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Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 – In a ruling that could drastically limit future infertility care, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. In...

Semen Has a Microbiome Too, and It Might Affect Fertility

MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 – Microbiomes: You've probably heard of these communities of largely helpful bacteria that colonize the gut or the skin.  But a man's semen has a microbiome of its own, and new ...

Rate of Twin Births Increased in Pregnancies With Higher BMI

FRIDAY, Jan. 12, 2024 – The rate of twin deliveries increased with increasing body mass index (BMI), and part of this association was explained by higher use of assisted reproductive technology...

Infertility Tied to Poorer Cardiovascular Health in Women

THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2024 – A history of female infertility may serve as a marker for cardiovascular health (CVH) later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 5 in JAMA Network Open. Amy ...

C-Section Tied to Subsequent Reduced Fecundability, Infertility

THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 – Among women with more than one child, those who had a previous cesarean delivery subsequently had a lower fecundability ratio and an increased infertility risk than those...

Many Women Have Marginal, Low Vitamin Levels Preconception

THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2024 – Many women appear to have marginal or low concentrations of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B12, or vitamin D during preconception, according to a study published online Dec. 5...

Use of Cryopreserved Oocytes Increased With Poor Ovarian Response

TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 – Patients with a poor ovarian response (POR) are more likely to return to use previously vitrified oocytes, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Network Open....

Supplements vs. the Mediterranean Diet for IVF Success: Which Works Best?

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 – Women struggling with fertility and using in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive sometimes turn to supplements for help. Unfortunately, a new study finds only weak...

Phthalates, Found in Everyday Products, Might Lower Fertility

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 – Exposure to a common chemical group found in many household products may delay or even prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, a new study says. Phthalates can lower a...

Assisted Reproductive Technology Not Tied to Higher BMI in Childhood

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2023 – Being born after assisted reproductive technology (ART) is not associated with higher body mass index (BMI) at age 5 to 8 years, according to a study published online Dec. ...

Risk for Autism Increased for Children Born to Those With Infertility

MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 – Children born to individuals with infertility have a slightly higher risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Nov. 20 in JAMA Network...

Improved IVF Outcomes With Interpregnancy Interval of at Least Six Months

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 – For women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), delaying the next frozen embryo transfer (FET) for at least six months after a clinical pregnancy loss (CPL) is...

Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). While the guidance for heterosexual couples with...

Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).  While the guidance for heterosexual couples with ...

Infertility Risk Perception Increased in Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 – Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer have higher rates of perceiving increased infertility risk but frequently overestimate or underestimate their risk, according...

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