Do women and girls diagnosed with endometriosis have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases than other women? Scientists from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development f...
The Impact of Cystic Fibrosis on Men’s and Women’s Fertility
A potentially serious illness called cystic fibrosis can have an adverse effect on both men's and women's fertility. However, there are ways to preserve or enhance your ability to conceive. The Ba...
PCOS May Be an Autoimmune Disorder
Five million women in the U.S. are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS. With the distressing symptoms of changes in hair growth, hair loss and infertility, it’s no wonder that these...
A Guide to Immunological Fertility Problems
Immunological fertility problems are a result of stress, disorders such as Crohn’s disease, Lupus or an immune response to proteins in sperm. The immune cells attack the embryo, mistaking it for an ...