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Ovarian reserve unchanged by hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease, study reveals

In female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that fertility preservation measures prior to treatment may be unnecessary, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

18 Jul 2024

UCLA investigators receive $800,000 grant to treat and prevent aggressive kidney cancer

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received an $800,000 grant from the V Foundation to find new ways to treat and prevent a severe form of kidney cancer associated with a hereditary syndrome caused by mutations in the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene.

16 Jul 2024

Does being obese or overweight reduce semen quality?

Researchers in China found significant associations between obesity and reduced semen quality in men, with the greatest declines in those with severe obesity. The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for male reproductive health.

16 Jul 2024

Infertile men face significant anxiety, study shows

Study published in BMC Public Health reveals a high prevalence of anxiety symptoms among infertile men, emphasizing the need for integrated psychological support in infertility treatment.

11 Jul 2024

Study reveals social disparities in achieving live births following ART treatment

Novel research, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, reveals significant social disparities in achieving live births following assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment.

8 Jul 2024

Maternal morbidity and pregnancy risks higher for gestational carriers

Gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, experience an elevated risk of severe maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to women who conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to new research presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam.

8 Jul 2024

Exposure to fine particulate matter can reduce IVF birth rate success, study reveals

A pioneering study, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) can reduce the odds of achieving a live birth by almost 40%.

8 Jul 2024

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

8 Jul 2024

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

The association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and birth outcomes in women.

5 Jul 2024

Study establishes a national benchmark for cancer survivorship care

With the number of adult cancer survivors in the United States expected to reach 23 million by 2032, the long-term needs of this population are growing yet often poorly understood and addressed.

3 Jul 2024

New technology can visualize the metabolism of embryos obtained through in vitro fertilization

A new technology developed by the "Bioengineering in Reproductive Health" team at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) is able to visualize the metabolism of embryos obtained through in vitro fertilization in order to decide which are most likely to implant correctly in the uterus and reaching full-term.

1 Jul 2024

Systematic review investigates the psychological experiences of donor-conceived individuals

Children conceived by using egg or sperm donors have the same well-being outcomes as non-donor conceived people.

28 Jun 2024

Republicans are downplaying abortion, but it keeps coming up

For generations, the GOP campaigned on eliminating the right to an abortion in the United States. Now, torn between a base that wants more restrictions on reproductive health care and a moderate majority that does not, it seems many Republicans would rather take an off-ramp than a victory lap.

28 Jun 2024

MICROBIOMES4SOY: Harnessing microbiome innovations for sustainable food systems

MICROBIOMES4SOY responds to the urgent call on World Microbiome Day to transition to healthier, more environmentally friendly, plant-based diets.

27 Jun 2024

CRISPR-based genetic technique eradicates malaria mosquitoes with over 99% efficiency

Scientists at the University of California have developed a precision-guided sterile insect technique to eliminate Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes, achieving over 99.5% male sterility and 99.9% female lethality, effectively suppressing malaria transmission.

26 Jun 2024

Fertility News and Research

Ovarian reserve unchanged by hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease, study reveals

UCLA investigators receive $800,000 grant to treat and prevent aggressive kidney cancer

Does being obese or overweight reduce semen quality?

Infertile men face significant anxiety, study shows

Study reveals social disparities in achieving live births following ART treatment

Maternal morbidity and pregnancy risks higher for gestational carriers

Exposure to fine particulate matter can reduce IVF birth rate success, study reveals

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

Study establishes a national benchmark for cancer survivorship care

New technology can visualize the metabolism of embryos obtained through in vitro fertilization

Systematic review investigates the psychological experiences of donor-conceived individuals

Republicans are downplaying abortion, but it keeps coming up

MICROBIOMES4SOY: Harnessing microbiome innovations for sustainable food systems

CRISPR-based genetic technique eradicates malaria mosquitoes with over 99% efficiency

New curative treatment for sickle cell disease shows promising results in international trial

Primitive endoderm in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments

Researchers debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting

Research finds microplastics in human penile tissue

Study: Hepatitis E virus may be both sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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