The DVIF&G staff has reviewed the latest articles, news snippets, and medical briefs and summarized each into clear, concise "news you can use" during your fertility process.
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>>  H1N1 “The Swine Flu” and You
What is the H1N1?
2009 H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new...[more]
>>  Are Antibacterial Cleansers Safe?
Dr. Bill Lasley and his research partner, Dr. Chen, at the University of California, Davis (UCD), are actively researching endocrine disruptors. Endocrine...[more]
>>  Boys More Likely After Blastocyst Transfer
According to research conducted at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Reproductive Medicine Associates in New York City, boys are more likely to...[more]
>>  High Fat Dairy May Help Boost Fertility
Despite the fact that federal nutritional guidelines recommend that adults consume only low-fat dairy products, a new study discovered a link between...[more]
>>  New Key to Sperm Development
Researchers at the University of Illinois-Urbana recently discovered a gene and related mechanism that are fundamental to the embryonic development...[more]
>>  Ovarian Cancer Patients and Fertility Drugs
A multicenter, retrospective study conducted in France found that fertility drugs can be taken safely by women who experience infertility after conservative...[more]
>>  Fish Oil May Boost Babies’ Hand-Eye Coordination
Several studies have recently reported the benefits of pregnant women taking fish oil supplements for babies’ intellectual development. Now, a new study...[more]
>>  Less Invasive Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy
A retrospective study conducted at Wayne State University found that laparoscopic surgery, a less invasive method than laparotomy, is preferable to...[more]
>>  Why You Crave Comfort Foods
Humans under stress turn to foods that are high in carbohydrates and other comfort foods. These foods help to lower the amount of cortisol released...[more]
>>  Where There's Smoke, There's Fire
Smoking can adversely affect the reproductive system, as well as many systems of the body. Several studies have linked the effects of smoking in spermatogenesis...[more]
>>  Do You Know these Facts About Stress
  • The presence of stress in your life can negatively impact fertility
  • The presence of stress overburdens the sympathetic nervous...[more]
>>  Infertile Women Often Have Other Health Problems
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco at the 62nd annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) in...[more]
>>  Multivitamin Intake Reduces Risk of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A study recently conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that women who take multivitamins when they become pregnant are less...[more]
>>  Don't Pass the Salt Shaker
64 percent of adults and 16 percent of children in the United States are now considered obese. Salt intake, besides taking in more calories than you...[more]
>>  Fish Intake, Contaminants, and Human Health
There has long been a debate regarding the benefits of fish consumption in pregnant women. Now there's no question that it is beneficial, according...[more]
>>  Psychological Health and Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends that pregnant women undergo psychological screening once each trimester...[more]
>>  Guidelines for a Healthy Pregnancy
Following the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Medical Association (AMA), the federal government issued recommendations...[more]
>>  Blood Pressure Medication Linked To Birth Defects
ACE inhibitors, a class of blood pressure medication that work by relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the heart, have been found to...[more]
>>  Mumps Outbreak in Adults
During the first half of 2006, 11 states reported outbreaks of mumps. Most of the cases were in the Midwest, but Pennsylvania also was included. Although...[more]
>>  Antioxidants in Pregnancy
Recent studies on the use of antioxidants in pregnancy have raised concerns about their efficacy and safety. So far the results are conflicting, and...[more]
>>  Conception Delay May Mean It’s a Boy
The longer it takes a couple to conceive, the more likely they will eventually have a boy, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the...[more]
>>  FDA Launches Public Health Program to Educate Pregnant Women
The FDA recently launched a public health program to educate pregnant women about the risks of food-borne illnesses that can cause serious health problems...[more]
>>  Sperm Quality Declines With Age
Sperm declines in quality as men age, swimming more slowly and becoming more genetically defective, according to a study recently published in Proceedings...[more]
>>  Success of Single Embryo Transfer
Two studies recently published in the journal Fertility and Sterility indicate that transfer of a single embryo in an IVF cycle can reduce the numbers...[more]
>>  New Research Shows Link Between Sperm and Air Quality
Where a man lives and works may affect his ability to conceive a child, according to a three-year study conducted by researchers at the Keck School...[more]
>>  Paxil and Pregnancy
Taking the antidepressant Paxil® early in pregnancy carries a slightly higher risk of heart-related birth defects than other antidepressants, reports...[more]
>>  Stay Calm During IVF
It has long been known that stress can affect fertility. But a new Swedish study found that high levels of stress and worry do not seem to affect a...[more]
>>  The Secret of Older Moms
New research conducted at Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem found that the ability to conceive later in life may be inborn. When the Israeli...[more]
>>  Natural Supplements Lower Blood Lipids
According to research conducted by cardiologist Erminia M. Guarneri, M.D. published in the March 2006 edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology, there are...[more]
>>  Fit and Pregnant
Many athletes worry about losing their fitness level when they become pregnant. While that may be true for some women, a new study published in the...[more]
>>  Lack of Estrogen Receptor May Lead to Infertility
Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) may have discovered why some women don’t respond to fertility drugs....[more]
>>  Bicycling May Cause Erectile Dysfunction
A study recently published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that ill-fitting seats on bicycles can cause erectile dysfunction in a small number...[more]
>>  Don’t Neglect Your Teeth
A visit to the dentist should be an important part of prenatal care, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Chile...[more]
>>  New Study Finds Coffee Does Not Cause High Blood Pressure
A study conducted by researchers at Boston’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women...[more]
>>  Certain Surgery Boosts Fertility for Women with Endometriosis
A new report conducted by Dr. Emile Darai from Hopital Tenon in Paris and her team of researchers found that women with colorectal endometriosis improve...[more]
>>  New Guidelines for Pregnant Women With Asthma
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP), a division of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is urging expectant mothers...[more]
>>  Confidentiality Matters To Sperm/Egg Donors
A recent study presented at the joint meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Canadian Fertility Society found that compensation...[more]
>>  Toxin Exposure Linked to Immune Disorders
If you’re pregnant be careful to avoid any exposure to trace amounts of lead and mercury. A recent study conducted by Rod Dietert, Ph.D., professor...[more]
>>  Some Vaginal Lubricants May Harm Sperm
Findings from a recent study presented at the ASRM/Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society meeting in Montreal show that three brands of commonly used...[more]
>>  Protein in Sperm May Lead to New Fertility Treatments
Researchers at the Genome Information Research Centre at Osaka University in Japan have discovered a protein in mouse sperm that must be present for...[more]
>>  Rest Now for An Easier Labor
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco San Diego found that pregnant women who sleep less than six hours a night average 29 hours...[more]
>>  How Couples Choose IVF Centers
A recent study published in Fertility and Sterility conducted by The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority shared how infertile couples choose...[more]
>>  Talk Therapy for Depression
Talk therapy fared as well as antidepressants in treating moderate to severely depressed patients, according to a recent University of Pennsylvania...[more]
>>  PCOS Linked to Liver Disease
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, found that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may be at increased risk for liver...[more]
>>  Smokers in Wales Can't Receive IVF
Citing long-known data linking smoking to infertility and reduced in vitro fertilization (IVF) rates, government officials from Wales recently passed...[more]
>>  Lung Infection May Cause A Common Pregnancy Complication
In a groundbreaking study recently published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, researchers suggest that chlamydia pneumoniae...[more]
>>  Obesity Drug Leptin May Restart Menstrual Cycles in Some Women
Researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston may have found a new use for the hormone leptin,...[more]
>>  Putting Off Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A new study conducted at the University of Southern California found that women who have their first child after age 35 are only 58 percent as likely...[more]
>>  An Easier Way to Eat Whole Grains

