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Hope for men with nonobstructive infertility
Photo by i_sabelIt has been thought that men with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), a lack of sperm in the semen not caused by an obstruction within the reproductive system, are poor candidates for IVF. Now, researchers writing in the open access jo...
New sperm and egg donor website launches
A brand new worldwide donor connection website has launched. Pride Angel is the first website of its kind to aim towards the gay and lesbian community and was founded by a lesbian couple who have first-hand experience of known donor conception. The ...
We need to talk about infertility
When Nigel Dawson, a volunteer on the Infertility Network helpline, encourages male callers to be more open about their fertility problems and reject outdated ideas about stigma, he's talking from experience."We started trying for a family as soon as...
Tackling the male fertility taboo
A conference at Queen's University in Belfast is to discuss the growing problem of male infertility. BBC Northern Ireland health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly explores a sensitive problem. "It becomes a very, very dark place that you go into -...
Step closer to producing sperm & eggs from stem cells
Photo by jonnyeislerResearchers at Stanford University, which harvested the stem cells from an embryo, claim the breakthrough could eventually cure infertility in men, birth defects and even extend the menopause in women.Previous studies have claimed...
Alcohol linked to male and female fertility outcomes
Giving up alcohol can help boost a couple's chances of conceiving, according to natural fertility experts.Homeopaths Nicola Berman and Cassie Everett believe that avoiding drinking for three months can help improve the likelihood of pregnancy by crea...
Myths About Male Fertility
Stock photo by iblistThe fertility of a male partner is often taken for granted - but many factors such as heat, drugs, age, smoking, infections and lifestyle can affect a man’s ability to father children.A recent study carried out in the UK by Bun...
Low-Level Fluoride Linked to Sperm Damage
Photo by dvspecialkIn 2007, two research teams did this, in separate investigations of how fluoride ingestion may affect sperm function. In the study by Reddy et al, 4.5 ppm (the lowest level tested) was associated with a reduction in sperm count an...
What is the Conception Kit?
The Conception Kit™ is designed for couples who want to enhance their opportunity to conceive in the privacy of home. Each kit contains the only FDA-cleared cervical cap for at-home conception, fertility prediction tools, semen collectors, pregna...
Homeopathy for Infertility
Photo by sherylbchtFollowing is a case of a 42-year-old man Mr. Narayanmurthy (name changed), who was suffering from Oligospermia. He had previously consulted many specialists but none of their treatments had shown any results.Discouraged and depress...
Scientists seem to have unlocked the key to human fertility
Scientists at Leeds and Bradford have found a unique ‘DNA signature’ in human sperm, which may perhaps operate as a key that unlocks an egg’s fertility thereby stimulating new life.Drs David Miller and David Iles from the University of Leeds, i...
Fertility donor pay debate call
The UK's fertility watchdog has called for a fresh debate on reversing the ban on paying egg and sperm donors.Head of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, Professor Lisa Jardine, says proper payment may persuade more donors to come forwa...
Where sperm abnormalities cause infertility
When testing a couple for infertility, the man’s semen is generally tested first because tests for women are far more complicated, invasive and expensive. Studies show that 40 per cent of infertility is because of a medical problem with the man.A f...
Mutation causing one type of male infertility found
Researchers have found a genetic mutation that lies behind one type of male infertility and may have been a cause of unsuccessful In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments in some couples.The mutation lies in one specific protein present in sperm calle...
Fertility clinics in Raleigh
Photo by creninDuke Fertility Center leads the way in egg freezing, fertility services for cancer survivors, and pre-implantation genetics. Their website includes the cost of each procedure listed, as well as their pregnancy success rates.UNC Special...
Quebec's New Fertility Funding A Bonus
In late June, Quebec passed a bill that will see the province pay for up to three cycles of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, treatments for infertile couples.The government is still working out the details of the new program, but Jean-Marc Lachance, c...
Tips for Men Diagnosed With Infertility
Dr. Turek offers this advice for men diagnosed with infertility:1. Take control of the matter – Take the initiative and educate yourself as this helps you get control of the situation and helps with decision-making. Consider going to informational ...
Men Diagnosed With Infertility Suffer Intense Negative Sexual, Personal and Social Strains
A new research study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine and led by noted men’s health researcher Dr. Paul Turek has a powerful conclusion: that men diagnosed with infertility suffer intense negative sexual, personal and social strains that...
Five ways to increase male fertility
According to the Mayo Clinic, male infertility is a factor in about half the cases of couples who are diagnosed as infertile. Following are five ways men can increase their fertility:1. Avoid using lubricants which can hinder sperm motility.2. Give u...
10 common fertility myths
Once a couple makes the life-changing decision to start a family, they can become extremely frustrated if they do not conceive on the first try. There are many legitimate reasons as to why the couple may not be conceiving, but there is also a great d...
Can sperm really be created in a laboratory?
Photobucket photo by didi775Anybody who has, for whatever reason, dreamed of a world without men in the past probably looked to the cloners to make it happen. Few would have imagined it might one day be possible to create human sperm in a laboratory,...
Vegetables may boost fertility
Stock photo by SidWebb Men who eat healthier diets may also have healthier sperm, according to new research from Spain.Mendiola and his team, who reported the findings in the journal Fertility and Sterility, compared the nutrient content of the diets...
Daily sex helps improve fertility
Compared to other mammals, humans have low fertility rates. Less than 30% of conceptions result in a successful pregnancy. But a new study may have a way to attenuate the problem: more sex.In order to find a way to lessen DNA problems of sperm, Dr. D...
Forty percent of fertility issues male
Image via WikipediaCHICAGO, June 18 (UPI) -- Fatherhood might be far from the minds of most young men, but their behavior when young can contribute to later male infertility, a U.S. researcher said.Dr. Suzanne Kavic, a reproductive specialist at the ...
Amazing fertility boosting food plan
As new research links red meat to slower sperm, we look at how the right diet can dramatically improve a couple's chances of conceiving.Having trouble getting pregnant? Experts now believe that following the right diet could be the single most import...
Avoid or Ignore? 11 Sperm-Killing Suspects
Tight briefs, red meat, varicose veins or stress? Which has been shown to actually reduce a man's sperm count and lead to infertility? Low sperm count is an uncomfortable subject for some men to discuss, which may be why so many urban legends have sp...
Father’s Day Can Be Reality with Medical Help
Father's Day is a day for fun with dad and special treats made just for him. But for couples struggling with infertility, Father's Day can be another painful reminder that their family is not yet a reality.Just as many women face infertility obstacle...
Paxil Linked to Damaged Sperm, Could Impair Male Fertility
Picture by damitronIt is widely known that some anti-depressants can affect sexual functioning in men and women. A new study has found that men taking paroxetine—brand names Seroxat and Paxil — can experience impaired fertility and sperm damage, ...
Healthy diet may boost men's fertility
A study in the journal Fertility and Sterility found a connection between an antioxidant-rich diet and sperm quality: Download this podcastNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who eat healthier diets may also have healthier sperm, new research from Spain ...
Exposure to combustion by-products linked to male infertility
Picture by vierdrieA new study adds to the growing literature suggesting that chemical exposure may affect male fertility.Men exposed to higher levels of combustion by-products had an increased risk of infertility, according to results from a study c...
