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An Australian infertility study has revealed disturbing levels of vitamin D deficiency among men who are unable to impregnate their partners. The discovery surprised Sydney researchers investigating the incidence of DNA fragmentation of sperm, a significant factor in male infertility ... "Vitamin D and folate deficiency are known to be associated with infertility in women, but the outcomes of the screening among men in our study group came as a complete surprise.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Canada bans bisphenol A in baby bottles Oct 19, 2008
Studies have shown the chemical can imitate the female hormone estrogen, and it has been linked to cancer and infertility in animals. "It is concluded that bisphenol A be considered as a substance that may be entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health," the health and environment departments said Friday in the government publication Canada Gazette. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dutch tug of war over tulips, pesticides Oct 18, 2008
Kathalijne Buitenweg, a European lawmaker with the Dutch Green Left party welcomes the pesticide ban, saying it will help prevent chemicals that can cause cancer, affect DNA and cause infertility from ending up in drinking water. "On this point, we have to chose for our health," she said. (MSNBC -- International)
Free Fertility Consultations to be Offered by Sher Institutes in Support of National Infertility Awareness Week Oct 18, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM(R)) announced today that their physicians across the country will offer free fertility consultations in support of National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), which runs October 19-25, 2008. Conceived by Resolve: the National Infertility Association, NIAW is in its 19th year ... "With something as important and potentially life-changing as infertility treatment, we believe that knowledge is power. The more... (PR Newswire)
Canada to put BPA on toxic substances list Oct 18, 2008
BPA causes infertility and obesity in mice. The chemical may reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments. (CTV.ca)
Putting the kids on ice Oct 18, 2008
Most clinics will allow women who are facing infertility from chemotherapy or radiotherapy to store their eggs, but only two in Australia offer the service, not covered by Medicare, to women considered "socially infertile" - those without a partner or wanting to delay motherhood to further their careers ... "Obviously having frozen eggs is better than having no eggs at all, but they need to know that age is the biggest factor in infertility by a mile. If I have a single girl come to me at 39 or... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Life with breast cancer: Head-to-toe truths Oct 17, 2008
Women with cancer who want to have kids can discuss egg preservation with an oncologist before beginning chemo, which can cause early onset of menopause and associated infertility, Weiss says. "During the years of hormonal therapy, pregnancy is unsafe," she explains. (CNN -- Health)
Soothing Music Reduces Stress, Anxiety And Depression During Pregnancy Oct 15, 2008
(July 5, 2007) Complementary therapies in assisted reproduction may diminish the effectiveness of medical treatment for infertility in women, a scientist will tell the 23rd Annual Conference of the European Society. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Expert touts birth-control darts for Valley Forge Park deer Oct 14, 2008
If that single shot is followed up with a booster within three weeks, infertility rises to 95 percent. According to the Humane Society, PZP is considered experimental because the drug has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as "safe and effective" for use as a wildlife contraceptive. (King of Prussia Courier, PA)
Reproductive Wellness Treatment Center Hosts Expo For Couples Oct 14, 2008
"San Diego has some of the most renowned fertility experts in the country, and yet so many couples who struggle with infertility have no idea where to turn when they face fertility issues," said reproductive wellness clinical director. "This even is designed to help change that by giving individuals and couples the valuable information they need to help them take control of their fertility.". (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Discovery Health is Expecting! Season Two of DELIVER ME is Due on Tuesday, November 11 at 10 PM ET/PT Oct 14, 2008
