Researchers at George Washington University have linked fast-food consumption to the presence of potentially harmful chemicals, a connection they argue could have “great public health significance.” Specifically, the team found that people who eat fast food tend to have significantly higher levels of certain phthalates, which are commonly used in consumer products such as soap and makeup to make them less brittle but have been linked to a number of adverse health outcomes, including higher rates of infertility, especially among males.
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Potential Effects of Fertility Treatments on Breast Density, Cancer Risk
Infertility and hormonal fertility treatments may influence the amount of dense tissue in the breast, a risk factor for breast cancer, according to a study involving 43,313 women, published in the open access journal Breast Cancer Research.
Can’t Lose Weight or Get Pregnant? Maybe it’s PCOS
It’s a disease that affects as many as 10 percent of women. It can lead to infertility, diabetes and heart disease. Yet fewer than half of the women who have it will ever be diagnosed, according to experts’ estimates.
Utah Woman With Rare Infertility-Causing Disease Faces Challenges with Hope
A local mental health therapist was recently diagnosed with a rare disease that causes infertility, and she is trying to get pregnant despite the small chance of success.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association to Observe National Infertility Awareness Week
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.
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.
These Are the Top 7 Causes of Infertility in Women
It’s harder to get pregnant than you think. That may be music to your ears if you’re young, single, and nowhere near ready for kids. But for many couples trying to conceive, the reality of infertility is daunting, stressful, and extremely life-interrupting.
Human Stem Cell With Half a Genome Could Help Infertile Couples
Sometimes less is more. Scientists have created a new kind of human stem cell that has just half a genome. The cells can be turned into any tissue in the human body, despite only containing one set of chromosomes. The discovery will provide a vital tool for developing therapies to treat a range of conditions, including cancer and infertility, and may even shed light on why we reproduce sexually via two parents rather than one.
Gene Causes Rare Form of Infertility in Women
Chinese researchers have identified genetic mutations that cause infertility in a small number of women. Mutations in the TUBB8 gene appear to cause defects that prevent the women’s eggs from maturing properly. Scientists are not certain how many women are affected by infertility caused by persistent immature eggs, but it is thought to be rare – it has been reported to be as low as 0.1 percent of women who seek fertility treatment in China.
Infertility Treatments, in Your Home
Many would-be parents are turning to at-home products to help them conceive—before, during and after seeking professional treatment for infertility. The growing do-it-yourself arsenal ranges from devices that mechanically assist the uniting sperm and egg, to tests that diagnose what’s going wrong. Some are Food and Drug Administration approved; some are MacGyver-esque uses for ordinary household items.