Even if you’re not thinking about having children or becoming pregnant any time soon, it’s not a bad idea to learn how to spot the signs that you might be infertile or have fertility issues. Fertility problems are much more common — in both men and women — than you might think: the CDC reports that 6.7 million American women are either unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term. Additionally, the CDC reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under the age of 45 in the U.S. have seen a medical professional regarding fertility issues — meaning that 3.3 to 4.7 million American men have sought help with fertility in their lifetimes.
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Auburn-based Company Works to Encourage Those Struggling with Infertility
According to the CDC, 6.7 million women in the United States are currently undergoing treatment for infertility. It’s something that affects about 1 in 8 couples, but it’s often a silent struggle. One company in Auburn is working to change that by opening up the conversation and providing an encouraging message of hope.
Teen Contraception, Birth Rate Falls by 57% Saving Billions: CDC
A new report released by the Federal Government has revealed that US Teen pregnancy rates have dropped in the last two decades by almost 57%. This phenomenon has saved billions of dollars of taxpayer’s money. The awareness among the teen regarding protective measures to be taken, Government initiatives has certainly helped for this result.
HPV vaccination Rate Up, But Not Enough, CDC says
More teenage girls are receiving the vaccine that protects against the human papillomavirus, or HPV, the government reported Thursday. However, the numbers still don’t meet targets set by public health officials.
Having a Baby After Fertility Problems ‘Strengthens Relationship’
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 11% of American women and their partners are unable to get pregnant after 1 year of unprotected sex.
What You Should Know About Pregnancy After 40
Whether you were building your career, searching for the right guy, or just weren’t ready to start a family until now, you’re definitely not alone. The birth rate for women ages 40 to 44 increased by 3 percent from 2008 to 2009, the most recent year for which data is available, which is the highest jump since the late ’60s, according to the CDC.
Syphilis Spike in 2012 ‘Troubling,’ CDC Says
The number of cases of primary and secondary syphilis in the United States increased 11.1% in 2012 with men — particularly gay and bisexual men —accounting for the spike entirely, according to the latest surveillance report on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC Resources Aid Contraceptive Selection
Pop quiz: Do you know which contraceptive methods are safe for women who are postpartum or who smoke? How about for women who have diabetic nephropathy or migraine with aura?Handy online tools and smart-phone apps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now offer recommendations for contraceptive choices.
Multiple Births on the Decline, CDC Reports
While fertility treatments in vogue since the early 1970s led to a dramatic increase in multiple births, subsequent reduction in the practice of transferring three or more embryos has caused a drop in births of triplets and higher-order multiples, a national survey showed.
CDC: US Birth Rate Falls to Historic Low
The U.S. birth rate has hit a fresh low, and experts say the poor economy is probably the romance-killing culprit responsible for the decline. Fresh numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the nation’s fertility rate slumped to a record low in 2012, with 63.0 births per 1,000 women of childbearing years. That beat the previous all-time low of 63.2 in 2011.