Fertility problems News

Difficult conception risky

Women who take years to get pregnant are more likely to give birth to unhealthy babies, new research from Finland shows.

Fertility treatments = fewer boys

The number of baby boys conceived by a fertility treatment known as ICSI may be lower than what is produced by Mother Nature, a new study suggests.

Fertility drugs a cancer risk

Though the use of fertility drugs may not generally increase uterine cancer risk, a study identified small increases in risk from certain fertility drugs used for longer duration.

Assisted reproduction, birth defect

A new study has found a higher rate of birth defects among babies conceived by assisted reproduction compared to babies conceived naturally.

Keep still and get pregnant

Women who lie flat for 15 minutes after being artificially inseminated greatly boost their odds of becoming pregnant, new research suggests.

No more Octomoms

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine has revised its recommendations on the number of embryos that should be transferred during in vitro fertilisation procedures.

Healthy sperm = longer life span

Healthier sperm may mean longer life, according to a study that followed more than 40 000 Danish men for up to 40 years.

Human sperm created from stem cells

Human sperm have been created using embryonic stem cells for the first time in a scientific development which will lead to a better understanding of the causes of infertility.

Daily sex improves sperm quality

Men seeking to become a dad should have sex each day, or ejaculate daily, for a week before their partner ovulates in order to maximise sperm quality, according to a study.

Healthy diet boosts male fertility

Men who eat healthier diets may also have healthier sperm, new research from Spain shows.