Male fertility is a new epidemic, at least if you’ve seen the news coverage. This burgeoning crisis seems to be related to the effects of age, inspiring headlines such as: “Men Also Suffer Age-Related Infertility,” “Too Old to Be a Dad,” “High Manxiety: Thirtysomething Men Are the New Neurotic Singles,” and my favorite, “The Male Biological Clock—It’s Tick-Tick-Ticking Too.”
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High Cholesterol May Mean Low Fertility, Study Says
High cholesterol levels may diminish fertility in couples trying to have a baby, according to a recent study.
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
Actor’s Custody Case Ruling May Impact Other Dads
A ruling in actor Jason Patric’s custody battle could have repercussions for an unexpected population — women who use fertility treatments.
7 Fertility Myths, Busted
There are many things couples trying to have a baby can do to boost their chances of pregnancy. But there is also a lot of misinformation out there about fertility, so experts say people should be careful about which advice they heed.
State Denies Fertility Help for Singles
Do you want to get fertility treatments in Hawaii? If you’re married, there’s a good chance that the treatments will be covered by insurance.
Fertility Treatments ‘Threaten Our Humanity’, Warns Robert Winston
IVF pioneer Lord Winston has warned that a growing market for fertility treatments could “threaten our humanity”, including if the rich were able to pay for so-called “designer babies”.
Hormone Boost ‘May Help Infertility’
A study shedding light on the way key hormones affect the brain could pave the way for new fertility treatments, researchers say.
Stress May Be A Factor In Couples’ Infertility
You’ve likely heard of a couple who tried unsuccessfully for years to have a child, only to conceive soon after they turned to adoption as an alternative. If you have, you’ve probably surmised that stress can undercut fertility.
Scientists Create Take-Home Fertility Test for Men
Two former Sandia National Laboratories scientists have come up with what they say is a take-home fertility test for men, the Albuquerque Journal reported Friday.