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17 Sep
Senate to Vote on Nationwide Protections for IVF

Senate to Vote on Nationwide Protections for IVF

For the second time this year, the Senate plans to vote Tuesday on a law that would create a nationwide right to IVF.

The bill was already blocked by Republicans earlier this year, but Democrats are hoping to use this second vote to pressure Republican congressional cand...

05 Sep
Dirty Air Could Harm Men's Fertility, Noise Could Harm Women's

Dirty Air Could Harm Men's Fertility, Noise Could Harm Women's

City living may be tough on couples wanting to conceive: New data shows that air pollution appears to be linked to lower fertility in men, while noisy traffic could harm the fertility of women.

“If our results are confirmed in future studies, it suggests that polit...

29 Aug
Pregnancy After 'Tubes Tied' Sterilization Is More Common Than Thought

Pregnancy After 'Tubes Tied' Sterilization Is More Common Than Thought

Women are becoming pregnant after having their tubes tied, even though the procedure is considered a “permanent” form of birth control, a new study warns.

Between 3% ...

23 Aug
Not Just Cancer: HPV May Hamper Men's Fertility

Not Just Cancer: HPV May Hamper Men's Fertility

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has largely been seen as a health problem of women, given that it causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer.

But men also have reason to both fear

29 Jul
Women Often Misled by Claims About Common Fertility Test

Women Often Misled by Claims About Common Fertility Test

Women are often being sold a fertility test that paints a misleading picture of their ability to conceive a child, a new study warns.

The anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test uses a blood sample to estimate the number of eggs available in the ovaries of adult women, researc...

22 Jul
Common Sickle Cell Drug Won't Harm Female Fertility

Common Sickle Cell Drug Won't Harm Female Fertility

A drug called hydroxyurea has long been used to fight sickle cell disease, but some female patients may have shied away from it due to concerns that it could harm future fertility.

Those fears may be unfounded: A n...

22 May
Scientists Discover Microplastics Abound in Human Testicles

Scientists Discover Microplastics Abound in Human Testicles

In a finding that suggests microplastics may pose a special danger to men, a new study has shown that human testicles contain these tiny bits of plastic at levels triple that seen in animal testicles and human placentas.

"They look like little shards, tiny broken bits f...

20 May
Could Infertility Treatment Raise Postpartum Heart Risks?

Could Infertility Treatment Raise Postpartum Heart Risks?

Women treated for infertility were twice as likely as those who conceived naturally to be hospitalized with heart disease within a year of deliv...

07 Mar
Alabama Passes Law Protecting IVF Following Frozen Embryo Ruling

Alabama Passes Law Protecting IVF Following Frozen Embryo Ruling

Just three weeks after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos should be considered children, lawmakers in that state passed legislation that shields both patients and providers who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) from civil and criminal liability.

Gov. Kay ...

21 Feb
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children

In a ruling that could drastically limit future infertility care, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law.

In the

26 Jan
Toxic Metals Could Harm a Woman's Ovaries

Toxic Metals Could Harm a Woman's Ovaries

Exposure to toxic heavy metals could cause middle-aged women to have more health problems as they grow older, a new study finds.

The study links toxic metal exposure to women having fewer eggs in their ovaries as they approach menopause.

This condition -- known as ...

22 Jan
Semen Has a Microbiome Too, and It Might Affect Fertility

Semen Has a Microbiome Too, and It Might Affect Fertility

Microbiomes: You've probably heard of these communities of largely helpful bacteria that colonize the gut or the skin.

But a man's semen has a microbiome of its own, and new research suggests it could play ...

20 Dec
Phthalates, Found in Everyday Products, Might Lower Fertility

Phthalates, Found in Everyday Products, Might Lower Fertility

Exposure to a common chemical group found in many household products may delay or even prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, a new study says.

Phthalates can lower a woman's odds of becoming pregnant by up to 18% in any given month, researchers report in the journal

20 Dec
Supplements vs. the Mediterranean Diet for IVF Success: Which Works Best?

Supplements vs. the Mediterranean Diet for IVF Success: Which Works Best?

Women struggling with fertility and using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive sometimes turn to supplements for help.

Unfortunately, a new study finds only weak evidence to support that strategy.

In contrast, the same research found that the heart-healthy Medi...

19 Dec
Illnesses in Childhood May Raise Odds of Childlessness Later

Illnesses in Childhood May Raise Odds of Childlessness Later

Remaining childless throughout adult life might be tied, in some cases, to illnesses experienced in childhood, new research suggests.

Childlessness isn't just about fertility. As a University of Oxford news release on

18 Dec
Men Who Want to Be Dads Should Take a Break From Alcohol

Men Who Want to Be Dads Should Take a Break From Alcohol

Much has been made of the effects a pregnant woman's drinking could have on the health of her unborn child.

But alcohol consumption by men also increases the risk of birth defects in newborns -- and a new study shows that guys who want to avoid this will have to cut out ...

01 Dec
Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility

Most Men Taking Bodybuilding Supplements Don't Know They Can Harm Fertility

Bodybuilders are largely unaware that the protein supplements they use to bulk up might harm their fertility, a new study shows.

Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%) said they use protein supplements as part of their fitness plan, the poll found.

But only 14...

15 Nov
Review Links Pesticides to Lower Sperm Quality in Men

Review Links Pesticides to Lower Sperm Quality in Men

Pesticide exposure appears to be linked to lower sperm concentrations in men around the world, a new large-scale evidence review has concluded.

A review of 25 studies spanning nearly 50 years found consistent links between lower sperm concentrations and two widely used c...

01 Nov
Could Cellphones Be Harming Men's Sperm?

Could Cellphones Be Harming Men's Sperm?

Cellphone use might be blunting a fellow's chances of becoming a father, a major new study reports.

Young men who frequently use mobile phones have lower sperm concentrations and sperm counts than guys who rarely dial on the go, Swiss researchers found using more than a ...

25 Oct
Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'

Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'

A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).

While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to conceive still exists, the

25 Sep
Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health

Tear Gas Might Harm a Woman's Reproductive Health

Researchers in Minnesota have uncovered a new link between tear gas exposures and negative effects on reproductive health.

The study was prompted by anecdotal reports of irregular menstrual cycles among protestors who were exposed to tear gas during the nationwide protes...

19 Sep
Fertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study Finds

Fertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study Finds

A new review of clinical trials with an eye toward successful conception affirms that timing is key when trying to get pregnant.

The review found that using urine o...

31 Aug
Infertility Treatment May Put Women at Greater Risk for Stroke

Infertility Treatment May Put Women at Greater Risk for Stroke

Scientists have spotted an elevated risk of stroke in women who became pregnant after fertility treatments.

Although the absolute number of strokes reported in the new study<...

14 Jul
COVID Infection in Women Having Ovary Stimulation Lowered Chances for Pregnancy

COVID Infection in Women Having Ovary Stimulation Lowered Chances for Pregnancy

Testing positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.

That phase of treatment is called controlled ovarian stimulation -- a technique used...

10 Jul
Undiagnosed Endometriosis Can Harm Fertility

Undiagnosed Endometriosis Can Harm Fertility

Women with undiagnosed endometriosis had far fewer babies than their peers in the years preceding their diagnosis, according to new research.

"Our findings suggest that doctors who see women suffering from painful menstruation and chronic pelvic pain, should keep in mind...

07 Jul
IVF Success: Season Eggs Are Collected Could Make a Difference

IVF Success: Season Eggs Are Collected Could Make a Difference

Sunny summer days may improve the odds for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests.

For women undergoing IVF, the season in which her eggs are retrieved could affect the success of embryo transplantation and her chance of delivering a live baby...

27 Jun
COVID Could Harm Men's Sperm Months After Infection

COVID Could Harm Men's Sperm Months After Infection

Having even a mild COVID-19 infection could trigger a months-long drop in sperm, a new study finds.

Researchers found both lower sperm concentrations and fewer sperm that were able to swim when studying men an average of 100 days after COVID-19 infection, which is enoug...

22 Jun
1 in 5 Women Who've Had a Child Via IVF Will Later Conceive Naturally

1 in 5 Women Who've Had a Child Via IVF Will Later Conceive Naturally

Shema Tariq, a sexual health doctor based in London, was diagnosed with low ovarian reserve and told that her chances of conceiving without in vitro fertilization (IVF) were nearly nil.

"It took six rounds of IVF to conceive our son, who was born in 2018," she recalled....

18 May
Free Fertility App Shared Info With Third Parties, FTC Says

Free Fertility App Shared Info With Third Parties, FTC Says

Owners of the free fertility app Premom have settled with users after sharing health data without consent to other companies, including Google and marketing firms in China.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the $200,000 settlement with Premom owner Easy H...

18 May
Infertility in Men and Women: Its Causes and Treatments

Infertility in Men and Women: Its Causes and Treatments

Infertility can be a heartbreaking experience for couples who are desperate to have children, but doctors can help them figure out why they can't conceive and then treat the problem.

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected inter...

10 May
Overweight Boys May Be Grow Up to Be Less Fertile Men

Overweight Boys May Be Grow Up to Be Less Fertile Men

Men who were overweight as boys may have infertility issues in adulthood, according to new research.

Researchers studying the issue of male infertility, often a mystery, looked at health data from 268 young people between 2 and 18 years of age. They had been referred to ...

28 Apr
Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman's Fertility?

Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman's Fertility?

Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study.

13 Apr
Kids Born Via Egg Donors, Surrogacy Grow Up Just Fine, Study Finds

Kids Born Via Egg Donors, Surrogacy Grow Up Just Fine, Study Finds

The kids, no matter how they are conceived, are all right.

That is the main takeaway from a new study by British researchers that found no real differences in the psychological well-being of kids who were born via sperm/egg donation or surrogacy and those born natur...

12 Apr
Big Drop in U.S. Pregnancies Seen Since 2010

Big Drop in U.S. Pregnancies Seen Since 2010

Pregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows.

The overall U.S. pregnancy rate fell by 12% between 2010 and 2019, according to figures released Wednesday by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (...

