fertility

Platelet-rich plasma may enhance ovarian rejuvenation and improve egg quality in women

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A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 18, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled “Transcriptomic landscape of cumulus cells from patients <38 years old with a history of poor ovarian response (POR) treated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP).” Researchers from IVIRMA New Jersey, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, and Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University studied how a treatment called platelet-rich … Read more

Stochastic analysis sheds light on ovarian aging and menopause timing

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Menopause, driven by ovarian aging and the depletion of ovarian reserve, marks the end of a woman’s fertility, and while many aspects of these processes are well understood, the overall dynamics remain unclear. A new study from Rice University researchers, published in Biophysical Journal on Feb. 10, introduces a novel approach to unraveling the complex … Read more

China’s Hukou Reform: Transforming Rural Migrant Fertility – Key Insights from BMC Public Health

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“`html china’s Hukou Reform: Urban Citizenship Linked to Increased Fertility Among Rural Migrants China’s Hukou Reform: Urban Citizenship Linked to Increased Fertility Among Rural migrants A new study reveals the impact of China’s hukou reform on fertility rates among rural migrants, focusing on how granting urban citizenship influences family planning decisions. Researchers used a staggered … Read more

Globally prostate and testicular cancer rates climb, but mortality is falling

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A global study on prostate and testicular cancers reveals rising prevalence and incidence but declining mortality, highlighting the need for targeted healthcare strategies. Study: Global burden and risk factors of male cancers from 1990 to 2021, with forecasts to 2040. Image Credit: Julien Tromeur / Shutterstock Prostate and testicular cancers are growing concerns for men’s health worldwide. … Read more

Communication between body muscle and pituitary gland may play unexpected role in female fertility

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A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. McGill University researchers found that a protein produced in the muscles helps manage the release of a hormone made in the pea-sized gland attached to the base of the … Read more

Study links PTSD and anxiety to lower ovarian reserve in women firefighters

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Archyde PTSD and⁤ anxiety: A Hidden Impact on Women Firefighters’ Reproductive Health Table of Contents 1. PTSD and⁤ anxiety: A Hidden Impact on Women Firefighters’ Reproductive Health 2. What are potential interventions that fire departments could implement to mitigate the negative impact of mental health conditions on the reproductive health of female firefighters? 3. Archyde … Read more

Study links PTSD and anxiety to lower ovarian reserve in women firefighters

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A new study led by University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health researchers in collaboration with fire service partners and other researchers around the country through the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study showed that post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety are associated with lower levels of anti-Müllerian hormone, a marker of ovarian reserve, among … Read more

Unveiling the hidden benefit of bariatric surgery

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Welcoming a newborn is something many couples dream of doing, but it can get complicated when conceiving becomes a roadblock. Infertility affects one in six people, but obesity can also be a problem. When diet and exercise aren’t enough to lose weight, bariatric surgery can become an option. Yet a new national survey by Orlando … Read more