For an embryo to survive, it must attach to the lining of the uterus within days of conception. However, if this lining, called the endometrium, is too thin, the embryo can't latch on. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering have developed a new...
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...
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...
Researchers looking for an alternative to uterus transplants successfully restored uterine structure and function in rabbits using bioengineered uterine tissue. The research, published in Nature Biotechnology, showed that the engineered tissue developed native tissue-like structures and was able to support pregnancies leading to live births....
Freezing and storing embryos during fertility treatment using a technique called vitrification is safe, although women are less likely to become pregnant and have a live birth the longer the embryos are stored, according to new research published in Human Reproduction, one of the world’s...
Women with endometriosis may be more likely to have a close relative with the disease. However, research into the potential link is still developing. Endometriosis is a complex condition. Many factors beyond heredity may increase a person’s risk of developing it. Is endometriosis hereditary? More research is...
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...
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...
Endometriosis patients with thyroid dysfunction may have increased risk of more intense chronic pain and increased disease severity, a study suggests. The underlying disease mechanism of endometriosis is still unclear. Autoimmune thyroid disorders are associated with endometriosis, but the mechanism by which the two diseases are linked...
Patients with severe endometriosis and pelvic pain show the most pronounced improvements in quality of life within one year after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, a new study reports. Laparoscopic surgery is the current gold standard to treat endometriosis. A small incision is made to allow a tool...
