When trying to conceive doesn’t work right away, many women first think about their hormones, ovulation, or egg quality. But there’s another important factor that’s often underestimated: ins...
An increasing waist circumference isn’t just a matter of body weight. Excess fat in the abdominal cavity can affect male hormone balance and may also impair fertility. Of particular interest her...
During artificial insemination, hormone injections are used to stimulate the ovaries to mature as many eggs as possible at the same time. However, while some women respond to the stimulation by pr...
How long should you try to get pregnant before seeking medical help? An updated medical guideline provides new guidance for couples hoping to have a child. The most important factors are age, indi...
When a pregnancy is slow in coming, many women eventually wonder whether there is a problem with their fallopian tubes. Even if their menstrual cycle is regular and ovulation is occurring, blocked...
Endometriosis can cause severe pain and make it difficult to conceive. A new study now offers hope for a potential therapeutic approach: Using a special technology, researchers have modified the a...
The onset of a pregnancy is a complex biological process in which hormones, metabolism, and cellular functions work closely together. Insulin resistance, mitochondrial processes, and chronic metab...
In artificial insemination, every stage of development counts. After an egg is fertilized, embryologists in the lab monitor how the resulting embryos develop. Modern incubators with built-in camer...