Fertility Stories
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Your Period Might Be Late Because Of Air Pollution
Young women might have trouble getting regular periods if they breathe a lot of air pollution. -
Surrogate Refused To Abort Baby With Heart Defect: ‘I Had No Rights,’ She Says
A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose... -
Early Menopause More Likely For Women With This Weight Issue
Scientists have found a link between weight and a woman’s risk for starting menopause early. -
The Household Chemical You Should Avoid During Pregnancy
A household chemical found in furniture, carpet and gym mats may be a culprit in lowering a woman's fertility. -
Widow Has Slain Husband's Baby 2 Years After Death
The widow of a murdered NYPD police offer has now given birth to a baby girl after using sperm collected following his death. -
Male Sperm Count Has Dropped By 52 Percent
A new report shows evidence that sperm count in Western men has plummeted over several decades. -
Egg Freezing Rises Among Smart Women Due To Lack Of Men
Graduate women are freezing their eggs due to a lack of men committed to starting a family. -
Sex To Make Babies Could Become Obsolete In As Little As 30 Years
One researcher believes that in as little as 30 years, sex may no longer be used for human reproduction because genetically edited stem cells will be easier and more cost-effective. -
A Man’s Age Is Also Important In IVF Success
Women under 30 may have lower chance of a successful IVF if they conceive with an older man compared to a man their same age. -
Men With Loud Bedrooms Could Be At Risk For Infertility
New research suggests that sleeping in a noisy environment may interfere with a man's fertility levels. -
Genetic Connection Between Heart Disease And Human Reproduction Revealed
New research has found that the genes involved with heart disease also help people have children. -
Trying To Get Pregnant? 6 Reasons To Quit Smoking Today
On World No Tobacco Day, we're reminded of the long-term health effects of smoking; it can even harm our ability to get pregnant long after we quit.
