‘Infertile’ women may just need longer to conceive
(Medical Xpress) -- One-in-four women with a history of infertility can still end up having a baby without treatment, a new study from The University of Queensland (UQ) shows.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Feb 20, 2012 |
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International experts clarify hormonal changes of menopause
A panel of US and international experts met in September 2011, in Washington, DC, to review the latest scientific data on the hormonal changes that mark reproductive aging in women and to reach consensus on defining the reproductive ...
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Feb 16, 2012 |
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Chemicals in cigarette smoke linked to lower fertility
Young girls who are exposed to cigarette smoke could experience reduced fertility later in life, a three-year study has found.
Health
Feb 15, 2012 |
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Female fertility affects men's linguistic choices
The likelihood that a man will match his language to that of a female conversation partner depends on how fertile she is, according to a study published Feb. 8 in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
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Feb 08, 2012 |
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New European pill works against uterine fibroids
New research offers hope for the first pill to treat a common problem in young women: fibroids in the uterus. The growths can cause pain, heavy bleeding and fertility problems, and they are the leading cause of hysterectomies.
Medications
Feb 02, 2012 |
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Prostate cancer risk halved for subfertile men
Involuntary childlessness owing to reduced fertility is a concern for many men. However, these men do have one advantage – they run a significantly lower risk of suffering from prostate cancer. Researchers are interested ...
Cancer
Feb 01, 2012 |
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Risks of pregnancy via egg donation similar for women over age 50 as for younger women
Although women over age 50 who become pregnant via egg donation are at an elevated risk for developing obstetrical complications, their complication rates are similar to those of younger recipients, according to a study by ...
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Jan 31, 2012 |
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Study finds no better odds using 3 embryos in IVF
A new study of fertility treatment found that women who get three or more embryos have no better odds of having a baby than those who get just two embryos.
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Jan 12, 2012 |
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Scientists link dietary DHA to male fertility
Who knew that male fertility depends on sperm-cell architecture? A University of Illinois study reports that a certain omega-3 fatty acid is necessary to construct the arch that turns a round, immature sperm cell into a pointy-headed ...
Health
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Researchers identify environmental exposure to organochlorines may impact male reproduction
Melissa Perry, Sc.D., M.H.S., professor and chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the GW School of Public Health and Health Services and adjunct associate professor at the Harvard School of Public ...
Health
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Cancer and fertility -- young women speak up
Young female cancer survivors are concerned about their future fertility and parenthood options and want better information and guidance early on, according to a new study by Jessica Gorman and her team from the University ...
Cancer
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Mobile phone app helps to predict success of IVF
(Medical Xpress) -- A mobile phone app which can predict the likelihood of successful IVF has been created by academics at the University of St Andrews.
Other
Jan 05, 2012 |
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More US women having twins; rate at 1 in 30 babies
More U.S. women are having twins these days. The reason? Older moms and fertility treatments.
Health
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Novel technique could help boost IVF success and reduce multiple pregnancies
A new technique successfully used in mice to identify embryos likely to result in a successful pregnancy could be used in humans, potentially boosting IVF success rates and helping to reduce the number of multiple births ...
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Jan 03, 2012 |
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Scientists record electrical currents that control male fertility
Performance anxiety? Not for this human sperm.
Medical research
Dec 29, 2011 |
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