Cancer is the abnormal growth and division of cells and can develop almost anywhere in the body. There are different types of cancers including lung cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lymphoma, etc. The symptoms of cancer can vary depending on the type of body part is affected. Fertility issues with cancer and cancer treatment Cancer and some of the cancer treatments can affect a woman’s fertility or […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is considered the most common endocrine system disorder found among women of the reproductive age group. PCOS is understood as a multifaceted disease that is associated with chaotic ovarian steroid genesis, excessive oxidative stress, deviant insulin signaling, etc. To date, clinical attention and PCOS treatment focused on the management of the specific signs and symptoms associated with PCOS. Most of the time they are referred […]
The average duration of the menstrual cycle is generally 28 days, however, it’s completely normal for periods to come a bit early or late. In general, females, who are still going through puberty, have higher chances of getting irregular periods, whereas females, who are past this phase, develop a regular cycle. Irregular periods are a condition when the length of the menstrual cycle becomes irregular and keeps on changing. […]
The world’s first baby has been born using a new “three person” fertility technique, New Scientist reveals. The five-month-old boy has the usual DNA from his mum and dad, plus a tiny bit of genetic code from a donor. US doctors took the unprecedented step to ensure the baby boy would be free of a genetic condition that his Jordanian mother carries in her genes. Experts say the move […]
The survival rates for childhood cancer are on rise. This would equate to increase in the number of survivors. It has been shown that around two thirds of survivors will have some kind of late side effect and one of them could be effect on reproductive potential. Reproductive concerns can alter the quality of life in some and can lead to mental health issues. Fertility counseling and offering options […]
Boys born to fathers who needed help conceiving have poorer sperm quality as adults than peers conceived without help, a study published in Human Reproduction suggests. This study, carried out by a team from the Universiteit Brussels – where ICSI was developed – looked at 54 men aged 18 to 22. They were compared with 57 men of the same age. Men born from ICSI had almost half the […]
