A novel approach of administering platelet-rich plasma and gonadotropins near the ovarian follicles is showing promise in restoring ovarian function in women with early menopause. As more women look to build their careers before pursuing motherhood, the average age of conceiving a child continues to be...
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is the first institution studying the effects on sperm of men who receive the vaccine, according to the study’s principal investigator, Ranjith Ramasamy, M.D., associate professor and director of reproductive urology. “Based on the mechanism by which mRNA acts,...
Women may have to wait up for up to eight months for their fertility to return to normal after stopping some forms of contraceptives, new research suggests. Oral contraceptives were, and still are, the most used method of contraception, but long-lasting reversible contraceptives, such as intrauterine...
A new drug that may be able to improve fertility for women with ovulatory problems has been showcased by researchers at Imperial College London. The drug, called MVT-602, acts via the natural 'kisspeptin' hormone system in the body. It modifies the activity of kisspeptin, making it...
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have identified a single-measure biomarker in sperm mitochondrial DNA that may predict male reproductive health and pregnancy success. The discovery applies not just to couples seeking care for infertility but also for the general population. This biomarker could become...
Fertility clinics have seen a sharp rise in the number of women inquiring about egg freezing – up to 50 percent more inquiries at some clinics. They have reported that for many of these women, the lockdown has triggered a period of reflection over their...
Males who suffer from moderate or severe cases of COVID-19 could experience reduced fertility, according to a new study conducted by Dr. Dan Aderka of Sheba Medical Center. Aderka reported that not only was the virus found within the sperm of some 13% of screened male...
Men might want to think twice before reaching for their smartphone at night. A new study found correlations between electronic media use at night and poor sperm quality. Preliminary results show that greater self-reported exposure to light-emitting media devices in the evening and after bedtime is...
Infertility affects 10% to 15% of couples globally, and while often viewed as a women's health problem, men contribute to around half of the cases. A new male fertility test based on Cornell research could help predict which men might need treatment and which couples might...
The fluid that surrounds an egg when it is released from the ovary acts as a chemical attractant to sperm, but may also select sperm from certain males over others. Researchers from the universities of Manchester and Stockholm showed that follicular fluid contains chemical signals that...
