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Infertility is Rising in Hong Kong, and the City Lacks Medical Staff in the Field
There’s a lot of mystery and guesswork surrounding infertility, but one thing is for certain: Hong Kong needs more scientists and training in this medical field. One in six couples in the territory is infertile, compared to one in 10 two decades ago.
North Dakota Earns C in Group’s Ranking of Fertility Friendliness
When Suzy Alberts and her husband, Kristopher, decided to pursue fertility treatments, they discovered their insurance wouldn’t cover the costs.This lack of insurance mandate, as well as recent proposed legislation, counted against North Dakota on a “fertility friendliness” scorecard recently issued by Resolve, a national association that promotes reproductive health and equal access to family-building options for men and women experiencing infertility.
Male Infertility: Some Thoughts for Inquiring Men Who Want to “Do It Yourself”
by William D. Petok, Ph.D.
While the state of fertility and infertility knowledge has grown enormously since the first IVF baby was born, one would be hard pressed to understand the role of men in the equation if you read only …
Many Work to Erase Infertility Stigma on Father’s Day
Nearly half of all infertility cases involve men, yet it’s often perceived as a woman’s issue according to local patient advocacy groups.
Frontiers of Fertility
The human reproductive system may be a prolific thing, but it’s also a very fragile thing, and there is a lot that can go wrong with it. In the U.S. alone, more than 7 million women have received treatment for infertility, spending more than an estimated $5 billion per year.
Researchers Develop Sperm-Sorting Design That May Aid Couples Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 70 million couples experience infertility worldwide. Current data suggests that nearly one third of infertility disorders are due to poor sperm quality. For couples undergoing in vitro fertilization, certain sperm characteristics, such as motility and stamina, are crucial when sorting and selecting sperm. However, selecting the fittest sperm can be a challenge.
Genetics and Infertility
By Daniel A. Potter, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
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It is estimated that up to 20% of couples experience infertility as defined as not achieving or maintaining a pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse.
Family history can be a factor …
Health Beat: Fighting Male Infertility-What Not To Do
Millions of couples suffer from infertility. Contrary to popular belief, doctors say at least 50 percent of the time, infertility is actually because of the man. There are some things men can do to prevent infertility.
Obese Women Miss Out Under IVF Shake-Up
Couples in Scotland who need help conceiving will be guaranteed two free infertility treatments from 1 July