A Government department in the USA approved a new genetically modified alfalfa crop despite a warning from a respected scientist. The warning was given two weeks before the approval because a new pathogen was found that could cause infertility in humans as well as animals. The pathogen which is so small it can only be […]
It’s been a widely held belief that stress is probably a key component in infertility problems. However recent research appears to put this in doubt. Researchers in Britain pored over past reports involving some 3,500 women from 10 countries diagnosed as infertile. They looked at the women’s level of stress prior to in vitro fertilisation […]
There has long been a suspicion that chemicals in the environment are a cause of infertility. With that in mind one particular lady decided to take part in research to determine what types of chemicals are being ingested and at what levels. The lady in question, Molly Jones Gray, together with her husband Zack have […]
Khloe Kardashian recently opened up to reporters about her longing for children, and the possibility that she may be infertile. However in the same interview she played down this possibility saying: “If it happens, it happens. It takes time, I guess.” Infertility is a growing problem in the industrialised world with many celebrities now owning […]
Infertility is often an unfortunate side effect for women undergoing therapies to remove or eradicate cancer. However recent research appears to be helping many of these women. In short, it is now possible to treat cancer without causing infertility. The research which was published in the Journal of Fertility and Sterility focused on protecting women’s […]
It seems infertility amongst Punjabi men is in crisis with a large of proportion having a lower sperm count than other parts of India. Medical practitioners also blame the consumption of alcohol as the major factor. The information came from the World Health Organisation (WHO) committee for semen analysis which appears to show that worldwide […]
Klinefelter disease is a chromosomal abnormality that only affects men. Its side effects include the development of man boobs, small testicles, low libido and infertility. It was thought to be fairly rare, but recent research suggests it may be more common than previously supposed. Researchers in Australia studied 25,000 men who scientists believed were potentially […]
Researchers certainly think so; in women at least. The suggestion comes about after looking at the number of miscarriages women have. In fact it is known that 1 in 4 pregnancies result in a miscarriage; some don’t even know they have had one. Scientists also say that more than 60% of miscarriages are related to […]
Surrogacy is a growing phenomenon for many couples who are unable to conceive. However, recently a grandmother gave birth to her own grandson by acting as a surrogate for her daughter. It seems the lady in question decided to help out her daughter and son in law to become first time parents, as the couple […]
Acupuncture has for many years now been used to treat a variety of disorders including stress, aches and pains, and even joint problems. It’s been used by the Chinese for well over 2000 years. However Swedish scientists now think the Chinese medical therapy could be useful in treating one form of infertility – polycystic ovarian […]