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Why Do Some Men Not Produce Sperm?

Stowers Institute for Medical Research — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:16:42 +0000

Scientists at Stowers Institute collaborate to discover an underlying cause of male infertility. Infertility affects countless couples globally, and in half of these cases, the...

Concerning – Scientists Discover Link Between Mobile Phone Use and Reduced Sperm Count

University of Geneva — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 02:08:59 +0000

Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) have published a large study covering more than...

New Study Reveals the Key to Increasing Pregnancy Odds

University of Oxford — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:09:35 +0000

A recent Cochrane analysis examining strategies to increase the likelihood of conception indicates that scheduled sexual intercourse guided by urine-based ovulation tests likely boosts rates...

Worldwide Fertility Crisis: 10 Expert-Backed Recommendations for Tackling Male Infertility

University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:19:58 +0000

A consortium of international experts gives 10 recommendations to increase the chances that men will experience the joys of fatherhood and have healthy children Infertility...

A “Genetic Parasite” – The Secret Protector of Fertility

Greta Friar, MIT Whitehead Institute — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:53:51 +0000

The genetic makeup of many species, including humans, contains crucial components known as ribosomal DNA (rDNA) sequences. Due to their highly repetitive pattern, these DNA...

Using Cannabis Can Worsen Male Fertility – But Are the Effects Permanent?

Oregon Health & Science University — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:54:32 +0000

The research builds on previous discoveries made by OHSU, indicating that persistent use of cannabis could potentially impair male fertility in animal studies. This will...

Scientists Discover That Antidepressants Could Help Slow Reproductive Aging

Northwestern University — Tue, 09 May 2023 22:58:34 +0000

A study finds that happy worms have healthy eggs. Worms might not be depressed, per se. However, this does not exclude the possibility that they...

How Grain and Dairy Could Lower Your Risk of Miscarriage

University of Birmingham — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:41:06 +0000

A recent review of research suggests that a preconception and early-pregnancy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, and grains may be linked to...

Warning: Intermittent Fasting Could Cause Fertility Problems

University of East Anglia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:57:18 +0000

According to a new study from the University of East Anglia, time-restricted fasting diets may lead to fertility issues. The study, published on April 12th,...

Researchers Discover New Way To Reverse Infertility

Houston Methodist — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:19:35 +0000

The Houston Methodist team employed a bacterial protein which effectively reduced cholesterol levels by more than 40% within a span of three hours. Researchers at...

Get Fit and Fertile: Strong Link Found Between Physical Labor and Male Reproductive Health

Brigham and Women's Hospital — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:51:43 +0000

Occupational factors, such as physical demands and work schedules, were associated with higher sperm concentrations and serum testosterone among men in the EARTH study. A...

An Unrecognized Factor: How Male Alcohol Consumption Impacts IVF Success

Rachel Knight, Texas A&M University — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:38:00 +0000

Research from Texas A&M highlights the importance of broadening pre-pregnancy messaging to stress the reproductive risks associated with alcohol consumption by both prospective parents. According...

Mystery of Naked Mole-Rats’ Exceptional Fertility Unlocked by New Research

University of Pittsburgh — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:10 +0000

New research suggests that naked mole-rats produce eggs throughout their lives, challenging the dogma that female mammals have a finite ovarian reserve. Unlike humans and...

Impacting Even Affluent Neighborhoods: Where You Live Can Affect Your Ability To Conceive

Oregon State University — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 11:27:26 +0000

According to the authors, investments in deprived areas could improve fertility. According to a recent Oregon State University study, residents of socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods are...

“Brand New Paradigm” – Scientists Discover How Human Eggs Remain Healthy for Decades

Center for Genomic Regulation — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:08:41 +0000

The mystery of how oocytes may become dormant without losing their ability to reproduce has been solved by researchers at the CRG. According to research...

Losing Weight Can Double Your Sperm Count and Improve Fertility

University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:21:35 +0000

Obese men can double their sperm count Men all throughout the globe are experiencing declining semen quality, which is commonly referred to as an outright...

Frozen Testicular Tissue Can Be Reimplanted After 20 Years and Go On To Make Viable Sperm

PLOS — Tue, 10 May 2022 18:00:17 +0000

Research in mice holds implications for childhood cancer survivors. Male testis tissue that is cryopreserved can be reimplanted after more than two decades and will...

Older Men With High BMI Have More Sperm Cell Irregularities

Cell Press — Mon, 02 May 2022 15:00:05 +0000

According to a single-cell analysis of autopsied human testes, abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells may be exacerbated by elevated body mass index (BMI). The...

Even Mild or Moderate COVID-19 May Impair Fertility in Men

American Chemical Society — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:07:25 +0000

Many people who recover from COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms, such as brain fog or heart problems. Increasing evidence suggests that the virus can also impair...

New Research Shows COVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Cause Infertility

Boston University School of Medicine — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 12:10:20 +0000

New findings by Boston University School of Public Health investigators indicate that COVID-19 vaccination does not impair fertility—but males who become infected by the coronavirus...

COVID-19 Vaccination Does Not Affect the Chances of Conceiving a Child

National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:57:04 +0000

NIH-funded research shows infection can affect male fertility. COVID-19 vaccination does not affect the chances of conceiving a child, according to a study of more...

Reproductive Sciences Experts Discover Gene Crucial to Sperm Cell Production

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:27:47 +0000

Reproductive Sciences experts at Cincinnati Children’s discover that the gene Cdc42 is required to support proper alignment and function of Sertoli cells. Scientists at Cincinnati...

Higher Risk of Pre-eclampsia and Hypertension in IVF Pregnancies Derived From Frozen-Thawed Embryos

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:15:57 +0000

A large cohort study drawn from the national IVF registry of France, which included almost 70,000 pregnancies delivered after 22 weeks gestation between 2013 and...

Newly Discovered Sperm Movement Could Help Treat Male Infertility

University of Toledo — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:13:22 +0000

University of Toledo research shows the centriole’s role in sperm evolved from a shock absorber to a transmission system. Scientists at The University of Toledo...