Bulls can teach us a lot about infertility in men

The discovery of genetic variants that are responsible for poor fertility in bulls could help clarify reasons for infertility in men.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Feb. 16, 2024 • ~7 min

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

Health care providers often dismiss endometriosis pain as ‘all in your head’ − which can delay a correct diagnosis and treatment for years.

Kristina S. Brown, Professor and Chair of Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University • conversation
Nov. 1, 2023 • ~8 min

Green tea compound may treat uterine fibroids

A green tea compound shows promise for treating and even preventing uterine fibroids, according to a new pre-clinical study.

Kristen Crocker-Johns Hopkins • futurity
July 13, 2023 • ~7 min

TikToks on endometriosis focus on pain and infertility

TikTok videos related to endometriosis focus on people's experiences with chronic pain and infertility, specifically in vitro fertilization, researchers report.

Stephanie Lopez-Duke • futurity
June 5, 2023 • ~4 min

Does THC as a teen stymie female reproductive health later?

Cannabis use in adolescent years may create reproductive complications in women, according to a new study with mice.

Brianna Aldrich-UC Irvine • futurity
March 22, 2023 • ~4 min

Men who lift heavy objects have higher sperm counts

Occupational factors, such as physical demands and work schedules, were associated with higher sperm concentrations and serum testosterone, according to a new study.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Feb. 22, 2023 • ~3 min

Fertility treatment use is on the rise – new legislation could increase protections for donors and families in an industry shrouded in secrecy

A pending bill in Colorado would disclose donor information to children and their parents and set limits on how many families can use a single individual’s egg or sperm.

Sonia Suter, Professor of Law, George Washington University • conversation
May 3, 2022 • ~12 min

Infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure

A new study finds that a woman's history of infertility is associated with increased risk of heart failure.

Alice McCarthy • harvard
April 20, 2022 • ~6 min

Pregnant or worried about infertility? Get vaccinated against COVID-19

A COVID-19 vaccine does not cause infertility – but it can protect you from the dangerous complications of contracting the virus.

Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Aug. 25, 2021 • ~9 min

The fertility industry is poorly regulated – and would-be parents can lose out on having children as a result

An unknown number of people have lost their dreams of parenthood because of storage disasters at fertility clinics. These experts note poor government oversight and the need for stronger regulation.

Dena Sharp, Guest lecturer, University of California, Hastings • conversation
Aug. 23, 2021 • ~8 min

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