Transgender individuals often face unique challenges in aligning their physical bodies with their true gender identity ..read more

Approximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these cases are due to male infertility – either caused by the complete absence or low number of mature sperm ..read more

Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development -; with semen from men who regularly consume alcohol impacting placenta development, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-associated brain and facial defects, and even IVF outcomes ..read more

A study in the journal Nutrients finds that adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively correlates with improved sperm parameters in men. This observational cross-sectional study, involving 300 non-obese males, revealed that higher adherence to the diet is associated with better sperm motility, morphology, viability, and count, suggesting that diet can be a crucial factor in male fertility ..read more

This comprehensive study in Nature Reviews Urology tackles critical questions in male infertility, from its diagnosis and treatment to its impact on overall health. The review calls for a deeper understanding of male reproductive issues, better diagnostic methods, and improved public and medical awareness of the topic ..read more

Infertility now affects one in six couples of reproductive age according to the World Health Organisation. About half the time, it originates from men ..read more

Beating cancer is a major challenge for research and innovation in the coming years. By 2030, it is estimated that over 1.5 million people in the EU will succumb to cancer ..read more

The influence of obesity on male fertility is still under debate. In the present investigation, researchers scrutinized semen samples from both obese individuals and those of normal weight. The aim was to explore the relationship between obesity, the length of sperm telomeres, levels of mRNA associated with autophagy, and diverse semen characteristics ..read more

In a recent study published in the journal SSM – Qualitative Research in Health, researchers in Canada examined expert discourses about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in pregnancy ..read more

A recent study published in The Archives of Italian Urology and Andrology summarized work-related risk factors of male infertility ..read more