Fertility Stories
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If You're 18, You Should Maybe Consider Freezing Your Sperm
Dr. Kevin Smith suggests 18-year-olds freeze sperm now, if they're looking to be fathers later. -
Male Birth Control May Soon Be A Reality
Researchers have found a protein vital in allowing the sperm to fuse to the egg, bringing us closer to possible male contraception. -
That First Bit Of Semen Is Best For Conception
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. -
Sperm Bank Sued After 36 Kids Fathered By Falsely-Advertised Donor
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. -
Fruits And Veggies Are Good For Sperm, Except When They Have Pesticides
Men who eat fruits and vegetables high in pesticides have lower sperm counts and a smaller percentage of normally shaped sperm. -
IVF (Secret) Nutrients May Influence Sex Of Baby
Certain nutrients given to embryos during IVF may favor one gender over another, but experts are concerned about other possible consequences. -
White People Will Become A Minority Race In America By 2044
A recent census report predicts a shift in the racial demographic of the United States by as early as 2044. -
Men, Too, Face Infertility Risks As They Age
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. -
Stem Cell Breakthrough Opens Door For Two-Dad Babies
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. -
8 Superfoods That May Help You Conceive
Adding these fertility superfoods — from ice cream to walnuts — to your diet may help increase the odds of pregnancy. -
Shopping While Ovulating May Break The Bank
This red-hot time of the month may lead to a surge in dating partners and shopping for women. -
It's Possible To Get Pregnant After 50, But That Doesn't Mean Women Should
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.