11 Apr
Pandemic's Effect on U.S. Birth Rates May Have Depended on Politics

Pandemic's Effect on U.S. Birth Rates May Have Depended on Politics

The "baby bust" that hit the United States during the first year of the COVID pandemic did not affect all states equally -- with states that were more racially diverse or more "blue" seeing bigger drops in their birth rates.

That's among the findings of a

06 Apr
Scientists Create Monkey Embryo From Stem Cells

Scientists Create Monkey Embryo From Stem Cells

Scientists have created an embryo-like structure using monkey embryonic stem cells for the first time, part of an effort to better understand early human development and organ formation.

The researchers created the structures in a lab in China and then transferred them i...

03 Apr
Being Born Through Fertility Treatments Won't Affect Your Own Pregnancies, Study Finds

Being Born Through Fertility Treatments Won't Affect Your Own Pregnancies, Study Finds

New research finds that children born after fertility treatments have no increased risk of complications when they themselves later become pregnant.

Norwegian researchers found that while the individuals who were conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) ...

22 Mar
New Technique 80% Effective in Selecting a Baby's Gender

New Technique 80% Effective in Selecting a Baby's Gender

It's a controversial notion, but couples undergoing fertility treatments may soon be able to select the sex of their baby -- with an 80% chance of success, doctors say.

Sperm-sorting techniques have been tried and offered before, but the new procedure -- which separ...

16 Mar
Fertility Treatments Pose No Danger to People With MS

Fertility Treatments Pose No Danger to People With MS

Women with multiple sclerosis who want to undergo fertility treatment can do so without worry, according to a new study.

Participants who had MS were no more likely to have a flare-up of the disease after receiving fertility treatments than they were before their treatm...

24 Feb
Men Working Heavy-Labor Jobs May Get Fertility Boost

Men Working Heavy-Labor Jobs May Get Fertility Boost

Men who have physically demanding jobs and regularly lift heavy objects at work also have higher sperm counts and testosterone levels.

A

21 Feb
Naked Mole-Rats Are Fertile Forever: Could Research Help Humans?

Naked Mole-Rats Are Fertile Forever: Could Research Help Humans?

The naked mole-rat is unusual among mammals for many reasons, not least because these rodents remain fertile throughout their decades-long life span.

Researchers think the reasons behind that lifelong fertility could eventually point the way to new therapies for human co...

07 Feb
Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues

Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues

The heart health of children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) is similar to that of their naturally conceived peers, researchers have found.

10 Jan
U.S. Birth Rates Continue to Fall

U.S. Birth Rates Continue to Fall

Continuing a decades-long trend, the percentage of American women who've ever had a child declined again in the latest figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"A lower percentage of women aged 15 to 44 in 2015--2019 had ever had a biological chi...

10 Jan
Just 4% of Men Who Apply as Sperm Donors Are Accepted

Just 4% of Men Who Apply as Sperm Donors Are Accepted

Sperm donation is apparently a grueling and exacting process through which not many men emerge.

Fewer than four out of every 100 men who apply to be sperm donors actually wind up providing a sample that's used in fertility treatment, a new study reports.

The rest e...

19 Dec
Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Sperm, Better Fertility

Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Sperm, Better Fertility

Add better chances of conceiving a baby to the list of health benefits linked to the much-touted Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet -- which is rich in fresh fruits and veggies, healthy fats like olive oil, whole grains, legumes, nuts and fish -- has been shown t...

06 Dec
Concerns Around Sex, Fertility Often Ignored in Breast Cancer Care: Survey

Concerns Around Sex, Fertility Often Ignored in Breast Cancer Care: Survey

Shehzin Tietjen was 27 years old when she felt a lump in one of her breasts while in the shower.

That discovery led to a confirmation of breast cancer, an unexpected jolt at her age. "I was really shocked," said

31 Oct
Do Fasting Diets Affect a Woman's Hormones?

Do Fasting Diets Affect a Woman's Hormones?

Intermittent fasting has taken off as a way to lose weight without having to limit types of a food a person eats.

But there was little research on how eating only during a few hours of the day and then only drinking water might affect female reproductive hormones.

19 Oct
Black Babies Born Through Fertility Treatments Face Worse Survival Than White Infants: Study

Black Babies Born Through Fertility Treatments Face Worse Survival Than White Infants: Study

It's well known that Black women in the United States have an increased risk of childbirth complications. Now, a large new study finds even larger racial disparities when women conceive through infertility treatments.

Researchers found that among U.S. women who'd undergo...

26 Sep
Freezing Eggs Doesn't Make Future Pregnancy a Done Deal

Freezing Eggs Doesn't Make Future Pregnancy a Done Deal

While an increasing number of women are freezing their eggs with the hope of having a baby later, a...

26 Sep
Use of Frozen Embryos Tied to Higher Odds for Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

Use of Frozen Embryos Tied to Higher Odds for Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

Frozen embryos appear to be linked with a significantly higher risk of dangerously high blood pressure for the woman in pregnancies achieved through in vitro fertilization, a major new study reports.

Expectant moms were 74% more likely to develop high blood pressure if h...

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