To help promote health and to reduce the growing numbers of obese Americans, General Mills recently converted all of its breakfast cereals to whole...[more]

>>  Study Urges Women With Excess Hair to Receive Endocrine Evaluation

According to a study of 188 women conducted by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB), women...[more]

>>  Better IVF, Fewer Twins

Women today who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) are having fewer twins and triplets than ever before thanks to improvements in the technique....[more]

>>  Australians Develop Sperm Sorter

A new machine may help infertility experts sort out “good” sperm from “bad” sperm to boost conception rates. Called the sperm sorter, the machine...[more]

>>  New Study May Shed Light On Unexplained Infertility

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center and published in the journal Science found a receptor...[more]

>>  New Caloric Guidelines for Expectant Moms

When you’re eating for two, more calories are really better. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine...[more]

>>  IVF Still An Option for Some With Borderline Ovarian Tumors

A recent study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility found that patients whose borderline malignant ovarian tumors are caught...[more]

>>  The Emotional Toll of Infertility On Men

Men are just as depressed as women over infertility, according to a recent study conducted by doctors at the Human Assisted Reproduction Ireland...[more]

>>  Diet Linked to Endometriosis

Researchers from the Gynecologic Clinic of the University of Milan, Italy have found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables seems to protect women...[more]

>>  A Health Benefit for Older Mothers

A recent study published in the Journal of Fertility and Sterility found that delaying pregnancy lowers a woman’s risk of developing ovarian...[more]

>>  Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Insulin Resistance

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that low vitamin D intake has a small but important impact on insulin resistance,...[more]

>>  Yo-Yo Dieting Bad for Immune System

Women who continually diet to lose weight may be wreaking long-term havoc on their immune systems, according to a recent study published in the Journal...[more]

>>  Pregnancy May Boost Breast Cancer Survival Rates

Here’s a ray of hope for women who have been treated for breast cancer. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle found...[more]

>>  Delaying Pregnancy May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk

Finally good news for women who put off having children until age 35 or later. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Southern...[more]

>>  Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes May Help PCOS Patients

Researchers from Stanford University recently found that a drug commonly prescribed to treat diabetes can also help improve symptoms of polycystic...[more]

>>  Pregnancy May Lessen Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) usually does not worsen during pregnancy, according to results of a recent study conducted by researchers at Brigham...[more]

>>  Get Your Flu Shot

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has disseminated new guidelines for flu shots. The CDCP urges all obstetricians and gynecologists...[more]

>>  Drug Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder May Cause Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

A recent study published in OB/GYN News conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School found that about 10 percent of patients with...[more]

