RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association will recognize National Infertility Awareness Week®, April 24 through April 30, 2016. The movement brings together millions of women and men living with infertility, healthcare, mental health and adoption professionals, and lawmakers to raise awareness about the disease.
Month: April 2016
How Your Underwear Affects Your Sperm
You may have heard that tightie whities hurt your sperm. The theory is that if underpants hold your scrotum close to your body, it makes your testicles too warm, creating a hostile environment for sperm production.
Doctors Urge Congress to Fund Zika Research, Preparation
Dozens of organizations joined the March of Dimes on Tuesday in urging Congress to approve an emergency funding measure to protect pregnant women and to promote research on the Zika virus.
Post-Menopausal Hormone Therapy Cuts Heart Disease
A team of US researchers has found that hormone therapy, when taken within six years of menopause, may slow the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis — the primary underlying pathway that leads to heart disease and stroke.
Evidence Emerges that 45% of Common Sunscreen Ingredients Mess with Sperm Function
Researchers have found that 13 out of 29 UV filters used in sunscreens in the US and Europe can disrupt the function of human sperm cells – with some even mimicking the effect of the female hormone progesterone, and messing with sperm mobility.
Indiana Woman Shares Infertility Story in Push for Change
One Central Indiana woman is sharing the story of her struggle, in an effort to open doors for others. She is asking state lawmakers to require insurance companies to cover infertility treatment.
Even When Women Aren’t Obese, PCOS Can Mean Pregnancy Problems
Women who suffer from a leading cause of infertility that can be made worse by obesity may not be able to escape pregnancy problems just by maintaining a normal weight, a recent study suggests.
Zika Virus Mosquitoes May Spread Farther North Than Thought
Two mosquito species that carry the dangerous Zika virus may inhabit a wider range of North America than previously thought.
Ancient Virus Determines Babies’ Sex
Yale researchers believe an ancient viral DNA strand — incorporated into the mammalian genome as recently as 1.5 million years ago — plays a key role in turning off the X chromosome.