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Pesticide exposure could be linked to infertility: Study

Here's what researchers discovered.

31 Oct 2017 3:19 PM

Genital tuberculosis is a prominent factor for infertility not only in females but also in males. (Photo: Pixabay)

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.

28 Sep 2017 8:47 AM

The importance of the study lies in solving the puzzle of male infertility. (Photo: File image)

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.

09 Sep 2017 10:02 AM

Study links flame retardants to infertility in women

Women with the highest levels were 10% less likely to have successful fertilization.

03 Sep 2017 3:42 PM

According to the study, flame retardants, often used in foam stuffing, disrupt hormones that are important for fertility. (Photo: Pixabay)

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.

26 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

If the same technique were to work in humans, it would allow many sterile men to become fathers (Photo: Pixabay)

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.

18 Aug 2017 1:19 PM

Parabens are widely used preservatives in cosmetic products, including soaps, creams and makeup (Photo: Pixabay)

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.

18 Aug 2017 8:43 AM

Drug-resistant gonorrhoea can spread during oral sex

WHO revealed three people globally have already developed 'super gonorrhoea'.

07 Aug 2017 2:02 PM

When it comes to infertility, men are responsible in about 30-35 per cent of all cases.

Takes two to tango

In order to impregnate a woman, a man must have at least 20 million sperms per milliliter of semen.

19 Jul 2017 12:14 AM

Uterine transplant is a potential treatment for the form of infertility.

India’s first womb transplant done on 21-year-old in Pune

After the transplant, the 21-year-old recipient will be kept under observation in the hospital for three weeks.

19 May 2017 2:23 AM

India is one of the select few countries where this valuable aspect of milk is being ignored. (Photo: Pixabay)

Milk sans fortification is nothing but wasted

Milk we drink is wasted for want of Vitamin D in the body.

19 Apr 2017 10:25 AM

Infertility is a global public health issue and affects 15 per cent of all couples of reproductive age. (Representational Image)

Mediterranean diet may improve sperm quality: study

Male factors, including decreased sperm quality, are responsible for about 25 per cent of infertility cases.

14 Mar 2017 8:05 PM

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