>>  Breast-feeding Linked to Infant Survival Rates

It’s long been known that breast-feeding is best for both mother and child. But a new study confirms that there must be something powerfully therapeutic...[more]

>>  Low DHEA Levels Strongly Tied to Low Libido

A study by Dr. Susan Davis, Research Director of the Jean Hailes Foundation in Clayton, Australia, suggests that low serum dehydroepiandrosterone...[more]

>>  Keeping Tabs On What You Eat

According to the U.S. Dietary Survey, overweight people tend to underestimate the amount of calories they consume. The researchers found that women...[more]

>>  New Guidelines for Healthy Cholesterol

According to an article published in the September 2004 issue of Endocrinology Today, levels for acceptable LDL cholesterol have been lowered....[more]

>>  In Vitro Births Rise in U.S.

With increased success rates and improved assisted reproductive technologies (ART) at their disposal, fertility clinics delivered 16 percent more...[more]

>>  Exercise Key to Healthy Erectile Functioning

Here’s another incentive for men to work out. According to a study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, men who exercise...[more]

>>  A Little Cinnamon Helps Lower Insulin Resistance

Just a gram of cinnamon per day can help those with type 2 diabetes experience up to a 30 percent reduction in blood levels of glucose, fats, and...[more]

>>  Television Viewing Time Linked to Obesity/Diabetes Risk

A new study found that the more you watch television, the greater your risk of developing diabetes and becoming obese. The Nurses Health Study found...[more]

>>  Low Selenium Intake Linked to Preeclampsia

Researchers from the University of Surrey’s School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences in the United Kingdom found that pregnant women who do not...[more]

>>  Help for Women Who Stop Menstruating

A recent study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh found that cognitive therapy could help women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea,...[more]

>>  Study Finds Time Spent Watching TV Increases Obesity/Diabetes Risk

Couch potatoes beware. A group of researchers performed an obesity analysis using data obtained from the Nurses Health Study and found that time spent...[more]

>>  Marijuana Use Linked to Poor Quality Sperm

According to a recent study conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, men who smoke pot frequently...[more]

>>  Painless Remedy for Fibroids

A pilot study conducted at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that the focused waves of ultrasound can “burn away” uterine fibroids, without harming...[more]

>>  Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy Hard to Lose

The SPAWN Study of post-delivery weight retention in women found that women who were overweight before pregnancy did not have a higher risk of weight...[more]

>>  New Therapy Preserves Fertility in Some Endometrial Cancer Patients

A new study conducted by researchers at Hopital General Juif in Montreal gives hope to some women with endometrial cancer who hope to conceive.

The...[more]

>>  Beware of Trans Fats

If you’re trying to conceive or newly pregnant, eating a healthy diet low in saturated fat is important to your health and your baby’s. New research...[more]

>>  Adult Diseases Linked To Fetal Environment

Research has already found that healthy eating during pregnancy will help ensure a healthy baby later by reducing his or her risk for certain health problems,...[more]

>>  Sperm Defects May Cause Some Miscarriages

Researchers have long suspected that defective sperm may contribute to miscarriage, but a new study is the first to prove that it may occur.

Whether...[more]

>>  Intra-Abdominal Fat Linked to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Researchers have recently discovered why some nonobese women may develop Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of infertility traced...[more]

>>  Possible Mind/Body Connection In Abnormal Semen Profiles

Researchers have been investigating the link between emotional processes and female fertility for the past few years. Recently a study conducted...[more]

>>  Why Exercise is Important Before and During Pregnancy

Much research has been conducted on the link between exercise and a healthy pregnancy. Now a new study published in the June 2003 issue of Hypertension...[more]

>>  Canada May Ban Some Forms of Preimplanation Sex Selection

In a move that has raised concerns to some reproductive health experts in Canada and the U.S., the Canadian Parliament is likely to pass a bill...[more]

>>  Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Stroke Risk

Researchers have long known that metabolic syndrome is associated with infertility. Now a Columbia University study reports that people with the...[more]

>>  Male Age is a Factor in Time Needed to Conceive

A male’s increasing age is a factor in the length of time it takes to conceive, according to a British study recently published in the June 2003...[more]

>>  Weight-Loss Supplement May Cause Infertility

Here’s another reason not to take diet pills, shakes, vitamins, and other popular dietary supplements to lose weight. Chromium picolinate, a dietary...[more]

>>  PCOS Increases Risk of Coronary Atherosclerosis

Researchers have known that polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can have a devastating effect on a woman’s ability to conceive. Now a new study reports...[more]

>>  What’s Important to Anonymous Egg Donors

One-third of anonymous egg donors are willing to donate again, according to a study recently published in Fertility and Sterility. Of the...[more]

>>  Eat Your Peanut Butter

According to research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, eating one tablespoon of peanut butter or 1 ounce of peanuts or other nuts...[more]

>>  Diet Alone Can Help Some With Gestational Diabetes

Overweight women with gestational diabetes are more likely to need insulin therapy, but they also may be able to control their blood sugar levels...[more]

>>  Another Reason Not to Smoke

An article published in a recent issue of the journal Pediatrics found that babies suffer nicotine withdrawal after birth even if their...[more]

