Fertility : Science World Report

Dec 10, 2015 04:49 PM EST

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals May be Impacting Fertility in Industrialized Countries

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may actually be impacting fertility in industrialized countries.

Dec 10, 2015 07:34 AM EST

First Ever 'Test Tube' Puppies Born with In Vitro Fertilization

First the first time ever, a litter of puppies was born by in vitro fertilization.

Dec 03, 2015 03:07 PM EST

Ovarian Follicles May Be Used To Preserve Fertility In Young Cancer Patients

Girls and young women who undergo cancer treatments may have to worry how these might impact the future of their fertility.

Nov 20, 2015 11:00 AM EST

Parasitic Worm Infection May Boost Female Fertility

Parasitic worm infection could help or harm a women's fertility, according to a recent study.

Sep 25, 2015 03:55 PM EDT

Fertility: Exercise And Weight Loss Help PCOS Women Get Pregnant

New findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reveal that a little exercise and weight loss can improve ovulation in women who may be dealing with hormonal disorders that increase infertility, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Jul 22, 2015 04:26 PM EDT

Banned Chemical Linked To Reduced Fertility Of Harbour Porpoise

New findings published in PLOS ONE examine the ongoing danger to the harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena), who are struggling to successfully reproduce as a result of chemical pollutants lurking in European waters.

Jan 09, 2015 07:51 AM EST

Too Much Sunlight May Cause Lower Fertility Levels Over Generations

Most people know that too much sunlight can cause skin cancer, but did you know it may also cause problems in fertility? Scientists have found that increased UV radiation can have an effect on human fertility over generations.

Dec 01, 2014 02:39 PM EST

Sperm Quality Decreases With Age

Previous studies have suggested that sperm quality decreases with age. Yet recent findings published in the journal Aging Research Reviews show that men's semen quality declines with age, also lowering the chances of fertility.

Nov 17, 2014 07:06 PM EST

Women's Fertility Linked to Natural Antioxidant

A women's fertility may be linked to the natural antioxidant selenium.

Oct 22, 2014 07:39 AM EDT

Exposure to Aluminum May Decrease a Man's Fertility

Could aluminum impact a man's fertility? That may be the case. Scientists have found that human exposure to aluminum may be a significant factor in falling sperm counts and reduced male fertility.

Oct 08, 2014 08:21 AM EDT

World's First Baby Born After Uterus Transplantation

It's a huge step forward when it comes to fertility treatments. A woman who underwent uterus transplantation just delivered a healthy and normally developed baby boy.

Oct 01, 2014 04:12 PM EDT

Smoking In Pregnant Women Could Harm Fertility Of Future Offspring

Smoking during pregnancy has been linked to low-birth weight and other health issues for the future child. Yet now recent findings published in the journal Human Reproduction show that pregnant or breast feeding mothers-to-be who smoke could also harm their future child's fertility.