New study suggests women who come off the contraceptive pill cannot get an accurate assessment of their fertility for months.
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Few Lifestyle Changes Improve Sperm Shape, Size
For couples struggling with infertility, there are few lifestyle changes men can make to improve the size and shape of their sperm, suggested a new study.
Study: Women Who Give Birth Later Live Longer
Women who naturally conceive their last child after age 33 tend to live longer than those who have their final child by age 29, according to a new study by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine.
Cell Phone in Your Pant Pocket is Killing Sperms Leading to Infertility
Cell phones, an integral part of everyday life, is also known for some health hazards. The radiation from cell phones is a major cause of concern. This new study, led by researchers at the University of Exeter, highlights the strong association between cell phone radiation and male infertility.
Effects of the Little Blue Pill: Study Finds Higher Melanoma Risk For Men Who Use Viagra
The little blue pill may have a powerful side effect aside from boosting sexual performance. A new study that appears in JAMA Internal Medicine reports that the use of sildenafil (or commonly “Viagra”) is associated with melanoma. The authors reveal that the drug may increase the risk of melanoma or skin cancer by as high as 84 per cent.
Marijuana May Affect Fertility in Young Men
“If you’re a cannabis user and you’re trying for a baby … stop.” This advice comes from Dr. Allan Pacey, senior lecturer in andrology at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and lead author of a new study that suggests using marijuana could increase a man’s risk of fertility problems.
Why There May Never Be A Birth Control Pill For Men
A new study in mice has shown that a previously developed male hormonal (testosterone) oral contraceptive method is unable to stop the production and / or the release of sperm.
New Approach May Boost Survival From Advanced Prostate Cancer
Adding the chemotherapy drug docetaxel to standard hormone-depleting therapy may extend the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer, a new study finds.
High Cholesterol Levels May be Linked to Infertility in Both Men and Women
A new study finds a couple may have difficulty conceiving a child if both the man and woman have high cholesterol levels.
No Link Found Between Low Sperm Count, Birth Defects
Having a low sperm count doesn’t seem to determine whether a man’s children will be born with birth defects, a new study indicates.