Fertility
Is Wegovy Wonderful for Women with PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a troublesome condition affecting some women. Although doctors do not know what causes PCOS, they hypothesize that an imbalance of hormones may be to blame. Women w…
Men Who Eat Fish Have Better Sperm Quality
A lot of fertility research has focused on female factors. However, sperm quality also has an important role in conception. Danish researchers have conducted two studies on testicular function and die…
How Good Should You Feel About BPA Substitutes?
Over the last few decades, scientists have identified a large number of compounds that can mimic hormones like estrogen. These endocrine disruptors include bisphenol A, also known as BPA. Scientists h…
Show 1119: What Can You Do to Facilitate Fertili…
Chances are you know someone who has had difficulty conceiving a child, though you may not be aware of their struggle. Endocrine disruptors are widespread in our environment, and may be affecting sper…
Sperm Counts Down Dramatically in Four Decades
Couples who want children may be having more difficulty than their parents did. A new meta-analysis shows that sperm counts among men around the world have dropped dramatically since the 1970s. Studyi…
Are Disinfectants Driving the Worldwide Drop in …
Quaternary ammonium compounds found in common household disinfectants may negatively affect mouse reproduction. Scientists in two different laboratories made the observation independently, and then co…