The cramps you get during your period can be tough. If you suffer from endometriosis though, the pain could be so strong that it could affect your daily routine. Severe pain during intercourse could also be a sign of endometriosis. In both cases, you should...
Diet can influence sperm quality after just a few weeks. This is the conclusion of a study by researchers at Linköping University, in which healthy young men were fed a diet rich in sugar. The study reinforces the link between nutrition and male reproduction and...
Hungary will provide free in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment to couples at state-run clinics, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced. He said fertility was of "strategic importance". Last month his government took over Hungary's fertility clinics. Mr Orban, a right-wing nationalist, has long advocated a "procreation over immigration"...
A rigorous U.S. government-led study found that zinc and folic acid supplements don’t boost men’s fertility, despite claims that they do. The mineral and the vitamin are important for sperm production and are found in many common foods. Previous studies on whether over-the-counter supplements might boost...
There is a direct link between a man’s diet and testosterone, according to research by scientists at the University of South Australia and Flinders University. The research showed that what men eat could affect their fundamental male sex hormone. The study is the first to identify...
Endometriosis is a challenging condition to deal with. Chronic pain has a physical and emotional toll on your well-being. One in 10 women are affected by endometriosis and many do not have a diagnosis for 7-12 years, as endometriosis’ symptoms are similar to other gynecological conditions....
A 36-year-old man born without testicles received one transplanted from his identical twin brother in a six-hour operation performed in Belgrade, Serbia, by an international team of surgeons, according to a New York Times report. The surgery was intended to give the recipient more stable levels...
Higher consumption of phytoestrogens (plant-derived estrogens found in soy and other foods that are similar to the female hormone estrogen) is associated with a reduced risk of endometriosis, an Iranian case-control study suggests. Phytoestrogens are naturally-occurring plant compounds that share a similar chemical structure and function...
A new study by Italian investigators points to a link between perimenopause and sharp decline in sexual function. The results, published in Menopause, show that vaginal atrophy—a treatable condition—is the factor that has the most impact on the negative trend. The cross-sectional study enrolled 518 women...
From the moment a girl reaches puberty, her eggs begin maturing and gradually losing quality. Genetic researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem helped discover a biological switch that delays egg aging without losing egg quality – in worms. They’re hopeful this breakthrough may lead to a...