From high-risk pregnancies, to adjusting to unexpected complications, to struggles with infertility; Drs. Park, Hill and Bohn have been there personally and professionally. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Surrogate boom Oct 13, 2008
" The Rotunda clinic where baby Daisy was conceived is tucked away in a side street of an exclusive Mumbai suburb. The clinic's director is Dr Gautam Allapadia, a leading infertility specialist. He spelled out clearly why his clinic was so successful with foreign couples. Booming trade "The costs are substantially less than they would spend in developed countries like the USA and the UK. There is no paper work involved, the couples don't have to go through any lawyers, it's a clean issue, and... (BBC News)
Adoption no panacea for leftover IVF embryos Oct 13, 2008
When embryo adoption became available about 10 years ago, infertility doctors and medical ethicists thought it would help many couples resolve the dilemma of leftover embryos ... "It's not without problems," said Dr. Richard Paulson, chief of the division of reproductive endocrinology and infertility at USC. "We thought this was going to be a solution. It is not.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
California couples can give embryos to science Oct 13, 2008
Though the UCSF bank's paperwork may be especially laborious because of the options for stem cell research, most research groups have a detailed consent process, says Dr. David Diaz, an Orange County infertility doctor. "The bureaucracy can be overwhelming," he says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2008 Oct 12, 2008
House repossession poses the biggest threat to people's mental health, even more than losing a job or receiving a diagnosis of infertility, according to a U.K. survey released Friday to mark World Mental Health Day. The survey of about 2,000 people, conducted for the mental health charity Rethink, found that 46 percent of respondents rated house possession as the event that would most damage their mental health. (Washington Post)
Gays fulfil parenting dream in India Oct 12, 2008
MUMBAI: They don't make a traditional family portrait, but there is steady stream of gay couples coming to the city for infertility treatment to have babies ... In fact, in the last week of September, city's infertility specialist Dr Gautam Allahabadia spoke at the fourth world congress of the World Association of Reproductive Medicine in Mexico about his Bandra clinic's experience with 12 gay couples ... "Gay and lesbian couples opting for IVF has been reported from the US and Israel," said... (India Times, India)
Repossession 'is mental threat' Oct 10, 2008
House repossession was rated as the event most likely to cause mental health problems, ahead of redundancy, or finding out about infertility. Charity Rethink called for action to prevent a "mental health disaster". (BBC News)
Proteins In Sperm Unlock Understanding Of Male Infertility, Says New Study Oct 10, 2008
9, 2008) Proteins found in sperm are central to understanding male infertility and could be used to determine new diagnostic methods and fertility treatments, according to a paper published by the journal Molecular and Cellular Proteomics (MCP) ... The article demonstrates how proteomics, a relatively new field focusing on the function of proteins in a cell, can be successfully applied to infertility, helping identify which proteins in sperm cells are dysfunctional ... "Up to 50 percent of... (Science Daily)
Unregulated Sperm Donation Causes 30 Women to Be Impregnated by Same Man Oct 10, 2008
In South Australia, the law says infertility treatments are only for infertile couples or those at risk for transmitting a serious defect. Thus, gays and lesbians generally have to find donors outside the system, Dutney said. (Fox News -- Politics)
Renowned Fertility Advocate Pamela Madsen Launches Blog and Website Oct 8, 2008 Rong Li Lab probes mechanism of asymmetry in meiotic cell division Oct 8, 2008 Fertility bill passes first hurdle Oct 8, 2008 Are We There Yet? Oct 7, 2008 The Contraceptive Pill And Infertil... Oct 7, 2008 Breastfeeding After Surrogacy Oct 3, 2008 What to do with leftover embryos in fertility clinics? Sep 25, 2008 Jools Oliver shows off her bump as she and Jamie share their joy ... Sep 24, 2008 Key Proteins Identified In The Quest For Male Contraceptive Sep 24, 2008 Michael J. Fox in Durham today Sep 23, 2008 Obesity May Lower a Mans Fertility Sep 22, 2008 Newsweek: Can cell phones hurt male fertility? Sep 20, 2008 The toll of technology Sep 20, 2008 Autoimmune Endometriosis Sep 19, 2008 Determining The Structure Of Nuclear Receptor Has Implications For A Host Of Diseases Sep 19, 2008 Heavy