infertility
Air pollution puts men and women at higher risk of infertility
Air pollutants cause defects during gametogenesis leading to a drop in reproductive capacities in exposed populations.
Pesticide exposure could be linked to infertility: Study
Here's what researchers discovered.
Genital tuberculosis leads to infertility in women, finds study
Study finds that tuberculosis is a root cause of infection which results in infertility among 25-30 percent of women in India.
Men could become less fertile after bariatric surgery
Researchers identify elevated levels of oestrogen and deficient vit D as factors that could negatively impact semen and fertility.
Study links flame retardants to infertility in women
Women with the highest levels were 10% less likely to have successful fertilization.
Pregnancy hindered if women exposed to too much chemicals in sofas and car seats
Study on women undergoing IVF treatment found those who breathe in highest levels of chemicals like pthalates are less likely to conceive.
Sperm cells are created in the lab offering hopes of cure from infertility
Scientists create stem cells from ear tissue that become fully functional sperm cells on introduction to mice testes.
Chemicals in cosmetic and soaps decrease fertility in men
According to researchers higher levels of parabens are also associated with DNA damage in sperm that may contribute to infertility.
Drug-resistant gonorrhoea can spread during oral sex
WHO revealed three people globally have already developed 'super gonorrhoea'.
Takes two to tango
In order to impregnate a woman, a man must have at least 20 million sperms per milliliter of semen.