>>  Progesterone Found to Prevent Early Births

According to researchers from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), weekly...[more]

>>  Reviewing the Safety of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)

ART has made it possible for thousands of couples to conceive and deliver babies of their own. But the effects of assisted reproductive technologies...[more]

>>  Increasing IVF Success for Certain Women

It’s long been suspected that women with hydrosalpinges (fluid-filled fallopian tubes) do not fare as well as women without the problem when undergoing...[more]

>>  Environmental Pollutants Linked to Damaged Sperm

More studies are needed to determine the true detrimental effects of environmental pollutants on sperm production and function. It’s long been known...[more]

>>  Emotional Support and IVF

A number of studies have already found that couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive techniques improve their...[more]

>>  New Treatment for Fibroids

An unlikely nonsurgical treatment for uterine fibroids was recently discovered by a team of researchers at the University of Rochester in New York....[more]

>>  Study Claims Eating Fish in Pregnancy Doesn’t Harm Fetus

Is it now safe to eat fish containing mercury during pregnancy? A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester says that...[more]

>>  Low Fat/Carb Diet Is Best

Several articles published in medical journals have stressed the need for people at risk to develop severe medical problems to make lifestyle adjustments....[more]

>>  Depression Linked to Early Menopause

Women who suffer from depression are twice as likely to stop menstruating early as women who are not depressed, according to new research conducted...[more]

>>  Why Embryo Donation Is So Complicated

Should embryo donation be viewed as high-tech adoption? This idea and other legal and ethical issues surrounding the trend are discussed in a recent...[more]

>>  New Hope for In Vitro Matured Eggs

Results of a study recently presented at the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society’s annual meeting support the practice of in vitro maturation of...[more]

>>  Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Irreversible Damage to Newborns

Researchers have long known that smoking during pregnancy can cause low birth weight babies, but a recent study conducted at University College...[more]

>>  Conception Now Possible for Some Cancer Survivors

It used to be that survivors of cervical cancer could not become pregnant because treatment involved radical hysterectomy, a procedure that removed...[more]

>>  Death and Conception

A recent article published in the journal Human Reproduction describes the complex moral, ethical, and legal concerns of posthumous assisted...[more]

>>  Recurrent Miscarriage Linked to Abnormal Embryos

In a recent study, researchers from Spain investigated the occurrence of chromosomal defects in embryos from patients undergoing IVF with a history...[more]

>>  Another Reason to Eat Breakfast

If you skip breakfast you’re at higher risk of becoming obese and insulin resistant, two factors that may affect a woman’s ability to conceive, according...[more]

>>  Early Ultrasound and Healthy Pregnancies

A group of researchers in Cambridge recently studied a way to use ultrasonography to assess the health of early pregnancies. They studied placental...[more]

>>  Sperm Factors Can Influence Fertilization

Researchers have long known that reduced sperm morphology (sperm shape) leads to lower fertilization rates. With the advent of intracytoplasmic sperm...[more]

>>  Update on Human Cloning

On February 5, 2003, Senators Hatch, Feinstein, Spector, Kennedy, and Harkin introduced the Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection...[more]

>>  CRP Level May Indicate High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

A panel of experts from the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommend that patients at moderate risk of...[more]

>>  Health Insurance in the Headlines

More than 41 million Americans (1 in 7) are uninsured, with that number rising every month. In response to this rapidly growing crisis, the US...[more]

>>  Chromosome Abnormalities and ICSI

According to a recent article published in the scientific journal Human Reproduction, it is possible for men undergoing in vitro fertilization...[more]

>>  Your Work Environment Can Cause Damage to Your Sperm

A recent study conducted by a group of researchers in Italy found that men exposed to styrene in their work environment exhibited damage to their...[more]

>>  A Possible Explanation For Unexplained Infertility

A recent study reported in the journal Human Reproduction found that the failure of eggs to mature might explain why some people are infertile....[more]

>>  The Father’s Role in Preeclampsia

According to a study published in the medical journal Epidemiology, the age of a woman’s partner may determine whether she develops preeclampsia...[more]

>>  Mountain Biking May Damage Sperm

According to an Austrian study, men that ride 3,000 miles or more annually on their mountain bikes may suffer scrotal damage that could reduce...[more]

>>  Chromosome Abnormalities and ICSI

According to a recent article published in the scientific journal Human Reproduction, it is possible for men undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic...[more]

>>  Your Work Environment Can Cause Damage to Your Sperm

A recent study conducted by a group of researchers in Italy found that men exposed to styrene in their work environment exhibited damage to their sperm...[more]

>>  A Possible Explanation For Unexplained Infertility

A recent study reported in the journal Human Reproduction found that the failure of eggs to mature might explain why some people are infertile. The...[more]

>>  The Father’s Role in Preeclampsia

According to a study published in the medical journal Epidemiology, the age of a woman’s partner may determine whether she develops preeclampsia...[more]

>>  Mountain Biking May Damage Sperm

According to an Austrian study, men that ride 3,000 miles or more annually on their mountain bikes may suffer scrotal damage that could reduce...[more]