Consumption of Coffee, Beer and Red Wine May Cause Male ... Sep 19, 2008 TODAY: Baby born from 21-year-old sperm Sep 18, 2008 Sons of infertile men may be next Sep 18, 2008 Wine, Coffee, Nuts and Beer linked with male infertility: Study Sep 18, 2008 Diabetes may cut male fertility Sep 18, 2008 UC Davis researchers find decrease in hysterectomy complications Sep 18, 2008 Merck Serono Completes Enrollment in the REFLEX Trial of Rebif(R) in Patients at Risk of Developing Multiple Sclerosis Sep 17, 2008 Dad with CF beats infertility, hits double Sep 17, 2008 More from TODAY: Rethinking fertility Sep 17, 2008 Research shows spike in IVF babies Sep 17, 2008 Global stigma of infertility Sep 16, 2008 How beer, wine, coffee and nuts can ALL 'lower a man's fertility' Sep 16, 2008 Vaccine could 'eradicate chlamydia in 20 years' Sep 16, 2008 Monsanto abandons production of Prosilac Sep 15, 2008 Call to screen youngsters for chlamydia Sep 15, 2008 Semen Analysis Sep 14, 2008 Who does 20-week abortion limit help? Sep 14, 2008 Sue Nelson has all the banter from the BA Science Festival Sep 12, 2008 Cryopreservation: Saving Fertility, And Species Sep 11, 2008 Low Testosterone Seen in Men with Type 2 Diabetics Sep 11, 2008 Gap junction protein vital to successful pregnancy, researchers find Sep 11, 2008 UPDATE 1-US FDA panel backs Pfizer osteoporosis drug Sep 10, 2008 Use of cancer medicine for fertility:Drugs controller under ... Sep 10, 2008 Acupuncture May Hold Promise For Women With Hormone Disorder Who Experience Fertility Challenges Sep 10, 2008 Young, childless, and snipped Sep 9, 2008 Report on lead effects in wild game expected in 4 to 6 weeks Sep 9, 2008 Palin's support of daughter right, support of abstinence-only flawed Sep 9, 2008 A Biological Clock for Dads Too Sep 9, 2008 Why cancer is winning Sep 8, 2008 'Dozens' of under-16s have STIs Sep 8, 2008 Housecalls Through Your TV Sep 8, 2008 DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 7) Sep 7, 2008 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and PureOlogy to Host First Annual 'NOCC and PureOlogy's Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer' Sep 7, 2008 Movement wants fewer PVC office products Sep 7, 2008 * So close, but so far Sep 7, 2008 Once A Day Keeps The Fertility Doct... Sep 6, 2008 LIJ Breaks Ground on $300M Inpatient Pavilion to House Katz Women's Hospital, 88 Private Patient Rooms for Mothers, Parents and Family Members Sep 5, 2008 Northey highlights restrictions Montana cattle (32) Sep 5, 2008 OUT THERE: Man Sues to Get Leg Back Sep 5, 2008 Brain protein may hold key to fertility Sep 4, 2008 Facebook: Hitting where it hurts Sep 3, 2008 Abstinence Education Is Still a Good Idea Sep 3, 2008 WHO urges action to kick polio out of NigeriaYaounde, Cameroon (PANA) - With Nigeria the only African country andone of the four worldwide where polio is endemic, the World HealthOrganisation (WHO) has called for an urgent action to interrupt wildpoliovirus in Northern Nigeria. 02/09/2008 Full Text... Sep 3, 2008 Perfumes linked to infertility Sep 3, 2008 HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008 Risks and benefits of antipsychotics in children and adolescents Sep 2, 2008 Perfume 'risk to unborn babies' Sep 1, 2008 Know the Symptoms of Polycystic Ova... Sep 1, 2008 No more needles in trash, state says Sep 1, 2008 BIOTECH: Master switch for hunger, reproduction, identified Sep 1, 2008
The founder and former executive director of the American Fertility Association (AFA), Ms. Madsen has spent more than two decades on the cutting edge of policy and public education about infertility issues and treatment as well as fertility preservation and protection ... Among her accomplishments, Ms. Madsen: -- Founded and led the American Fertility Association (AFA) in establishing itself as the premier patient advocacy organization for education and support surrounding fertility, infertility... (PR Newswire)
These losers are really winners Oct 8, 2008
Schelin, 31, and his wife struggled with weight and other health problems including infertility. A year ago, he decided to seek a non-surgical weight loss program with a proven support system. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
"Infertility and birth defects are often related to problems during oocyte meiotic cell divisions," said Rong Li, Ph ... "Failure in the chromosome movement will lead to failed oocyte maturation and infertility. These findings provide an important step toward a better understanding of the process of meiotic divisions and how actin generates the force to power intra-cellular movements.". (EurekAlert!)
