The hormone estrogen is the recommended treatment for menopausal night sweats and hot flashes, but some women are unable or unwilling to use it. Now a clinical trial suggests that the antidepressant venlafaxine, often used as an alternative, is equally effective.
Month: May 2014
Stress Degrades Sperm and Fertility, Study Finds
Psychological stress may degrade sperm quality and sperm fertility, according to a study published today in the journal Fertility and Sterility
Male Infertility Linked to Increased Mortality
Men who were found to have abnormal semen parameters in an infertility evaluation had a higher risk for death compared with men who underwent an infertility evaluation but were found to have normal semen parameters, according to a cohort study published online May 16 in Human Reproduction. The higher mortality rate in these men may suggest a common cause of infertility and mortality
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults May Carry HPV
About two-thirds of healthy American adults are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), but only a few of the strains they carry are the high-risk types known to cause cancer, new research suggests.
9 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Your SexABILITY
Dr. Lauren Streicher says women of all ages are eager to talk about what she calls their “sexABILITY,” if only doctors would just ask.
Fight Over ‘Little Pink Pill’ Raises Sexism Questions
It’s called the “little pink pill,” a tiny tablet that could have a huge impact on treating female sexual dysfunction. If it’s approved, it would become the first drug of its kind on the market.
Sperm Donor or Parent? Check the Box on California Form
A bill aimed at protecting the parental and adoptive rights of same-sex couples in California passed a key legislative hurdle on Monday in an effort to close gaps in a state law that have led to at least one high-profile legal case.
High Cholesterol Levels May be Linked to Infertility in Both Men and Women
A new study finds a couple may have difficulty conceiving a child if both the man and woman have high cholesterol levels.
47 and Pregnant: The New Baby Boom on the Rise
As a grandmother and mother to four women, Tammy Guarino was about to embark on a life of traveling and relaxing with her husband. However, this year the 47-year-old got the news that her family would be growing. “I just couldn’t believe it. I had been on the pill for 25 years and I got off. Then, eight days later I was pregnant,” said Guarino. She thought her pregnancy days were over, especially being in her late 40s. However, her doctor confirmed the news, making her his oldest expecting patient.
Are Known Donors a Safe Choice?
by Naomi Cahn
Last week, the California Court of Appeal for Los Angeles County issued its opinion in Jason P v. Danielle S. In this highly publicized decision, the court allowed a known sperm donor to …