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Infertility: How fewer babies might mean the end of the world

Neanderthals probably died when their fertility dropped. Modern humans are seeing a decline in babies being born. Is it the end of the world?

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'Groundbreaking study finds endometriosis risk is rooted in genetics'

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares exciting research from Oxford University on a painful condition that also causes depression, anxiety and even infertility in 5-10% of women

Daily Mirror

Emotions around infertility can be raw. Let’s talk about them with solidarity

It’s important to acknowledge ‘fertility privilege’, but let’s not dismiss those whose privilege has been hard won, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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One in Six People Globally are Infertile, WHO Reports

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, Bloomberg reported. Researchers found little difference between high, middle and low-income countries in the report published Tuesday. This crisis has left many people struggling…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Infertility affects ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people globally, WHO says

The organization also said high costs for fertility treatments were a “medical poverty trap.”

Fortune

'Our bill lays out how we can implement a publicly funded IVF system in Ireland'

Senators Catherine Ardagh and Fiona O'Loughlin have introduced legislation to establish publicly funded IVF. It is an important step forward in laying the groundwork for reaching a system of publicly funded assisted human reproduction treatment in Ireland.

Irish Mirror

First Thing: Trump to surrender after hush-money indictment

The extraordinary scene in Manhattan will mark the first time a former US president will face criminal charges. Plus, why so many Americans hate – and love – the AR-15

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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.

Tribune News Service

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

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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.

The Conversation

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.

Wales Online

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

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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