There’s a reason why “boom times” and “baby boom” both contain an onomatopoeic signifier of the procreative act. In developed countries, fertility rates tend to go up and down with GDP.
Month: September 2014
Conceiving The Possibilities: The Management of Infertility in Women with Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a poorly understood, progressive disease affecting women in their reproductive years. It creates an inflammatory environment in the pelvis and reproductive system, leading to the development of adhesions (scar tissues) and endometriomas (cysts known as chocolate cysts), which cause chronic pelvic pain symptoms and can compromise fertility.
Who Is A Parent?
By Bob Bamman, LCSW
A really good question! This age of political correctness demands us to use terms that accurately reflect the reality of the referenced situation. Hence, the uproar some years ago when adoptive parents took issue …
French Researchers 3D Print Embryo Models for In Vitro Fertilization
Clearly, anything that can be done to improve the chance of successful fertilization followed by a healthy pregnancy and baby is extremely valuable. It is here that 3D printing enters the story.
Pediatrics Group Says IUDs Teens’ Best Birth Control Choice
Pediatricians, take note: From now on, IUDs are the first-line choice for adolescents seeking long-term contraception.
Local Governments Offer to Subsidize Infertility Teatment for Men
To counter the nation’s ultralow birthrate, five prefectural governments are offering to subsidize fertility treatment for men, sources said, in addition to the nationwide program.
Emergency Contraception May Not Be Available to All Young Men
Young men often run into difficulties when they attempt to buy the morning-after pill for their partners, a new study suggests.
CVS Cuts Checks After Charging Women Birth Control Co-Pay
One of the largest U.S. pharmacy chains is reimbursing women it illegally charged co-pays for birth control, a practice that is no longer legal under ObamaCare.
Diet Affects Sperm Competitiveness
It’s well known that omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) can help to prevent heart disease but new research has found that these essential fatty acids can also increase the chance of paternity success.
Quit Smoking And Slouching: 6 Surprising Health Problems That May Be Killing Your Sex Drive
To have optimal sex performance at any time and any place, avoid these six bad health habits from poor posture to smoking, which can silently kill your sex drive.