Fertility: The ovaries play a key role in reproductive decline, new research shows
A woman's fertility usually begins to decline in her mid-30s. This means the chances of becoming pregnant decreases drastically each month.
Oct 25, 2025
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Urogenital System: News and Research on Genitalia
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A new clue to male fertility: Omega-3 fatty acid DHA shown to relax reproductive tract muscle
A research team has discovered that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a major omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, directly relaxes smooth muscle in the male reproductive tract by blocking specific calcium channels.
Oct 15, 2025
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COVID-19 can cause changes in sperm that lead to increased anxiety in mice offspring
Florey researchers have shown that a father's SARS-CoV-2 viral infection before conception can alter their offspring's brain development and behavior, through changes in sperm. Lead researcher Professor Anthony Hannan said ...
Oct 13, 2025
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Hidden evolution in sperm raises disease risk for children as men age
Harmful genetic changes in sperm become substantially more common as men age because some are actively favored during sperm production, new research has revealed.
Oct 8, 2025
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Here's what the review of the IVF industry said should change—and what it missed
Reports of several cases of embryo and sperm mix-ups have put the Australian fertility industry in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Oct 3, 2025
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Proof-of-concept study creates functional eggs from human skin cells to treat infertility
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The research is published in Nature ...
Sep 30, 2025
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Breaking the code of sperm motion: Two proteins found vital for male fertility
There are many potential causes of infertility, and it can be challenging to pin down just what the problem is when a couple is having trouble getting pregnant. Now, researchers show that a few key proteins have a major effect ...
Sep 10, 2025
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Scientists target a key driver of inflammatory responses to curb preterm birth
An MUSC research team reports in Cells that the complement system, part of the body's natural immune defenses, is a key driver of inflammatory responses that contribute to fetal brain inflammation and preterm birth, the latter ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Protein deficiency during pregnancy and lactation may compromise sperm viability in offspring
In Brazil, researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) conducted experiments on rats and identified that a protein-deficient diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding can compromise the reproductive health of male offspring. ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Mathematical model sheds light on ovarian aging, offering path toward advances in women's health
Researchers at Rice University have developed a mathematical model that enhances our understanding of ovarian aging and the timing of menopause, revealing mechanisms that could inform future strategies for women's health.
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