The laws - which were subject to a conscience vote - would also remove the infertility requirement placed on a surrogate mother seeking treatment on behalf of a commissioning parent. Coalition MPs all voted against the bill but only four Labor Party members defected. (The Age)
Symptoms of retrograde emission include infertility and cloudy urine after orgasm. To get to the bottom of this disorder, afflicted men should make an appointment with their health care provider or urologist to determine any physiological causes. (Fox News)
The Contraceptive Pill And Infertility: How The Pill Could Spoil Your Fertility Or Cause Birth Defects ... The Contraceptive Pill And Infertility ... The Contraceptive Pill And Infertility. (Suite101.com)
Infertility is emotionally painful and draining, particularly if the couple has been trying for several years and had several failed cycles of treatment. Choosing to adopt or go down a surrogacy route can be a positive way forward for some couples, but even this is sometimes tinged with the pain of not being able to experience pregnancy, not being able to give birth and not enjoying the bond and closeness brought about by breastfeeding. (Suite101.com)
The majority of infertility patients are in favor of using left-over embryos for stem cell research and would also support selling left-over embryos to other couples, according to a recent survey ... The researchers surveyed 1,350 women who presented for infertility at a large, university hospital-based fertility center in Illinois ... The survey included 24 questions on patient demographics, obstetric and infertility history, and opinions about using extra embryos for stem cell research and... (EurekAlert!)
She does not profess to be an expert on infertility and in fact only writes one chapter on it. The rest of the book talks about being pregnant and giving birth, again where she just talks honestly without trying to offer advice. (Daily Mail)
The scientists identified proteins that could serve as both targets for new male contraceptives as well as medications for treating infertility. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Critics of stem cell research have downplayed the scientific potential and elevated ethical concerns about the use and destruction of embryos created as a routine phase of infertility treatment. Critics also fear the use of stem cells as a step toward human cloning or the capability to develop "designer" children. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The findings suggest that obesity alone is an "infertility factor" in otherwise healthy men, write Dr. Eric M. Pauli and his colleagues at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey. Of the 87 men in the study, 68 percent had had a child. (Newsmax)
Can Cell Phones Contribute to Male Infertility. Newsweek Health | Newsweek. (MSNBC -- Politics)
A huge increase in male infertility has been recorded in Australia over the past 30 years with all sorts of causes cited. Now it seems men would be unwise to rest their mobile phones - and perhaps even their wi-fi laptops - on their laps. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Endometriosis affects 10 20% of women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain and infertility. In 1984, Syracuse researchers first noted various immune phenomena including changes in complement levels in women with infertility caused by endometriosis ... Researchers propose that these anti-endometrial antibodies might be partially responsible for failure of implantation leading to infertility. (Suite101.com)
18, 2008) In a study published this week in PLoS Biology, Eric Xu and colleagues have determined the molecular structure of a nuclear receptor, which regulates the expression of specific genes within cells, that may serve as a drug target for diseases related to heart and blood vessel development, human embryonic development and female infertility. Researchers also found that the receptor, named COUP-TFII, is activated by retinoic acid, a form of Vitamin A.. (Science Daily)
Heavy Consumption of Coffee, Beer and Red Wine May Cause Male Infertility. Heavy Consumption of Coffee, Beer and Red Wine May Cause Male Infertility ... Heavy Consumption of Coffee, Beer and Red Wine May Cause Male Infertility. (News Locale)
Baby born from 21-year-old sperm - Rethinking Infertility - MSNBC.com ... 17: TODAYs Natalie Morales catches up with two couples struggling with male infertility; TODAYs Matt Lauer talks to Ken and Michelle Decker about their struggles to get pregnant ... TODAY highlighted the male side of infertility Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Health)
Lester V. Bergman / CorbisA single sperm from a man struggling with infertility may be enough to conceive, but what does that mean for the next generation ... 17: TODAYs Natalie Morales catches up with two couples struggling with male infertility; TODAYs Matt Lauer talks to Ken and Michelle Decker about their struggles to get pregnant ... The first few babies born using a process that transformed male infertility by allowing doctors to use sperm from men with impossibly low counts and... (MSNBC -- Health)
The study conducted at the Medical Research Council, Cambridge has revealed that the common items such as Peanuts, Red wine; Coffee and Beer that men usually consume have certain chemicals in higher levels that may result in male infertility ... The study however was unable to determine the minimum quantity of eatables that could lead to infertility. (Little About)
Defective sperm DNA is one cause of male infertility, pregnancy failure and miscarriage but the implications for sperm affected by diabetes is unknown. Writing in Human Reproduction, the team said the findings were worrying given rapidly rising rates of diabetes and more research was needed. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
The UC Davis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers an extensive array of inpatient and outpatient evaluative and therapeutic programs in gynecology, gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. The department's specialists also offer genetic counseling for high-risk pregnancies and assistance in managing menopause. (EurekAlert!)
