January 27, 2012: Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates
Centuries-old therapy can help men and women alike with fertility issues, experts say

January 12, 2012: Three Embryos Are Too Many for IVF: Study
The ideal number is one or two for the assisted reproduction technique, researchers say

January 04, 2012: U.S. Twin Births Soar: CDC
Older mothers, fertility treatments contributed to 76% rise in past 30 years

December 06, 2011: Research With Worms May Shed Light on Women's Fertility
Egg cells aged earlier than body cells in roundworms, study found

November 11, 2011: STD Complication May Double Infertility Risk
Recurring pelvic inflammatory disease also has serious consequences for teen girls, researchers note

October 27, 2011: Ovarian Tumors May Develop Years After Fertility Therapy
Risk of nonfatal growths higher than usual in women who had in-vitro fertilization, study finds

October 19, 2011: Sperm Moves Best for Moderate Exercisers: Study
Lighter or strenuous physical activity associated with less sperm motility

October 18, 2011: Katrina's Aftermath: Failed Pregnancies for IVF Moms Nationwide
Stress linked to the disaster is probable culprit, researchers say

October 17, 2011: Healthier Diet, Stronger Sperm?
Two studies show diet can affect mobility of sperm, quality of semen

October 14, 2011: Hormonal Disorder Linked to Pregnancy Complications: Study
Doubled risk of developing diabetes, premature birth seen in polycystic ovary syndrome patients

October 05, 2011: Health Woes Still Strike Women Exposed to Banned Pregnancy Drug
Cancer, infertility continue to emerge in women whose moms took DES decades ago, study finds

September 27, 2011: Childless Men May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
Study suggests infertility may explain the link

September 06, 2011: Rules Help When Talking About Infertility
Men, women may have different ideas about what to share, and with whom

August 17, 2011: Blood Antibody May Signal Start of Ovarian Cancer
Levels elevated in infertile women, those who developed the disease, study finds

August 11, 2011: No Proof That Aspirin Aids Conception, Review Shows
Data on women undergoing in vitro fertilization finds no evidence supporting aspirin use

August 04, 2011: Eating Disorders Can Harm Women's Fertility
Anorexic and bulimic patients twice as likely as other women to seek help getting pregnant: study

June 15, 2011: Can Weight-Loss Surgery Reverse Common Cause of Infertility?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects up to 10 percent of women, many of them overweight or obese

May 26, 2011: Caffeine May Interfere With Fertility in Women
Coffee, colas may prevent eggs from reaching the womb, study finds

May 17, 2011: Gene Variation May Explain Some Female Infertility Cases
Mutation leads to low levels of pregnancy hormone, study says

May 11, 2011: Can Crotch Length Predict Infertility in Men?
Distance between scrotum and anus linked to reproductive ability, study suggests

May 11, 2011: Number of Eggs Retrieved Helps Predict IVF Success: Study
Collecting too many eggs during one cycle can raise the risk of complications from fertility drugs

March 23, 2011: Mouse Sperm Successfully Grown in Lab, Researchers Say
Study has potential to advance human infertility diagnosis and treatment, experts believe

March 04, 2011: Can Crotch Length Predict Sperm Strength?
Men below the median are 7 times more likely to have sperm in the subfertile range, study says

February 25, 2011: Stress Seems to Have No Effect on Fertility Treatments
Belief is based more on myth than reality, experts say

February 24, 2011: PCBs Might Be Linked to Failed IVF Attempts
Study finds now-banned chemicals associated with greater risk of failed implantation, miscarriage

January 06, 2011: Earlier Diagnosis Might Cut Cost of Teen Pelvic Disease
Advanced cases require $8,000 hospitalization on average, study finds

December 22, 2010: Single Embryo Beat Double Embryo Transfer in IVF Study
Procedure using 1 embryo was 5 times more likely to result in birth of a healthy baby

December 03, 2010: Depression Screening Urged for Young Women With Menopause-Like Symptoms
Study reveals a doubling of risk with primary ovarian insufficiency

November 11, 2010: Painkillers in Pregnancy May Harm Son's Fertility, Study Suggests
European research links analgesic use to undescended testicles, but U.S. expert says findings are 'weak'

November 03, 2010: Anorexia Linked With Unplanned Pregnancies
Patients may mistakenly assume they can't conceive, researchers say

October 28, 2010: Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Poor Sperm Quality
But industry rep counters that study of Chinese workers isn't relevant to U.S. consumers

October 27, 2010: Egg Donors Happy They Helped Out: Study
But they profess less 'belief in human goodness' than surrogate moms, researchers say

October 25, 2010: Weight May Affect a Woman's Fertility
Obesity, underweight linked to poorer outcomes in studies

October 11, 2010: Study Sees Link Between Epilepsy, Infertility
Drugs used to control the disorder may play a role, experts say

October 04, 2010: Video May Help Predict Which Embryos Will Survive IVF
Researchers say method could improve odds of getting pregnant with in vitro fertilization

September 30, 2010: Genetic Glitch Tied to Disrupted Sperm Production
Mutation could affect 4 percent of infertile men, experts say

September 14, 2010: In Vitro Fertilization Success Rate Higher in Spring, Study Suggests
Reproductive expert cautions against waiting for "prime" season, however

September 14, 2010: Fast-Freeze May Help Sperm Survive Storage, Study Finds
Method might pave way for HIV-positive men to donate sperm safely, researchers say

September 09, 2010: Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds
Other research suggests women who smoke while pregnant impair sons' fertility

August 12, 2010: Stress Might Interfere With Conception
In study, higher levels of anxiety-related compound was tied to lower pregnancy rate

July 19, 2010: Better Way to Predict Success of Second IVF Attempt?
Data gleaned from first try can help gauge odds of pregnancy the next time, researchers say

July 19, 2010: Study Suggests Higher Cancer Rate Among IVF Babies
But researchers found no direct cause-and-effect with assisted reproduction technology

July 15, 2010: Human Sperm Gene Hasn't Changed for 600 Million Years
This DNA is shared across species and seems 'so important it can't change,' researcher says

June 21, 2010: Inexperienced Female Athletes Risk Serious Health Problems
Too much exercise, too little nutrition can lead to osteoporosis, fertility issues, experts warn

June 03, 2010: Donor-Assisted Conception Sparks Disclosure Dilemmas
Tell kids 'early and often,' some suggest, but others say it's not always that simple

May 19, 2010: IVF, Fertility Drugs Might Boost Autism Risk
Two studies show a link, but experts say risk to any one child remains low

May 17, 2010: Technique Might Boost Women's Fertility
Scientists find way to awaken dormant ovarian follicles, produce more eggs

April 30, 2010: New Hope for Infertile Young Women
Many whose periods have stopped still have immature eggs, researchers find

April 28, 2010: New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male Fertility
Researchers uncover key proteins in mice that could lead to new birth control for men

April 15, 2010: Do Statins Lower Male Sex Drive?
Italian study says yes, but earlier U.S. study had different conclusion