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IVF-related birth defects may originate with moms, not treatment
Babies conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) have a higher risk of birth defects than those conceived naturally, but the increased risk may stem from the parents rather than the treatment...
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5 million babies born so far, thanks to IVF
When Louise Brown was born in 1978, she became the first baby conceived outside the womb, often referred to as a "test-tube" baby. Now, 34 years later, fertility experts estimate that 5 million...
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Three birthdays, one day of conception
For Joyce Mallon, the births of her three children are "a miracle." Conceived on October, 26, 2007, in a lab by in vitro fertilization, the embryos were implanted into her uterus at two-year intervals,...
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Too much TV could damage sperm production
Semen quality is a much-discussed subject among scientists these days. Data suggests sperm concentration has been declining in Western countries over the past couple of decades - and reasons for the...
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IVF may slightly increase mental retardation risk
While new research finds no significant link between autism and singleton children conceived via in vitro fertilization (IVF), a slightly increased risk of mental retardation, or intellectual...
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Attention sperm: Bacon bad, fish good
The quality of a man's semen is directly related to his ability to help conceive a child. But science hasn't found many solutions for men looking for a baby-making boost. Now a study suggests men who...
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Banned pesticides linked to endometriosis
Women with higher levels of pesticides in their blood are also more likely to have endometriosis, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives....
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Common chemicals challenge sperm
Chemicals known as endocrine disruptors, commonly found in our food and products such as makeup, sunscreen and toothpaste, have been shown to cause fertility problems. Now scientists have a better...
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Marijuana may affect fertility in young men
"If you’re a cannabis user and you’re trying for a baby ... stop." This advice comes from Dr. Allan Pacey, senior lecturer in andrology at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and lead...
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5 studies you may have missed
Here's a roundup of five medical studies published this week that might give you new insights into your health, mind and body. Remember, correlation is not causation – so if a study finds a connection...
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