>>  Smoking Can Affect Fertility in Men

A recent article published in the September 2002 issue of the medical journal Fertility and Sterility concludes that cigarette smoking can negatively...[more]

>>  Detecting Chromosome Normality in Embryos

An improved method for detecting chromosome abnormalities in embryos has been performed with success by researchers from the Institute for Reproductive...[more]

>>  ART Success Rates

Each year fertility practices that are affiliated with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) are required to register their success...[more]

>>  Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Should Be Routine

Cystic fibrosis (CF) was a hot topic of discussion with researchers from around the world at the national meeting of the Society for Reproductive...[more]

>>  Selecting Better Sperm for ICSI

At the national meeting of the Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) held in October, researchers reported that in vitro maturation of testicular...[more]

>>  Folic Acid May Reduce the Risk of Miscarriage

Already proven to lower the risk of neural tube defects, folic acid (folate) may also play an important role in reducing the risk of miscarriage....[more]

>>  Chemical Alert

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently began a large scale effort to identify how the chemical acrylamide is getting into the food...[more]

>>  The Benefits of Support Groups

Couples undergoing fertility treatment who share their feelings with each other in a support group setting experience less anxiety and more optimism...[more]

>>  Watch Your Fish Intake

High blood levels of mercury, possibly caused by eating a lot of seafood, are associated with infertility in both men and women, according to a recent...[more]

>>  A Breakthrough in Male Infertility Treatment

Scientists from England and the United States have compiled a genetic profile of healthy sperm. This genetic “fingerprint” for normal sperm has...[more]

>>  The Right Weight Gain

A recent study conducted at Landspital-University Hospital at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik reaffirmed that women of normal weight should...[more]

>>  IVF Success Linked to Insurance Coverage Quality

According to a report published in the August 29th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, the quality of a couple’s insurance coverage determines...[more]

>>  Fertility and Endometriosis

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a marker that may be useful in helping women with endometriosis receive...[more]

>>  New Treatment for Fibroids Shows Promise in Pregnant Women

A new treatment for fibroid tumors in the uterus shows promise in helping women who hope to conceive, carry, and deliver full-term babies. According...[more]

>>  Infertility Patients Love the Internet

If you use the Internet to learn more about infertility, join the crowd. A study conducted by Canadian researchers found that 55.8 percent of infertility patients...[more]

>>  Study Says Black IVF Patients Have Lower Pregnancy Rates

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that black women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) have poorer outcomes...[more]

>>  Young Motherhood Can Cut Cancer Risk

A recent study gives another reason for not delaying childbirth. Giving birth to children before your 30th birthday can reduce your risk of breast...[more]

>>  Endometriosis Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

A team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Endometriosis Association surveyed almost 4,000 American women with surgically...[more]

>>  Heavy Smokers Have More Girls, Less Boys

According to a recent study published in The Lancet, heavy smokers (20 cigarettes or more per day) have fewer sons than couples that don’t smoke...[more]

>>  Acupuncture and IVF

A recent study conducted by German scientists found that using acupuncture before and after embryo transfer resulting in higher pregnancy rates....[more]

>>  Age Not A Factor in Blastocyst Transfer Success

According to a recent study conducted at the Las Vegas Fertility Center and the University of Nevada School of Medicine, age is not a factor in blastocyst...[more]

>>  Athletics and Menstruation

When female athletes step up their training regimens, they often do not menstruate for months at a time. Researchers thought that this may be because...[more]

>>  Alcohol and Conception

Researchers from the Danish National Birth Cohort have found that women who drink moderately conceive faster than those who don’t drink any alcohol...[more]

>>  Ten Year Warning

If you want to reduce your risk of developing preeclampsia, a condition that may trigger a potentially fatal rise in blood pressure in pregnant women,...[more]

>>  Menopause and Fertility

The age at which a woman reaches menopause is 85 percent determined by genetics, according to a study published in Europe’s leading reproductive...[more]

>>  Irregular Menstrual Cycles and Type 2 Diabetes Linked

Women with infrequent or very irregular menstrual cycles (at least 40 days apart or too erratic to predict) face double the risk of developing Type...[more]

>>  Lifestyle Choices and Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study published in NEJM found that changing your lifestyle is more effective than taking medication in preventing type 2 diabetes in patients...[more]

>>  ART Success Rates Are Up

According to a new report more than 30,285 babies were born as a result of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The report was prepared jointly...[more]

>>  New Way to Boost Low Sperm Counts

A recent study published in the February 2002 issue of the journal Urology found that men with low sperm counts could be treated with an aromatase...[more]

>>  No Link Between Fertility Drugs and Ovarian Cancer

According to the largest study of the issue to date, women who take fertility drugs to boost their chances of conception are not at a higher risk...[more]

>>  Gene Therapy Increases Sperm Production in Mice

Researchers from Kyoto University in Japan have successfully boosted sperm production in mice using gene therapy. They corrected defects in testicular...[more]

>>  Gene May Be Key to Healthier Sperm

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, have identified a gene in mice that is needed to produce healthy sperm. They found that mice lacking...[more]

>>  A New Way to Predict When You Ovulate

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new test to help women predict when they ovulate. The new TCI Ovulation Tester uses...[more]

