Category: Fertility and Health
Paternal Stress Alters Sperm and Children’s Behaviour
The effect of stress on fertility and overall health has been well documented, but new studies have begun to unveil the extent of its impact. Stressed fathers may end up...
Increase Your Chances of Successful IVF with a Mediterranean Diet
Along with a team of researchers from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Harokopio University of Athens, Dr Nikos Yiannakouris has completed a study suggesting a link between...
Fertility of Daughters Could Be Affected by Gestational Use of Paracetamol
Exposure to paracetamol during pregnancy could reduce female fertility. Studies on rats and mice have shown that the drug can disrupt the reproductive development of females, which has an impact...
Ibuprofen may Increase Infertility Risks for Men
Men who regularly take high doses of ibuprofen may be risking their fertility, according to new research. Scientists studied healthy men between the ages of 18-35 to test the impact...
Air Pollution May Affect Sperm Quality
High levels of air pollution have recently been associated with poor sperm quality, and could be partially responsible for the drop in male fertility uncovered by a study earlier this...
The Most Common Fertility Myths
Like any health issue, fertility is surrounded with myths and outdated information which can confuse people who are trying to conceive or even reduce their chances of success. Our doctors...
Is Red Wine Good for Fertility?
A recent study on the effects of alcohol on ovarian reserve resulted in a spate of newspaper articles claiming that red wine has a positive effect on fertility – the...
How Do STIs Affect Fertility?
Regular sexual health checks are essential for good health, regardless of the number of partners you have had. If you would like to conceive, it is especially important to ensure...
Older Fathers Pass on More Gene Mutations Than Mothers
A study that investigated the genomes of thousands of Icelandic parents and children has concluded that older fathers pass on far more genetic mutations to children than mothers do. Researchers...
Asthma May Affect Your Fertility
Women who suffer from asthma are more likely to require fertility treatment in order to conceive, according to a new study. Research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress...
Male Obesity is Linked to Poorer Sperm Quality
Weight and body mass have a large impact on fertility – while previous research has largely focused on the link between female weight and fertility, a recent study published in...
Common Flame Retardants Associated with Lower Rates of Pregnancy
Couples experiencing infertility may look at lifestyle factors such as stress, weight, and past/present drug use as part of their assessment and treatment, but it’s unusual for people to assess...
