Infertility Linked With Small Autism Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Children of parents with infertility had a slightly higher rate of autism spectrum disorder, a population-based cohort study of over 1.3 million children found. Compared with children born from unassisted conception, parents... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - November 20, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Risk for Autism Increased for Children Born to Those With Infertility
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 -- Children born to individuals with infertility have a slightly higher risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Nov. 20 in JAMA Network Open.Maria P. Velez, M.D., Ph.D., from Queen ' s... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Stress and infertility are connected
When the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to take off, Alice Domar, Ph.D., had a hunch her clients with infertility were still more stressed about getting pregnant than the deadly virus that was spreading around. She was right. “We did a study of about 3,000 patients and they said that infertility…#alicedomar #phd #inceptionfertility #ivf #antimullerian #fortunecom (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sperm and egg donors should no longer be granted ANY anonymity, say fertility regulation chiefs
People who donated sperm or eggs to help infertile couples have babies were able to remain fully anonymous for decades. That was until this year, however. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: Nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Fibroids often are diagnosed in women between 20 and 40. They can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain and infertility. Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says there's a newer nonsurgical procedure to remove fibroids. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/59C6mvXPF7I Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:04) is in the downloads at the end of the post.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - November 6, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Celiac Disease and Higher Risk of Women ’s Health Disorders
Women with celiac disease had significantly higher rates of polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular menstruation, and infertility, compared to women without the condition, a study says. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Could your PHONE be making you infertile? Alarming study on plunging sperm counts sparks warning for men to 'be conscious' of using their mobile too much
The team, from the University of Geneva, collected data on 2,886 men aged 18 to 22, who provided a semen sample. Participants also answered questions on their mobile phone use. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Infertility Definition Expanded to Be More Inclusive
(MedPage Today) -- Infertility is no longer restricted to just women in heterosexual partnerships. Now, circumstances common among LGBTQ people and single women trying to get pregnant can meet the official definition for infertility. The new clinical... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - October 27, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Doctors' Group Expands Definition of'Infertility '
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 -- A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to conceive... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Gambia: African First Ladies to Raise Awareness On Infertility, Stigma
[The Point] Eleven African First Ladies including the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow recently gathered in India to discuss issues relating to the health of people with a focus on infertility and stigma. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - October 25, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: Gambia Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth West Africa Women and Gender Source Type: news

Doctors' Group Expands Definition of'Infertility '
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023– A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).  While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Study Identifies Parent/Caregiver COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns
MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 -- Parent/caregiver concerns about COVID-19 vaccines include infertility and general concerns about vaccines, according to a study published online Oct. 23 in Pediatrics. Aubree Honcoop, from the University of Nebraska... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children ’s physical and mental health
Men have biological clocks too. Fertility drops with age, and the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia risesWhen we think of the effects of age on baby-making, we tend to focus on women. That withering supply of eggs. Those chromosomal problems. Infertility. But men are affected by age too. There is now a substantial – and growing – body of evidence that suggests delaying fatherhood may carry its own consequences. These are seldom talked about – how often, for example, are men told to “pay more attention” to their biological clocks?Nor, generally, are fertility ser...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 22, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Alison Motluk Tags: Reproduction Fertility problems Health Science Society Biology Men Life and style Source Type: news

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Announces Comprehensive and Inclusive Model Benefits for Family Building Options
First-ever model benefits available from leading advocacy group working to remove barriers to family building. NEW ORLEANS, La., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is proud to announce the first-ever comprehensive and inclusive model benefits... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 16, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news

Mediating role of relational aggression in the association between infertility stigma and marital relationship distress in infertile women - Mikaeili N, Eyni S, Mousavi SE, Ebadi M.
This study aimed to mediate the role of relational aggression in the associ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news