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One in six people worldwide affected by infertility: WHO

UN health agency calls for cheaper and more accessible treatments to help those trying to start a family.

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WHO says infertility affects 1 in 6 globally, calls for more consistent data

About one in six adults globally have experienced infertility at least once in their life, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report on Monday, urging countries to actively collect more consistent data on the disease.

Reuters

1 in 6 people struggle with infertility as WHO urges care

LONDON — Infertility affects one in six people globally, according to a report from the World Health Organization, which urged countries to do more to help people conceive.

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One in six people worldwide affected by infertility, WHO reports

Call for access to treatment to be urgently expanded as studies show ‘infertility does not discriminate’

The Guardian - UK

Endometriosis: black women continue to receive poorer care for the condition

Endometriosis is a common chronic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated one in ten people assigned female at birth. The condition causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow elsewhere – including on the ovaries, intestines, bladder and bowels. Symptoms can affect the whole body, but often…

The Conversation

Bristolians urged to get tested as gonorrhoea cases continue to rise

The STI, usually treated with antibiotics, can cause infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease in patients

Bristol Post

Nonstick chemicals affecting pregnancies

A new study finds that PFAS, the chemicals in nonstick wrappers, could be making it harder to get pregnant

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'One course of antibiotics cured my infertility issues after four miscarriages'

After four miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy, Diana Bowden, 39, feared she'd never get pregnant - then a simple course of antibiotics helped her conceive a miracle baby boy

Daily Mirror

'My husband of 11 years can't have kids - I want to leave him'

A woman has sparked a huge debate online, with people claiming she's being 'unreasonable for admitting she wants to leave her partner after suffering with infertility issues

Daily Mirror

Men Who Do Physical Jobs Are More Likely To Develop High Levels Of Testosterone And More Fertile

Men who reported more physical activity at work also had higher levels of the male sex hormone testosterone & develop fertility.

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Physically demanding work linked to higher male fertility: Research

According to a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, males who often lift heavy objects at work have higher sperm counts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bovine trichomoniasis vaccine solution near for infertility-causing cattle STI

Each year up to 15 per cent of a cattle herd can be lost due to a sexually transmitted bacteria that causes abortion and infertility, but researchers are now close to a vaccine.

ABC News

At-home fertility tests: here's what they can actually tell you

A growing number of us are waiting longer to become parents. In the UK, the average age of first-time parents is between 30 and 33 years old. Fifty years ago, the average age was 26.

The Conversation

Some shampoo and make-up can raise women's risk of diabetes by nearly two-thirds

The chemicals have also been linked to cancer, early menopause, obesity and infertility

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Salon

A "new" STI is on the rise

A bacterium called Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen, can cause inflammation, miscarriage, and even infertility

Dynamite News

Mediterranean Diet Good For Fertility: Research

The fruits, vegetables, and legumes found in the Mediterranean diet have long been commended for their multiple health advantages. It is now a non-invasive and affordable approach for couples trying to conceive, with evidence suggesting it may also aid in the treatment of infertility. Read on for details:

The New Daily

Why the Mediterranean diet might overcome infertility

Infertility affects 48 million couples and 186 million individuals worldwide. This heart-friendly diet might hold the solution.

Reuters

Pandemic lockdowns linked to decline in U.S. twin births, study suggests

Reduced access to infertility treatments early in the pandemic may have contributed to a drop in twin births, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest.

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Bristol Post

Fertility treatment on Bristol NHS to be extended to single women and transgender people

Upper age limit drops from 40 to 39 as policy found to be "discriminatory" against some groups

Daily Mirror

'Jennifer Aniston is right - we should open up to our friends about IVF'

Columnist Saira Khan says infertility is still a taboo subject, despite estimates by the NHS that it affects around one in seven couples in Britain - and we should talk more about it

The Guardian - AU

Genetic engineering could be used to control mouse populations, research finds

Scientists demonstrated that a gene drive can be used to induce female infertility in the common house mouse, an invasive species in Australia

Daily Mirror

Jennifer Aniston's ex shares sweet message after star admits infertility struggles

Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston divorced in 2017 after two years, but the pair have remained friends

Daily Mirror

Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco praises Jennifer Aniston for sharing infertility journey

Kaley Cuoco took to her Instagram account to offer support to Friends alum Jennifer Aniston, explaining 'you never ever know what people are going through behind the scenes'

The Guardian - UK

Fertility treatment and work are often incompatible – employers need to step up

I know from experience how hard the balancing act can be. It’s in organisations’ interests to provide proper support, says fertility consultant Zeynep Gurtin

Evening Standard

Beauty: Out for the count

It’s not just women who have ticking biological clocks — but men’s fertility still is barely discussed. Katie Strick asks why

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