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Supporting an Adult Child of an Alcoholic in Relationships
Supporting an Adult Child of an Alcoholic in Relationships
6 Mens Apparel Essentials from SPC/LST
6 Mens Apparel Essentials from SPC/LST
How to Work on Yourself: A Path to Healing and Self-Esteem
How to Work on Yourself: A Path to Healing and Self-Esteem
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Apr , 2025
Combining Eastern and Western Medicine for Infertility Care
Tag: Fertility

Combining Eastern and Western Medicine for Infertility Care

I spent the first 15 years of my professional life as a hard-charging academic surgeon at one of the finest medical institutions in the world. This was a challenging, inspiring, fruitful and unforgettable time. I pushed the field of men’s reproductive health forward as hard as I could. But through all of this, I came […]

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Mar , 2025
Semen Analysis is the Fifth Vital Sign
Tag: Fertility

Semen Analysis is the Fifth Vital Sign

It was 16 years ago at about this time when I wrote my first blog. Ever. Top of mind at that time was my thinking that male infertility was not simply something that, coincidentally, happened to otherwise perfectly healthy men. Just a matter of “bad luck,” right? Nope. Reproductive competence is far too important to […]

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Jul , 2024
PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes
Tag: Fertility

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

A recent Nature Communications study explored the association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and birth outcomes in women with PCOS overall and assessed the role of potential confounders. Study: Systematic review and meta-analysis of birth outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Image Credit: MMD Creative/Shutterstock.com Polycystic ovary syndrome and birth outcomes About 13% of women in […]

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May , 2024
Ovum AI launches Australia’s first longitudinal dataset to revolutionize women’s healthcare
Tag: Fertility

Ovum AI launches Australia’s first longitudinal dataset to revolutionize women’s healthcare

Powered by artificial intelligence and women’s data, health management app Ovum A.I reached a significant milestone today as it enters its pilot phase with hundreds of women. Ovum will pioneer Australia’s first-ever longitudinal AI women’s data set with the aim to close the gender health gap and transform how women experience healthcare. Designed and created […]

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Apr , 2024
Cancer risk elevated in families with male infertility
Tag: Fertility

Cancer risk elevated in families with male infertility

In a recent study, researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found a surprising trend in families with male infertility: an increased risk of certain cancers. This discovery could lead to a more personalized approach to cancer risk assessments, making cancer prevention more effective.  According to the National Institutes of Health, around 9% of men at reproductive […]

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Apr , 2024
Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says
Tag: Fertility

Infertile men more likely to have impaired kidney function, study says

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the association between male infertility and renal function. They used a large cohort comprising 11,602 participants (5,494 childless men and 6,108 fathers). They found that childless men were likelier to have a low estimated glomerular filtration rate (< 60 ml/min/1.73m2) and dipstick proteinuria independent of […]

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Jan , 2024
Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds
Tag: Fertility

Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed the link between self-reported stress immediately before conception among women seeking fertility care and blood […]

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Jan , 2024
Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study
Tag: Fertility

Air pollution may affect male reproduction via oxidative stress, says study

In a recent review published in Antioxidants, researchers described the implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health. They further discussed the potential clinical effects of air pollution on male reproductive outcomes and the role of oxidative stress in the process. Study: Implications of Exposure to Air Pollution on Male Reproduction: […]

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Dec , 2023
Boosting egg production in fruit flies through gut bugs
Tag: Fertility

Boosting egg production in fruit flies through gut bugs

For many of us, when we think of microbiomes, our first thoughts are probably about the beneficial microorganisms that live in our guts. But now, researchers from Japan and US have discovered how the microbes living in fruit flies can enhance their reproduction. In a recently published study in Communications Biology, the research group has […]

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Nov , 2023
Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals
Tag: Fertility

Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals

In a recent systematic review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers investigated the associations between nut consumption and fertility outcomes in human adults. Literature from four online scientific databases was collated and subjected to a meta-analysis. Following the full-text screening, four publications comprising 875 participants were included. Study findings revealed that consuming ≥ […]
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