Marijuana could affect fertility in women AND men: Researchers warn the drug affects sperm count, ovulation and odds of conceiving. THC, the psychoactive compound responsible for the ‘high’ feeling associated with marijuana, acts on receptors in the reproductive...
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At 21, I was told I had a serious condition affecting my ovaries. There was, the doctors said, a high chance I would be infertile. Fast-forward several decades and, now 46, I have two children, both conceived naturally. At a recent scan, I was told I had the...
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A gene that plays a key role in causing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been discovered, and could lead to better disease prediction and treatment. The research, carried out at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, New York, could...
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Fertility doctors in Greece and Spain say they have produced a baby from three people in order to overcome a woman's infertility. The baby boy was born weighing 2.9kg (6lbs) on Tuesday. The mother and child are said to be in good health. The doctors say they are...
Read More1. Being underweightBeing too thin can be just as damaging as being too fat when it comes to conceiving, particularly if ultra-low body fat levels trigger a shutdown of the ovaries. Women with a body mass index of 18.5 or below, officially classed as underweight,...
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