male infertility.

21 Mar 2023

Shorter ejaculation abstinence times linked to better reproductive outcomes during fertility treatments

Researchers evaluate the association between ejaculatory abstinence time, rates of pregnancies and live births, and DNA fragmentation.

20 Mar 2023

What is the effect of low Anti-Müllerian hormone on semen quality?

A recent BMC Medicine study investigated the relationship between Vitamin D and serum Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in infertile men. This study was based on secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial, which assessed the effect of high-dose Vitamin D plus calcium and placebo on semen quality in Vitamin D deficient infertile men.

10 Mar 2023

University of Miami researcher awarded $3.25 million DOD grant to treat male infertility after spinal cord injury

Emad Ibrahim, M.D., director of the Male Fertility Research Program at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the clinical andrology lab at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has been awarded a $3.25 million grant by the Department of Defense for a four-year study on the use of an oral medication to treat an infertility issue that affects most men with spinal cord injury.

27 Feb 2023