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How lab-produced sperm could soon revolutionise fertility care

ANALYSIS: Eoghan Cunnane is leading a team of researchers to produce human sperm from lab-engineered testicular tissue

The Independent UK

Voices: Writing a book was meant to be a dream – but publishing it turned into a nightmare

COMMENT: Crowdfunding publisher Unbound is going into administration, leaving authors, contributors and shareholders unpaid. Kat Brown is one of the writers left high, dry and deeply disappointed

The Independent UK

Male infertility: how lab-produced sperm could transform fertility treatment in the future

Imagine a future where a diagnosis of untreatable male infertility is no longer the end of the road – because science has found a way to produce human sperm from lab-engineered testicular tissue.

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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility

Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study found that male infertility rates increased nearly 80% from 1990 to 2019. The reasons driving this trend remain a mystery,…

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IVF as a male partner: 'I felt useless — now I want to stop men from suffering in silence'

Tom Webster found himself burying his struggles while he and his partner went through IVF. Here’s how he’s hoping to end the taboo and help others speak out

Evening Standard

Erin Andrews says she ‘feels like a failure’ in heartbreaking statement after surrogate has miscarriage

Andrews has been open about her cancer and infertility journeys

The Independent UK

Bake Off star Laura Adlington calls out NHS over 'fat-shaming' and 'dreadful' infertility treatment

The Great British Bake Off star, 36, announced her pregnancy last month after undergoing IVF, describing her journey as a ‘miracle’

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Michelle Ackerley announces pregnancy on Morning Live after infertility struggle

She married Ben Ryan, a performance director at Brentford FC, last year

Evening Standard

The toxins around us threaten our fertility. Black families face an outsize risk

My fear growing up was gun violence. But a bigger threat to my body may have come from an invisible villain

The Guardian - US

Men can make these 3 lifestyle changes to improve fertility

Men account for 50% of infertility cases, but not enough are getting sperm tests.

Fortune

First UK birth after womb transplant is a medical breakthrough – but raises important ethical questions

A baby girl named Amy Isabel has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother who has had a womb transplant. Amy is one of around 65 children worldwide born as a result of pioneering research into the procedure.

The Conversation

Infertility Support 101: What women want to hear (and what they don’t)

Infertility is more than a medical condition — it is an emotional journey that can leave people feeling isolated and misunderstood. For the one in six couples affected, experiencing infertility can be the most upsetting period of their lives.

The Conversation

Nursing influencer Hailey Okula dies during childbirth after years-long struggle to get pregnant

Hailey Okula went into cardiac arrest after suffering a rare complication during childbirth, an amniotic fluid embolism

The Independent UK

Traumatic experiences and genetics may increase endometriosis risk, a new study finds

Endometriosis is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disease where uterine endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. The most common symptom is debilitating pelvic pain before and during menstruation, or during intercourse. It can also cause infertility and digestive issues such as painful bowel movements, among many other symptoms. Globally, it…

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US health agency layoffs gut mine safety, infertility and smoking programs

Thousands lost jobs as sweeping cuts reshape public health, leaving experts and lawmakers scrambling

The Independent UK

Weasel testicles infertility cure features in exhibition on medieval medicine

Manuscripts drawn from the collections of the university library and Cambridge’s historic colleges will go on display.

The Guardian - UK

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Other lives: Social worker who identified a need for infertility counselling, leading to the creation of a service designed for that purpose

The Times of India

Every sexually active individual should NOT ignore these 5 symptoms that can be STD

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common than many people realize, and they often go unnoticed due to their subtle or mild symptoms. While some infections may resolve on their own, many can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term health…

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“I Do Regret Not Suing The Infertility Doctor”: Octomom And Mother Of 14 Natalie Suleman Opens Up

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Does having endometriosis increase the risk of complications during pregnancy?

Endometriosis occurs in women of reproductive age and is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. The condition affects 10%-15% of all reproductive-age women and 70% of women with chronic pelvic pain . The condition is known to be the leading cause of pelvic pain and…

The Times of India

Does having endometriosis increase the risk of complications during pregnancy?

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Can processed foods and an unhealthy diet lead to fertility issues and cancer?

The connection between diet and health is a fundamental aspect of our well-being. While this common knowledge, we have also seen a steep increase in the consumption of processed foods which raises significant concerns about its long-term consequences. The medical community has observed a disturbing trend of rising infertility rates…

The Guardian - UK

Sorry, Lily Collins, but when people outsource childbirth, their motives really count

Whether it’s infertility, to save a career or pure altruism, is there ever a reason that can morally justify surrogacy?

Advnture

Men who hike and climb at high altitudes more likely to suffer infertility, new study claims

The damage is reversible, researchers say, but can take several months at sea level to undo

The Guardian - UK

Katie Price: Making Babies review – truly repugnant television

This documentary about Price and her partner’s attempt to have a child may have spawned acres of coverage, but there is no delving into the agonies of infertility, which makes it depthless, thoughtless and downright offensive

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