Infertility Stories
- The long-term health risks of using assisted reproductive technology, usually in-vitro fertilization (IVF), are believed to be minimal though research is still on-going.
- Mosaic embryos, which contain both normal and abnormal cells, carry risks but also offer hope to IVF patients who may not have other options.
- In a study of more than 100 men, researchers from Spain found eating 60 grams of mixed nuts every day improved sperm count and quality.
- When was the last time you took a TSH test, which measures the level of thyroid hormones in your body? An underactive thyroid can result in various health complications if left untreated for a long period.
- A low sperm count, typically linked to metabolic abnormalities and low testosterone, can provide the opportunity for health assessment and disease prevention.
- Young women might have trouble getting regular periods if they breathe a lot of air pollution.
- 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...
- Scientists have found a link between weight and a woman’s risk for starting menopause early.
- A household chemical found in furniture, carpet and gym mats may be a culprit in lowering a woman's fertility.
- Ovarian tissue freezing has been around since the late 1990s, and doctors believe it should now be a mainstream option.
- 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.
- Australian researchers explored why older women have a greater chance of miscarriage and having a baby with birth defects.