Fertility

The global total fertility rate declined by over 50% from 1950 to 2021

March 22, 2024 - An analysis of global fertility in 204 countries and territories between 1950 and 2021 was published in the Lancet on March 20, 2024, revealing that global fertility rates are declining, with some locations experiencing increases in fertility while others exhibit drastic declines. The publication gathered data on multiple factors, including total...

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ASRM Redefines Infertility, Adding Sexual Orientation, Relationships

by Veronica Salib

In an attempt to develop a more inclusive and comprehensive definition of infertility, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has modified the description to include people unable to...

Researchers Identify a Completed Sequence of the Y Chromosome

by Veronica Salib

A recent article published in Nature revealed that researchers have finally sequenced the human Y chromosome, marking the final human chromosome to be evaluated. The study, which was funded by the...

Study Finds 20% of Women Achieve Natural Conception After IVF Treatment

by Hayden Schmidt

An Oxford Academic meta-analysis published this week found that natural conception after live birth via assisted reproductive technology (ART) was common, occurring in 20% of women. Looking at...

Environmental Advocacy Group Links PVC Pipe to Adverse Health Outcomes

by Veronica Salib

In April 2023, Beyond Plastics, an environmental advocacy group, released a report that linked plastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes to adverse human health outcomes. According to the organization,...

A WHO Report Finds That 17.5% of People Experienced Infertility

by Veronica Salib

On April 3, 2023, the WHO published an Infertility Prevalence Estimates report analyzing global infertility rates between 1990 and 2021. Researchers determined that 17.5% — or one-sixth —...

Analyzing the Association Between ART and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

by Veronica Salib

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has proven to be a critical tool for those unable to conceive via biological mechanisms. However, considering the relatively new nature of these tools, little is...

Scientists Explore Monoclonal Antibodies as Contraception

by Veronica Salib

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade early in 2022, the year has become a landmark for expanding access and options for reproductive care, especially contraception. Shortly after this policy change,...

Average Sperm Count Dropped 51.6% Between 1973 and 2018

by Veronica Salib

In a review and meta-analysis published in Human Reproductive Update, researchers analyzed the variations in average global sperm count between 1973 and 2018. According to the publication, in addition...

Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Risk of Pediatric Cancer

by Veronica Salib

Considering the growing popularity of assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), many researchers are looking to understand better the risks associated with these...

Infertility May Correlate with Risk of Stroke in Women

by Veronica Salib

BMJ recently published an article that correlated a history of infertility with a risk of stroke. The study determined that women who had experienced miscarriages and birth-related child loss had...

PCOS Patients at Higher Risk of Delivery-Related Heart Complications

by Veronica Salib

A recent study found a higher risk of delivery-related heart complications in PCOS patients. People with PCOS are more likely to develop complications during pregnancy. According to a subdivision of...

AMA Urges FDA to Make Oral Contraceptives Available Over the Counter

by Veronica Salib

The AMA’s press release urging the FDA to approve over-the-counter sales will revolutionize accessibility to oral contraceptives. Female contraceptives in the United States are offered in...

Novel Micro Device Simplifies IVF, Male Subfertility

by Alivia Kaylor

A University of Adelaide research team and medical technology company, Fertilis, have produced a novel micro device to simplify the only fertility treatment technique associated with men with low sperm...

FDA Warns of False Results With Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Tests

by Samantha McGrail

FDA recently warned the public of the risk of false results, inappropriate use, and interpretation of results with non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) tests.  NIPS tests look for signs of...

Fertility, Metformin, and Danish Birth Defects

by Hayden Schmidt

Results from a long-term study conducted in Denmark show that the popular diabetes drug — metformin — is linked to an increased rate of severe birth defects. Using nearly 20 years of health...

Alife Raises $22M to Advance In-Vitro Fertilization Through AI

by Samantha McGrail

Alife Health recently raised $22 million in Series A financing to advance in-vitro fertilization (IVF) through artificial intelligence (AI) tools.   Alife will bring its first two products...

Global Hormonal Contraceptive Industry to Generate $20.67B by 2030

by Samantha McGrail

The global hormonal contraceptive industry generated $15.02 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to generate $20.67 billion by 2030, according to a recent Allied Market Research...

Posterity Health Increases Access to Male Fertility Care Globally

by Samantha McGrail

Posterity Health recently launched Project AIM (Access to care-Inclusion of the Male partner), a nationwide initiative that provides men with at-home testing and access to male fertility...

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