Modifications to amino acids in sperm could be behind infertility
Researchers are delving into the molecular-level details of sperm formation, with a particular focus on how abnormalities in this process might lead to male-factor infertility.
More IVF babies born after egg collection in summer rather than in autumn
The time of year when eggs are collected from women's ovaries during fertility treatment makes a difference to live birth rates, according to new research. Researchers have found that transferring frozen then thawed embryos to women's wombs from eggs collected in the summer resulted in a 30% higher likelihood of babies born alive, than if the eggs had been retrieved in the autumn.
Vaping may harm fertility in young women
Many young and pregnant women are using e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking, but little is known about the effects on fertility and pregnancy outcomes. E-cigarettes are driving increases in tobacco product use among youth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes rose from 2.1 million in 2017 to 3.6 million in 2018-a difference of about 1.5 million youth.
Research shows OB-GYNs hesitate to talk about fertility
A new study shows that many OB-GYNs are uncomfortable counseling their patients on fertility at a time when more women are delaying pregnancy and needing their doctors to be more vigilant about this education.
IVF birth rates improving, multiple birth rate at a record low
IVF success rates in Australia and New Zealand have continued to improve, while the number of IVF twins are falling, a new UNSW report has shown.
