Fertility Stories
Dr. Kevin Smith suggests 18-year-olds freeze sperm now, if they're looking to be fathers later.
Researchers have found a protein vital in allowing the sperm to fuse to the egg, bringing us closer to possible male contraception.
Spermatozoa in the first fraction of ejaculate are of higher DNA quality, move more, and appear in greater numbers than those bringing up the rear.
An Atlanta sperm bank is being sued after sperm advertised as belonging to a healthy PhD student was traced back to a man with schizophrenia and a criminal background.
Men who eat fruits and vegetables high in pesticides have lower sperm counts and a smaller percentage of normally shaped sperm.
Certain nutrients given to embryos during IVF may favor one gender over another, but experts are concerned about other possible consequences.
A recent census report predicts a shift in the racial demographic of the United States by as early as 2044.
Men who work labor-intensive jobs, have high blood pressure, or take multiple medications may be at risk of losing their fertility, especially as they age.
Scientists can make human eggs and sperm from the skin cells of any adult, regardless of their gender, suggesting that, in theory, children born from same-sex couples could soon become a reality.
Adding these fertility superfoods — from ice cream to walnuts — to your diet may help increase the odds of pregnancy.
This red-hot time of the month may lead to a surge in dating partners and shopping for women.
Science has erased the age limit for when a woman can become pregnant. But from a moral standpoint, there may be a time in our lives when becoming pregnant simply shouldn't happen.