>>  Colon Surgery and Infertility

Despite the fact that ulcerative colitis can often be successfully treated with medication and lifestyle changes, 40 percent of patients opt for...[more]

>>  A Better Treatment for Endometriosis

A trio of international reproductive scientists may have discovered a potential alternative treatment for endometriosis, one that does not cause...[more]

>>  Not Always Good to the Last Drop

According to a recent study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, women who drink more than two cups of coffee daily...[more]

>>  The First Home Test for Sperm Concentration

Embryotech Laboratories Inc. recently received “Premarket Notification Approval” from the FDA to sell its FertilMARQ Home Diagnostic Screening Test...[more]

>>  Gene May Rob Sperm of Power

International researchers, led by Professor Howy Jacobs of the University of Tampere, Finland, believe they have discovered a gene defect that may...[more]

>>  Another Reason to Eat Fish While Pregnant

Researchers at the University of Bristol, England found that pregnant women who eat oily fish such as sardines have children with better vision....[more]

>>  Prayer and Infertility

The current issue of the Journal of Reproductive Health cited a Columbia University study of 199 women at an IVF clinic in South Korea linking prayer...[more]

>>  Ancient Gene Linked to Male Infertility

Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco may have discovered an ancient gene linked to male-factor infertility. The gene, known...[more]

>>  Chuck This Herb

According to results from a recent study conducted by researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit, pregnant women should steer clear of ginkgo...[more]

>>  Solvent Exposure Linked to Low Sperm Count

Men exposed to organic solvents on the job are twice as likely to suffer from low sperm counts and infertility as men in other occupations, according...[more]

>>  Fresh or Frozen Sperm Work Well With ICSI

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago recently found that fresh and frozen sperm produced similar rates of pregnancy and delivery following...[more]

>>  A Sperm Booster

Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina found that sperm treated with platelet-activating factor (PAF) doubled pregnancy rates for...[more]

>>  Keeping Cervical Cancer Patients Fertile

Women with early invasive cervical cancer can still have children thanks to a revolutionary procedure that avoids hysterectomy. The technique,...[more]

>>  Men's Age Not A Factor in IVF Success

According to a recent report published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a man's age has no bearing on his ability...[more]

>>  Fertility After Cancer

Many men and women that undergo cancer treatment want to have children, but they often have infertility problems once they're cured of cancer. With...[more]

>>  Hormone May Treat Female Sexual Dysfunction

There's renewed hope for women with sexual dysfunction caused by a deficiency in the hormone androgen. According to a presentation given on June...[more]

>>  Gene May Explain Female Unexplained Infertility

Researchers at the Imperial College School of Medicine in London, England may have discovered a genetic link to unexplained infertility in women.

They...[more]

>>  Eating to Prevent Postpartum Depression

The fats found in certain fish (Atlantic salmon), walnuts, spinach, bran cereal, and other foods can ward off postpartum depression in pregnant women....[more]

>>  Better Ovary Stimulating Drugs

Newer forms of gonadotropins (substances that assist in stimulating the ovaries for fertilization to occur) have been developed that allow administration...[more]

>>  A New Way to Treat Severe Male Factor Infertility

There may be hope for some infertile men. Researchers at Cornell University in New York studied 63 men with azoospermia (low sperm counts) and...[more]

>>  Better Glucose Control

Women with diabetes are insulin resistant, a condition that often leads to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a major cause of infertility. But...[more]

>>  More Reasons to Exercise

Many women know that they need to lose weight to boost their chances of conception. A new study found that exercising for health has farreaching merits...[more]

>>  Beware of Certain Fish

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding fish intake. Women that are trying to conceive, pregnant women, nursing mothers,...[more]

>>  A Molecule May Help Prevent Miscarriage

There’s new hope for couples experiencing repeat miscarriages. A molecule called OX-2 that helps keep the body from rejecting transplanted organs...[more]

>>  Antioxidant Helps Infertile Men

Men with low sperm count and inferior sperm activity should eat more watermelon, grapes, tomatoes, and other foods rich in lycopene, a naturally...[more]

>>  Lifestyle Choices and Insulin Resistance

There’s renewed hope for infertile women with insulin resistance and other metabolic disorders, according to a recent study conducted by Chung H....[more]

>>  Heart Disease Risk Increases With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Along with infertility problems, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may be linked to early onset coronary artery disease, according to a recent study...[more]

>>  Right of Way

A recent study published in the journal Human Reproduction reported that eggs coming from the right ovary lead more often to pregnancy. The results were...[more]

>>  Improving Ovary Stimulation

To treat infertility in women, drugs are often used to stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs than normal as part of techniques called assisted conception,...[more]

>>  IVF and Your Endometrium

The appearance of your endometrium (the lining of the uterus) can predict the outcome of implantation in an IVF cycle, reports a study published in...[more]

>>  Factors in IVF Success

A recent study published in the British medical journal The Lancet reports that a host of factors determine a couple’s success rate with IVF. The most...[more]

>>  A Cool Conception

Dr. Chia Choy May and her medical team from the Thomson Medical Center in Singapore successfully delivered the first infant conceived from both sperm...[more]

