IVF (in vitro fertilization) is not only a medical treatment but also an intense physical and emotional experience. Many women begin the treatment with numerous questions: When do I need to take which...
More and more women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age—often at a stage in life when family planning, the desire to have children, or another pregnancy are major priorities. For m...
A growing body of research suggests that fertility depends on more than just hormones or the health of the reproductive organs. Scientists are now conducting intensive research into the so-called gut-...
Many women assume that a regular menstrual cycle automatically means that everything is fine with their fertility. After all, a period that arrives on time has long been considered a sign of a “func...
According to research, a newly discovered communication pathway between the body’s muscles and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility. Scientists at McGill University fo...
According to a new review of the evidence, hormone therapy—which is often offered to IVF patients to improve their chances of pregnancy—is a complete waste of time. Injecting the hormone human cho...
Numerous recent studies suggest that the consumption of highly processed foods can have a significant impact on human fertility. This association affects both men and women and is becoming increasingl...
In a large-scale population-based cohort study, researchers from the University of Dundee, in collaboration with University College London, investigated the association between certain surgical proced...