Merck Serono has leading brands serving patients with cancer (Erbitux(R)), multiple sclerosis (Rebif(R)), infertility (Gonal-f(R)), endocrine and cardiometabolic disorders (Glucophage(R), Concor(R), Euthyrox(R), Saizen(R), Serostim(R)), as well as psoriasis (Raptiva(R)). With an annual Rnditure of around EUR 1bn, Merck Serono is committed to growing its business in specialist-focused therapeutic areas including neurodegenerative diseases, oncology, fertility and endocrinology, as well as new... (PR Newswire)
Dad with CF beats infertility, hits a double - BabyQuest- msnbc ... Dad with CF beats infertility, hits a double. (MSNBC -- Health)
Rethinking Infertility - TODAYshow ... The following non-profit organizations contributrited information to TODAY's Rethinking Infertility series ... Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after a year of trying to get pregnant. (MSNBC -- Health)
Seems that low fertility or occasional infertility is a natural limit to our population - why should we try and side-step this ... Couples who have been through the infertility journey would rather be run over by a truck than to jump through hurdles with IVF or adoption ... The emotional pain of infertility, failed IVF cycles and ill-informed comments from the general public only serve to make an already difficult journey harder. (ABC Online)
In developing countries, where infertility is seen as a personal failing, or even a curse, a woman who can't conceive may face devastating ostracism ... "It is very, very difficult for people in the United States to deal with [infertility], and yet, when you go to other cultures, it's even more devastating to people," says , president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and a board member of the International Federation of Fertility Societies ... In some developing countries, the... (MSNBC -- Health)
Beer, wine, coffee and nuts all contain high levels of chemicals linked to male infertility, a study has found ... Beer contains high levels of chemicals linked to infertility ... Some have hinted that the compounds protect against cancer, heart disease and the side-effects of the menopause, while others have linked high levels to an increased risk of breast cancer and male infertility. (Daily Mail)
It can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease in women and is associated with an increased risk of infertility, ectopic pregnancy and chronic pelvic pain. Dr David Wilson, a co-author of the study and head of mathematical modelling of infectious disease at the centre, says there is currently no chlamydia vaccine available, and nor has one yet been tested in humans. (ABC Science Online)
There are more than suggestions of harmful effects of rBGH with animals where studies have shown increased infertility and a 50 percent increase in lameness. The growth hormone has been banned in 31 other countries. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
"We already know that screening prevents the long term problems caused by chlamydia like pelvic infections, ectopic pregnancies and infertility," he said. "If we started screening young people annually now through schools then we'll be preventing these things ten years into the future, but this seem to be too much of a time lag for politicians to see the attraction of funding it.". (The Age)
Upto 40% of infertility is related to the male partner and upto 50% of sub-fertility cases also have some degree of male factor infertility involved ... There are varied treatments for male factor infertility depending on the type of problem you have ... Surgery - if your infertility results from a physical problem, such as a blockage in the vas deferens (the tube from the testicles to the urethra), then sometimes surgery can be effective at correcting the problem. (Suite101.com)
Were the committee to go by the views of infertility and gynaecological experts, it would be hard to argue against a raft of changes. Experts point out that there were no high-tech gadgets and procedures to detect fetal abnormalities when the law was formulated, nearly four decades ago. (Times of India)
There's a man with a second career ahead as a comedian as he managed to turn infertility into a scientific laugh-fest ... He was constantly approached by people - some with amazingly personal and painful revelations of infertility or miscarriages. (BBC News -- Science)
Cryopreservation Techniques Bring Hopes For Women Cancer Victims And Endangered Species. Cryopreservation Techniques Bring Hopes For Women Cancer Victims And Endangered Species. (Science Daily)
"Whatever else is happening with diabetes and heart disease ... gross sexual dysfunction and infertility could be part of the story," Dandona told Reuters Health in an interview. In 2004, Dandona and his colleagues reported low testosterone levels in middle-aged men with type 2 diabetes, as well as "inappropriately low" levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which are essential to fertility. (MEDLINEplus)
