Tobacco smoke might do more than cause cancer, heart disease and lung damage. It might also injure fertility in women, researchers reported Tuesday.
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Fertility Boost in Child Cancer Cases
Children needing cancer treatment in England and Wales will be able to have their fertility preserved after a £250,000 donation.
Baby Boy Gets Guinness World Record After Conception from World’s Oldest Sperm
A baby boy was born in June of 2015 after being conceived from the world’s oldest sperm. His dad gave the sperm specimen 23 years ago at the age of 15, after receiving a cancer diagnosis and being advised his treatment could make him infertile. After a successful conception from what became the world’s oldest sperm, his new baby made it into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Cancer Risk ‘Little to Worry About’ After Fertility Drugs
In women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), the risk for cancer is minimal, according to a large study.
Ovarian Tissue Transplant Can Help Some Women Have Kids After Cancer Treatment
Cancer patients who have ovarian tissue removed and stored for later transplantation have a chance at a successful pregnancy, a new study finds.
Human Reproduction, Health Broadly Damaged by Toxic Chemicals: Report
Among the poor health outcomes linked to pesticides, air pollutants, plastics and other chemicals, according to the report from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), an organization representing obstetrical and gynecological associations from 125 countries, are miscarriage and still births, an increase in cancer, attention problems and hyperactivity.
After Surviving Cancer, This Infertile Mom Gives Birth to Miracle Daughter
Every birth is special, but baby Evie is a downright miracle. Her mom, Jodie, was diagnosed with cancer of lymphocytes, commonly known as follicular lymphoma, when she was 23 years old. In order to cure the serious disease, Jodie underwent months of serious treatment that left her infertile.
Embryo Battles are Likely to Get a Precedent in San Francisco Couple’s Case
Dr. Mimi C. Lee and Stephen E. Findley had not been married long when he began to have doubts about the relationship. Now divorced, he is fighting to prevent her from having a child with their frozen embryos, made after Lee was diagnosed with cancer.
Oral Contraceptive Use Provides Long-Term Protection Against Endometrial Cancer
The use of oral contraceptives conferred long-term protection against endometrial cancer, according to results of a meta-analysis.
Infertility Treatments not Associated with Increased Short-term Cancer Risk
Compared to the general population, women who underwent assisted reproductive technologies (ART) treatments were not at increased risk for developing cancer after approximately 5 years of follow-up.