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

Infertility Risk Perception Increased in Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 -- Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer have higher rates of perceiving increased infertility risk but frequently overestimate or underestimate their risk, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in JAMA Network... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Doctors issue warning over Sharon Osbourne's three-day fast: Millions of women could be at risk of infertility
The British American 70-year-old TV personality said she doesn't eat for 'at least' three days on the latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast. Doctors have advised against the practice. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why Black women experience infertility more but seek treatment less than white women
From better medical training to more inclusive health benefits, a host of new efforts are aimed at reversing long-standing disparities and stigma that have prevented Black women from seeking out fertility treatments. Why it matters: Black women may be twice as likely to have fertility challenges…#pewresearchcenter #stephaniethompson #beingablack #thompson #historic #ivf #medicaid #kff (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Chances of conception shown to improve when urine ovulation tests used
Timed intercourse using urine ovulation tests will increase the chances of conception, according to researchers at the University of Oxford. A new review of research shows that couples using urine ovulation tests (dipstick devices which show when ovulation will occur by detecting changes in hormones released into the urine) to assess the optimum time for... Read moreThe post Chances of conception shown to improve when urine ovulation tests used appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Women's health fertility infertility Source Type: news

Uganda: Surrogacy and the Over Five Million Ugandan Couples Grappling With Infertility
[Nile Post] Records obtained from the Uganda Fertility Centers and studies made on the country's demography dynamics indicate an increased rate of infertility amongst Ugandan couples. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - September 20, 2023 Category: OBGYN Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Pregnancy and Childbirth Uganda Source Type: news

TPG-backed AHH picks controlling stake in Asian Institute of Nephrology & Urology for Rs 600 crore
The acquisition marks AHH’s foray into the urology and nephrology segment. AHH focuses on single specialty, since its launch in 2017, it has acquired single specialty chains such as CTSI (oncology), Motherhood Hospitals (women and child health), and Nova IVF (infertility). (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - September 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Why Diabetes Risk Is Higher For Older White Women
Phthalates – the toxic chemical cocktail manufacturers use to make plastic products more durable and personal products smell better – can increase your risk of developing diabetes by up to 63%… That’s the terrifying conclusion of a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.1 And according to the researchers, the damaging effects extend beyond diabetes in these women. Phthalate exposure also contributed to a higher incidence of obesity, infertility, and other endocrine disorders over a six-year period. For reasons not yet understood by the scientists, this damaging associatio...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 19, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Nutrition Source Type: news

Nearly every cleaning product in your home may release hundreds of toxic chemicals linked to cancer and infertility when used - and leave them lingering in the air for up to four HOURS, study suggests
Researchers at the Environmental Working Group, in the US, tested 30 common household products such as glass cleaners, stain removers and air fresheners for their study. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Trendy zero-carb keto diet could boost millions of women's chances of getting PREGNANT
The ketogenic diet - which prioritizes eating healthy fats and avoiding carbs - has been hailed as a powerful weight loss and anti-inflammation tool. Now researchers say it may also help infertility. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Embryo grown in lab could help women with infertility problems
Scientists hope growing a near-human embryo just from stem cells will boost our understanding of infertility, miscarriages, genetic diseases and birth defects. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility
Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news