The findings have important implications for early pregnancy loss and female infertility, she said ... This research was sponsored by the recently established Center for Research in Reproduction and Infertility, which is funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (EurekAlert!)
"The panel felt, overall, women would benefit from having this drug available," said Dr. Sandra Carson, the panel's chairwoman and the director of reproductive medicine and infertility at Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. The Food and Drug Administration will weigh the advice before deciding if Fablyn can be sold. (Reuters)
Use of cancer medicine for fertility:Drugs controller under journal fire. "; }else{ user_status=". (Business Standard)
8, 2007) Metformin, a drug used to treat diabetes and thought to hold great promise at overcoming the infertility associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is less useful for helping women with the. . (Science Daily)
And while men in their late 30s or 40s are often the ones who opt for the surgery, Dr. Dale McClure, director of Male Infertility at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, says he sees "a fair number of people under 35" who have undergone the procedure. Don't Miss. (CNN)
In adults it can lead to high blood pressure, hearing loss and infertility. In August, the North Dakota Agriculture Department sent a letter to all meat processors in the state with suggestions for reducing the likelihood of lead particles in venison. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Among the claimed errors were: misrepresentation of contraceptive-failure rates, misrepresentation of condom's effectiveness in preventing HIV transmission, erroneous claims regarding abortion and risks of infertility, premature birth, and promoting stereotypes of gender roles, and other scientific errors, including the correct number of chromosomes passed to a fetus from its mother and father. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Historically, infertility has been seen as a female issue, as has the increased risk of Down syndrome and other birth defects, but studies now also link higher rates of autism, schizophrenia and Down syndrome in children born to older fathers ... Even now, he said, though about half of infertility cases are caused by male factors, such as low sperm count or motility, there are many more tests to evaluate a woman's fertility than a man's ... A French study published in the current issue of... (Time.com)
Scientists have discovered the crucial ovulation-triggering role played by a small protein molecule in the brain, a finding that could hold the key to new therapies for infertility. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- Health)
It is known as the "silent infection", as it often shows no symptoms, but if left untreated can cause infertility. To avoid identifying individual children, the statistics division did not publish figures concerning less than four people. (BBC News -- UK)
Stork is joined on stage by Dr. Lisa M. Masterson, M.D., a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, adolescent gynecology and family planning. She is on staff at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and maintains a private office in Santa Monica. (W-USA News, DC)
Tina Fey and old "SNL" pal Amy Poehler prove that with the right tone and timing, you can make a successful lowbrow comedy about anything - even infertility. High-powered career woman Fey hires trashy Poehler as a surrogate mother, making for some guilty-pleasure gutter talk - from both of them, actually - around birthing class and the maternity ward. (Boston Globe)
The symptoms include: -- Bloating -- Pelvic or abdominal pain -- Trouble eating or feeling full quickly -- Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often Common risk factors of the disease include genetic predisposition, personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer, increasing age and undesired infertility. If a woman's risk factors fit any of these criteria, she should proactively inform her doctor. (PR Newswire)
Exposure to phthalates may affect the reproductive system, increasing infertility and reducing sperm count. Phthalates have also been linked to asthma and respiratory disease. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Many parents, having struggled with infertility for years, pursue several avenues at once to increase their chances of having at least one child. If two adoptions or an adoption and a pregnancy work out at about the same time, the stage is set for virtual twins. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Previous studies of male factor infertility have also shown that abstinance can damage the DNA of sperm and that men who don't have sex or who have little sex have declining fertility. A larger study carried out in Israel involving 6,000 men found that when they abstained from sexual intercourse for two weeks, the amount of semen they produced increased, but the amount of sperm decreased. (Suite101.com)
