“The major problem is that we don’t know the causes of male infertility, and current diagnoses and treatment (are) not causal-based,” said Sarah Kimmins, a Université de Montréal professor and member of the research group. “It’s a one size fits all.” There are limited therapeutic options for infertile guys, she adds, and the diagnosis is… Read More »
Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Sperm and Fertility
Embarking on the journey to parenthood is an exhilarating chapter in many lives. The health of your sperm plays a pivotal role in the quest to conceive a child. However, several lifestyle factors can either bolster or undermine the quality and quantity of your sperm. These factors have the power to influence your chances of… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
About 1 in 4 surgeries in women in the United States involve obstetric-gynecologic (OB-GYN) procedures. That means you might find yourself needing to have one of these surgeries at some point in your life. But did you know some of them are done using robotics? More than 876,000 robotic-assisted surgeries were performed in the U.S.… Read More »
New Comprehensive Guidelines Offer Better Insight
including defining individual diagnostic criteria, the influence of excess weight, ethnic differences and variation across the life course. This culminates in delayed diagnosis, poor diagnosis experience and dissatisfaction with care, as reported by women internationally. In this context, there is a compelling need for consistent international evidence-based guidelines for assessment and management of PCOS, addressing… Read More »
11 Things That Heaviness in Your Pelvic Area Might Mean
Have you ever felt a heavy feeling in your pelvic area and wondered if something was wrong? Even if it doesn’t hurt exactly, the heaviness can be uncomfortable and make you anxious if you don’t know what’s going on. You probably don’t have to worry — many causes of pelvic heaviness are common and easily… Read More »