An experimental contraceptive developed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine temporarily stops sperm and prevents pregnancy in preclinical models. The study, published Feb. 14 in Nature Communicat...
How Environmental Toxins Affect Sperm Count
Studies show that sperm counts have decreased massively in recent years. Many factors can play a role. Environmental toxins also have a negative effect on male fertility. It has been proven that air p...
Trying to Conceive: How Vitamin D Helps
Vitamin D, a hormone produced by the body through sun exposure or obtained from foods such as oily fish and egg yolks, helps the body control calcium and phosphate levels. It has long been known for i...
How Your BMI Affects Sperm Quality
Being overweight can lead to a number of health problems. In fact, obesity can also affect fertility. Research shows that men who have a higher BMI often struggle with poorer sperm quality as well. O...
How a Mediterranean Diet Boosts Fertility
Infertility affects many couples. It's no secret that the right diet can improve fertility. With an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and legumes, the Mediterranean diet has long been praised for its mul...
Certain Processes are Critical for Successful Fertilization
Infertility affects an estimated 8 to 12 percent of all couples worldwide, with men being a primary or contributing factor in about half of all cases, according to published studies. The causes of mal...
Sperm Counts May Be Declining Globally, Study Finds
When it comes to men’s fertility, studies are finding that reproductive health is on the decline. In fact, research finds that the average sperm count has declined by 60 percent between 1973 and 201...
Lifestyle Habits that Contribute to Low Sperm Count
Sperm count is one of the most important factors in male fertility. A low sperm count is also referred to as azoospermia. Azoospermia is a relatively common problem, with a prevalence of approximately...
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