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Plastics in common household items may cause fertility defects
The contaminant bisphenol-A (BPA)—widely used to make many plastics found in food storage containers and dental products—can have long-term effects in female development, according to a recent study by Yale School of Medicine researchers.   view more (2007-02-15)

Chromosomal problems affect nearly all human embryos
For the first time, scientists have shown that chromosomal abnormalities are present in more than 90% of IVF embryos, even those produced by young, fertile couples.   view more (2009-07-01)

For young boys with cancer, testicular tissue banking may be option to preserve fertility
For parents of children with cancer, the hopeful news is that pediatric survival rates have steadily improved for decades. Among the bad news-treatments that enable survival often cause infertility.   view more (2009-11-10)

Young early stage ovarian cancer patients can preserve fertility
A new study finds that young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve future fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease.   view more (2009-08-10)

A computer simulation tool that predicts the influence of forest clearings on soil fertility
The process of clearing consists of cutting down trees in such a way that those remaining have more resources and can grow more. The question was if too many had been cut down, with the concomitant removal of nutrients, and the manner, therefore, in which this process might affect long-term soil fertility.   view more (2004-09-08)

MGH researchers confirm that bone marrow restores fertility in female mice
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers confirms that female mice that receive bone marrow transplantation after fertility-destroying chemotherapy can go on to have successful pregnancies throughout their normal reproductive life.   view more (2007-08-01)

Researchers Examine Protein Vital to Reproduction Process, Regulation May Increase Chances of Pregnancy
In its early and most critical stages, human reproduction requires precise, vital functions. The role of one sperm-delivered protein, which is crucial to the process, is being closely observed by scientists from the United States and Canada. Lab tests in recent years have produced valuable information and hopes of regulating that protein to... view more... (2007-03-20)

Disabling mouse enzyme increases fertility
Changing the sugars attached to a hormone produced in the pituitary gland increased fertility levels in mice nearly 50 percent, a research group at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found.   view more (2008-05-19)

Women who drink moderately do not face a longer wait to become pregnant
Women who regularly drink a moderate amount of alcohol while trying to conceive do not have to wait longer than teetotallers to become pregnant, according to new research published today (Thursday 29 November) in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal, Human Reproduction. In fact, the study shows that women who do not drink at all can... view more... (2001-11-27)

Diabetes linked to male infertility; excess sugars in the body have direct effect on sperm quality
Diabetes in men has a direct effect on fertility, a scientist told the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today.   view more (2008-07-09)

Synthetic Cannabinoid May Aid Fertility in Smokers
A reproductive medicine specialist at the University at Buffalo has shown that a new compound may improve the fertility of tobacco smokers who have low sperm count and low percentage sperm motility.   view more (2006-12-04)

New role for tamoxifen as fertility drug for breast cancer patients?
US fertility experts have discovered a potential new role for the wonder drug tamoxifen - helping breast cancer patients to have babies by IVF. In a study published today (Wednesday 8 January) in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal Human Reproduction [1], researchers from New York's Cornell University report the first IVF pregnancy to... view more... (2003-01-03)

Hydrocarbon afterglow reveals reproductive cheaters
An 'honest indicator' has been discovered by a scientific team at Arizona State University that reveals reproductive cheating. But before you run out to buy an infidelity identification kit, know that it only works for ants.   view more (2009-01-12)

Europe's healthcare systems supports trend for quality and quantity in ART
Madrid, Spain: Europe's systems for healthcare are generally more able to support couples seeking fertility treatment than anywhere else in the world, experts will tell the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today (Wednesday, 2 July).   view more (2003-07-01)

US researchers sound warning note over postponing fatherhood - new findings confirm male fertility declines with age
Further evidence that men's fertility declines with age is reported today (Thursday 6 February) in Human Reproduction[1] - Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal. A study of 97 healthy non-smoking men aged from 22 to 80 has demonstrated that, as they age, men's semen quality declines. There was a continuous reduction in sperm motility... view more... (2003-02-02)

Fatherhood possible for many testicular cancer survivors, study finds
The overall rate of fatherhood after treatment for testicular cancer is high, but the ability to conceive and the time to conception are influenced by the type and intensity of treatment.   view more (2005-11-02)

Researchers set standard for male fertility
Researchers in Leeds and the USA have developed a ‘gold standard’ for fertile sperm, in a major step towards understanding male infertility. In an article published in The Lancet, (pp772 06/09/2002) the researchers explain how they analysed genetic fingerprints from a range of sperm samples. Sperm cells have a complex genetic... view more... (2002-09-06)

'The snip' may have irreversible effects on sperm
Scientists call for more research into the long-term effects of vasectomy, as results revealed today(1) suggest that the effects of 'the snip' might not be as "reversible" as previously thought. Work led by Dr Sheena Lewis at Queen's University Belfast on testicular biopsies shows that men who had a vasectomy more than 10 years ago have... view more... (2004-03-30)

New technique could sustain cancer patients' fertility
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have completed a critical first step in the eventual development of a technique to retain fertility in women with cancer who require treatments that might otherwise make them unable to have children.   view more (2009-07-15)

New technique could save cancer patients' fertility
The tiny translucent egg nestled in the special laboratory gel was a mere 30 days old, but its four-week birthday caused researchers to quietly celebrate.   view more (2009-07-14)
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