"It has long been clear that women have unique needs when it comes to healthcare. The North Shore-LIJ Health System has always recognized this fact, and now the time has come to direct even more attention and resources to meet these needs." Under the banner of the Katz Women's Hospital, both LIJ Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital will continue to deliver a full range of obstetrical and gynecologic services, including: preconception counseling, antepartum testing, high-risk... (PR Newswire)
In its principal animal hosts, it causes loss of young through spontaneous abortion or birth of weak offspring, reduced milk production, and infertility. There is no economically feasible treatment for brucellosis in livestock. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
A debate is raging in Australia over whether playing the long, hollow didgeridoo can lead to female infertility ... "We know very clearly that there's a range of consequences for a female touching a didgeridoo -- infertility would be the start of it, the Aboriginal association s manager says. "I won't even let my daughter touch one. (Fox News)
WELLINGTON - Scientists have discovered the crucial ovulation-triggering role played by a small protein molecule in the brain, a finding that could hold the key to new therapies for infertility ... As an approach to treating infertility in some women, it could allow for ovulation to be induced in a more natural way than current therapies, the research added. (MSNBC -- Health)
"Trying to get pregnant? Visit our site now. We're a national network of fertility specialists treating male and female infertility.". Thanks, Facebook, for calling me barren. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Others can lead to infertility. There are other realities that birth control advocates overlook as well. (Townhall.com)
Some groups in the predominantly-Muslim Northern Nigeria oppose the immunisation of their children for the polio virus and other childhood diseases, claiming it could lead to infertility and population reduction. But the Nigerian government, working with key Islamic and traditional leaders, has since stepped up efforts to debunk the claim. (Panapress.com)
Pregnant women are being told not to use perfumes or scented creams, after they were linked to cancer and infertility in unborn baby boys ... Infertility problems and testicular cancer have increased sharply in Britain in recent decades ... Susan Seenan, from the charity Infertility Network UK, said: 'I would be very concerned about alarming women until these tests have been done on humans. (Metro)
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
A further concern with antipsychotic treatment in paediatric populations is the hyperprolactinemia caused by many of these antipsychotics and its long-term consequences (osteoporosis, infertility). In our cross-sectional study with 66 children, hyperprolactinemia was present in 78. (EurekAlert!)
Pregnant women have been told that using perfumes or scented creams may increase the risk of unborn boys developing infertility in later life. Edinburgh University researchers claimed a crucial window between eight and 12 weeks of pregnancy determined future reproductive problems. (BBC News -- Health)
Though it is most commonly associated with infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) causes a variety of symptoms and health implications ... Irregular periods: The International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID) defines this as periods in which the woman experiences 1) cycles that last more than 6 weeks 2) bleeding that is long-lasting 3) bleeding that is either unusually slight or unusually heavy 4) spotting frequently ... Trouble getting pregnant: Infertility is... (Suite101.com)
The measure, aimed at protecting waste workers and the general public, will complicate needle disposal for tens of thousands of San Diego County residents with self-medicated conditions such as diabetes, infertility, hepatitis and allergies. Online: For a list of state-approved mail-back services for sharps, go to For information about drop-off locations in the county for household hazardous waste, which includes sharps, go to sdcounty. (San Diego Union Tribune)
Further research could lead to new obesity and infertility treatments, said Montminy, who took part in a study identifying the molecular switch. The study was published Sunday in the online edition of the journal Nature Medicine. (North County Times)
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