A new discovery by Cornell researchers may lead to therapies that allow women who are made infertile by radiation or chemotherapy treatments to have children.
Month: January 2014
Scientists Working on the Male Pill that Could Make Vasectomies a Thing of the Past
The Holy Grail of male contraception is a pill that would be 100% effective in preventing pregnancy but leave a man free to enjoy a full sex life.
Testosterone Isn’t the Help Some Hoped for When Women go Through Menopause Early
With plummeting hormone levels, natural menopause before age 40 can put a damper on women’s mental well being and quality of life. But bringing testosterone back up to normal may not bring them the boost some hoped for, found a new study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
High Estrogen Levels Plus Diabetes May Boost Dementia Risk
Older women with high levels of the hormone estrogen may be at a greater risk for dementia, especially if they also have diabetes, new research suggests.
Danish Study: Infertile Couples 3 Times More Likely to Divorce
According to new study for a lot of couples having a child is an integral part of their vision for their lives. When that dream is disputed by infertility, the impairment to these couples marriage can be irreparable.
What You Should Know About Pregnancy After 40
Whether you were building your career, searching for the right guy, or just weren’t ready to start a family until now, you’re definitely not alone. The birth rate for women ages 40 to 44 increased by 3 percent from 2008 to 2009, the most recent year for which data is available, which is the highest jump since the late ’60s, according to the CDC.
Neanderthal-Human Sex Bred Light Skins and Infertility
It is surprising what a little hanky-panky can do. A handful of sexual encounters between humans and Neanderthals made many of us what we are today, affecting both our appearance and our vulnerability to disease. But the genetic legacy left by the Neanderthals also highlights just how different we are from our sister species.
Meeting the Cost of Conceiving
Melanie Martin, a surgical nurse in San Diego, said she and her husband cut every corner they could think of to save up enough money to pay for conceiving a child through the technique known as in vitro fertilization.
Analysis: Are We Overusing IVF?
The indications for IVF have expanded from tubal disorders to many causes of subfertility, including unexplained. But with limited evidence underpinning its extended remit Esme Kamphuis and colleagues explain how the risks could outweigh the benefits.
Hormone Replacement Associated With Increased Pancreatitis Risk
Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been associated with an increased risk for acute pancreatitis in a prospective study of more than 30,000 women in Sweden.