>>  The Latest on Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

At a recent embryology conference held in Cancun, Mexico, researchers from around the world shared their experiences with intracytoplasmic sperm...[more]

>>  A New Way to Freeze Eggs

Researchers have discovered a new way to freeze unfertilized eggs (oocytes) for use in assisted reproduction. Presented at a recent embryology conference...[more]

>>  IVF Without Drugs

A recent study published in Human Reproduction reports that the majority of women don’t need to use drugs to stimulate their ovaries into producing...[more]

>>  The Role of Fish Oil in Pregnancy

Recent reports of the dangers of eating fish containing high mercury levels has kept many women from eating tuna, salmon, mackerel, and other fish...[more]

>>  Urologists and Infertility

Male infertility is still not adequately addressed, according to a recent article published in Urology Times. Only 25 percent of men undergoing...[more]

>>  Semen Quality is Reduced By Anabolic Steroid Use

According to a recent article in the November 2000 issue of Fertility and Sterility, several semen parameters decline after anabolic steroid...[more]

>>  How Transferring Two Embryos Can Lead to Triplets

In a recent case study reported in Fertility and Sterility, a 33-year-old woman achieved a triplet pregnancy after the transfer of two...[more]

>>  Unexplained Infertility

Unexplained infertility can be frustrating for both patients and their doctors. When all testing for infertility is negative and there is no explanation...[more]

>>  Antioxidants Can Boost Sperm Quality

In 40 percent of the cases where couples have difficulty conceiving, male infertility is the problem. In addition to inherent factors, sperm are highly...[more]

>>  Age Is A Factor in Male Fertility

According to two studies recently presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) annual meeting held in San Diego, CA, male...[more]

>>  Healthy Babies From Frozen Eggs

Researchers from the University of Bologna recently reported the results from their follow-up study of children born from frozen eggs. The team...[more]

>>  Smoking and Infertility

A recent study conducted by Britain’s University of Bristol found a strong connection between smoking and fertility problems. The study found that...[more]

>>  ART Success Rate Up

The success rates for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is the highest ever, increasing by 7 percent from 1996 to 1997, according to a recent...[more]

>>  Another Reason to Quit Smoking

According to a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan Health System, women who smoke during pregnancy are 50 percent to 70 percent...[more]

>>  Infertility Linked To Risk Of Testicular Cancer

Men who have infertility problems have an increased risk of developing testicular cancer, according to a recent Danish study. The researchers analyzed...[more]

>>  Protein Linked To Female Fertility

In an article published in the September 21st issue of Nature, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Morris F. White and colleagues...[more]

>>  Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Insulin Resistance

A study conducted by two DVIFG doctors found that adopting healthy lifestyle habits can lower insulin resistance, and in turn, boost conception rates....[more]

>>  Herbs and Infertility

According to recent research published in OBG Management, a journal for obstetricians and gynecologists, both men and women should rethink taking...[more]

>>  Men Do Have A Biological Clock

British researchers have found that men also have a “biological clock” making them less able to father a child over time.

The study published...[more]

>>  Pregnancy and Multitasking

Scientists at Virginia’s University of Richmond and Randolph Macon College may have tapped into why new mothers can get more things accomplished...[more]

>>  Fertility and Endometriosis

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have identified a marker that may be useful in helping women with endometriosis receive...[more]

>>  New Treatment for Fibroids Shows Promise in Pregnant Women

A new treatment for fibroid tumors in the uterus shows promise in helping women who hope to conceive, carry, and deliver full-term babies. According...[more]

>>  Infertility Patients Love the Internet

If you use the Internet to learn more about infertility, join the crowd. A study conducted by Canadian researchers found that 55.8 percent of infertility patients...[more]

>>  Study Says Black IVF Patients Have Lower Pregnancy Rates

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that black women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) have poorer outcomes...[more]

>>  Young Motherhood Can Cut Cancer Risk

A recent study gives another reason for not delaying childbirth. Giving birth to children before your 30th birthday can reduce your risk of breast...[more]

>>  U.S. Birth Rate Is Up

There’s a baby boom going on in America. According to a report recently released by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), two percent...[more]

>>  New Views On Antioxidants

Recently many people have been popping vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and carotenoids supplements to keep the cardiologist and other specialists...[more]

>>  Beware of Some Herbal Remedies

A recent study published in the May 2000 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that patients who take herbal medications...[more]

>>  Report Cites Rise in Anabolic Steroid/Opioid Abuse

An alarming report from a substance abuse center in Northern New Jersey was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. According...[more]

>>  Hope for Men Who Can’t Take Viagra

Viagra®, the wildly popular oral medication introduced two years ago, may soon have a rival to treat erectile dysfunction, an embarrassing medical...[more]

>>  Another Use for Viagra

A study published in the March 2004 issue of Fertility and Sterility found that Viagra could help improve sperm counts in some infertile men.

