Children with differences of sex development may face infertility later in life. Preserving their organs early increases their chances for fertility. The disorder, also known as DSD, may manifest i...
The “sperm radar” technique, developed in England, gauges the health of sex cells and male fertility without destroying sex cells or other healthy tissue. The technique is good news for men fac...
The behavior of a person’s genes does not solely rely on the gene’s DNA sequence. It is also affected by epigenetic changes. Epigenetic changes are potentially heritable alterations in gene activi...
Reversal refers to the restoration of fertility after sterilization. In some cases, men and women who once decided to take this step may now regret having done so and wish to reverse the sterilization...
Couples struggling to have a baby are often diagnosed with infertility, but no genetic cause can be identified. A research group from Baylor College of Medicine, headed by Dr. Ignatia Van den Veyver, ...
There are many factors that lead to male infertility. According to various studies, varicoceles, a benign condition of the testes observed in about 15 to 20 percent of the male population, could be on...
In this article, we discuss how a reduced level of CD9 can negatively impact the fertility of females by preventing the fusion between egg and sperm cells. What is CD9? CD9 is a glycoprotein that ...
A lot of women entering middle adulthood are reconsidering their younger decision not to have children. Their life may feel lonely and their careers possibly stressful. Sadly, for many, the shock come...
