
Hard Training May Reduce Fertility in Women
Are you a female athlete --
or just someone who likes
challenging workouts -- who
also wants to get pregnant?
It may make sense to ease
off a bit as you try to get
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Stem Cells Changed Into Precursors For Sperm, Eggs
Human embryonic stem cells
derived from excess IVF
embryos may help scientists
unlock the mysteries of
infertility for other
couples struggling to
... > full story

Identifying Metabolism Of Healthy Embryo Could Improve Infertility Treatment
Embryos that are most likely
to result in a pregnancy are
crucial to the success of in
vitro fertilization (IVF)
but are difficult to identi ... > full story

Putting The Squeeze On Sperm DNA: Streamlined Sperm Offer New Way To Read Histone Code
In the quest for speed,
olympic swimmers shave
themselves or squeeze into
high-tech super-suits. In
the body, sperm are the only
... > full story
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Disrupting Male Fertility
November 18, 2009 The sexual function of male rodents can be impaired by in utero and/or neonatal exposure to external molecules such as DES that disrupt normal hormone functioning, giving rise to concerns that ... > full story -
Statement of ESHRE on the European Commission Proposal of Viral Screening
November 16, 2009 With 900,000 assisted reproduction treatments annually such as IVF and intrauterine inseminations in Europe the Commission's proposal to screen both partners before each treatment could lead to costs ... > full story -
Male Factor Infertility Associated With Comorbidities
November 9, 2009 New research suggests that that male factor infertility is associated with a number of medical comorbidities, as objectively scored with the hospital-based Charlson Comorbidity ... > full story -
For Young Boys With Cancer, Testicular Tissue Banking May Be Option To Preserve Fertility
November 9, 2009 Boys diagnosed with cancer before reaching puberty have a unique option for possibly preserving future fertility, which is often endangered by cancer therapies. In an experimental procedure, the boys ... > full story -
IVF Insurance Coverage Yields Fewer Multiple Births, Researchers Find
October 23, 2009 The proportion of in vitro fertilization multiple births was lower in the eight states that provide insurance coverage for couples seeking IVF treatment, primarily due to fewer embryos transferred ... > full story -
Fetal Study Highlights Impact Of Stress On Male Fertility
October 22, 2009 Exposure to a combination of excess stress hormones and chemicals while in the womb could affect a man's fertility in later life, a study suggests. Researchers looked at the effect of stress hormones ... > full story -
Study Examines Ethical Dilemmas Of Medical Tourism
October 8, 2009 Medical tourism in Latin America needs to be regulated to protect consumers, according to researchers. A new study argues that Argentinean fertility clinics are increasingly marketing themselves to ... > full story -
Unnatural Selection: Birth Control Pills May Alter Choice Of Partners
October 8, 2009 Is it possible that the use of oral contraceptives is interfering with a woman's ability to choose, compete for and retain her preferred mate? A new paper reviews emerging evidence suggesting that ... > full story -
Gene With Possible Link To Infertility In Mice Identified
October 3, 2009 Researchers have identified the role of a gene in regulating molecular signals involved with ovarian follicle development, which may one day help shed light on some of the causes of fertility issues ... > full story -
Pregnancy And Birth: Safe For Women With Kidney Transplants
September 28, 2009 Women who have had a kidney transplant and have good kidney function can get pregnant and give birth without jeopardizing their health or the health of their transplant. Having children does not ... > full story
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