Apparently...[more]

>>  Viagra’s Not for Women

Despite several years of debate, Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company that makes Viagra, will not seek regulatory approval for the use of the drug as...[more]

>>  Coffee May Boost Sperm Motility

According to a recent Brazilian study of 750 sperm samples presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Annual Meeting, men who...[more]

>>  Metformin and PCOS

In another study from Brazil researchers found that nonobese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) respond better to treatment with metformin,...[more]

>>  Cinnamon May Help Reduce Diabetes Risk

Researchers at the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Maryland recently found that just 1/4 teaspoon a day of cinnamon may delay the...[more]

>>  Workplace Hazards and Male Infertility

Can where a man works affect his sperm health? Yes it can, according to a recent study published the journal Sexuality, Reproduction, and Menopause.

Workplace...[more]

>>  New Fish Guidelines for Pregnant Women

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued new fish consumption guidelines...[more]

>>  Many Seeking Fertility Treatment Want More Than One Child

Over the past two decades, multiple births have increased in the U.S. Twin deliveries are up 52 percent and and triplet deliveries and higher are...[more]

>>  The Obesity Crisis

According to a recent report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, two-thirds of American adults are overweight...[more]

>>  Magnesium Intake May Reduce Diabetes Risk

Recent studies have found that eating foods rich in magnesium may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Magnesium may help control glucose...[more]

>>  Why Many Career Women Are Childless

In 1998 Dr. Sylvia Hewlett was asked by The Harvard Business Review to interview an elite group of very successful women, including Diane Sawyer,...[more]

>>  Folic Acid Intake Lowers Risk of Neural Tube Defects

It’s been long known that sufficient intake of folic acid during pregnancy can dramatically lower the risk of neural tub defects (NTD) in children....[more]

>>  Infertile Men May Have Other Genetic Problems

A recent report published in the Journal of Molecular Human Reproduction found that men with severe male factor infertility could have an...[more]

>>  Of Mice and Men

A recent report from Cambridge, England found that pregnant mice fed with 20 percent protein during gestation and lactation had offspring that survived...[more]

>>  Coffee Consumption May Lower Diabetes Risk

The health debate continues regarding coffee, the world’s most popular beverage. A recent study published in the March 10, 2004 issue of the Journal...[more]

>>  Mechanism May Be Found for Insulin Resistance

Recent studies conducted at the Yale University School of Medicine found that deregulation of mitochondria (small parts of cells that regulate respiration)...[more]

>>  New Treatment for Endometriosis

A small pilot study conducted at the University of Illinois gave 10 women letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor highly effective in decreasing estrogen,...[more]

>>  Antioxidant Found to Boost Sperm Movement

A recent study published in the journal Fertility & Sterility reports that daily supplements of the common antioxidant coenzyme Q10 may...[more]

>>  New Jersey Signs Stem-Cell Research Bill

New Jersey recently became the second state in the nation to authorize stem-cell research. Stem cells are produced in the first days of pregnancy and...[more]

>>  The Mental Health/Fertility Link

A woman’s mental health is important to her reproductive health. It is well recognized that reproductive life events, such as menstruation, pregnancy,...[more]

>>  Gestational Glucose Intolerance Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk

Previous research has found a possible link between diabetes mellitus and heightened cancer risk. Now a new study conducted at the University of Otago...[more]

>>  U.S. Childless Rate Rises

The number of women without children in the U.S. is at an all-time high, according to data from the 2002 Census. The report found that 44 percent...[more]

>>  Lifestyle Choices Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

A significant study recently published in the journal Diabetes Care found that Type 2 diabetes is preventable with lifestyle intervention....[more]

>>  United Kingdom to Regulate IVF Multiple Births

As of March 2004, tougher rules to reduce the risk of multiple births will be instituted in the United Kingdom.

According to new guidelines...[more]

>>  Protective Nutrition During Pregnancy

Research conducted at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, Norway, and published in the December 2003 issue of the American Journal...[more]

>>  Why Meditation Relieves Stress

Several studies have shown that meditation can relieve stress, but no one was sure why until now. In an article published in New Scientist,...[more]

>>  Dramatic Sperm Count Decline in Scotland

Sperm counts among men seeking infertility treatment have dropped by nearly one-third over the past 14 years in Scotland, according to study findings presented...[more]

>>  Poor Sleep Linked To Poor Health

Not getting enough shut-eye on a regular basis can wreak havoc on your health, according to recent studies published in the Journal of the American Medical...[more]

>>  Worrying About Treatment May Lower IVF Success

According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego, women who worry about their assisted reproductive...[more]

>>  The Beginnings of Obesity

A recent study of nearly 8,500 women found that children born to obese mothers are more than twice as likely to be overweight by age 4 than are children...[more]

>>  Acne Drug Warning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued important health guidelines regarding the use of the acne drug Accutane® or its generic...[more]

>>  Smoking During Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Testicular Cancer in Offspring

According to analyses of data from cancer registries and European survey data conducted by epidemiologists in Sweden and Italy, women who smoke while...[more]

>>  Weight Only One Diabetes Risk Factor

A World Health Organization (WHO) Panel Report published in the Lancet urged physicians to be aware of differing risk factors for developing diabetes...[more]

>>  Chlamydia May Cause Infertility in Men

Long linked to infertility in women, the sexually transmitted disease known as chlamydia may cause infertility in men.

According to a Swedish...[more]





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