Anyone sexually active under age 30 should be offered testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the…
Read MoreDeclining Sperm Count Tied to Chemicals in the Environment
Chemicals that pervade our modern world — plastics, pesticides, stain repellents, components of personal hygiene products — are contributing to a decades-long decline in fertility and could pose health risks even into future generations, according to an explosive new book…
Read MoreNASCAR's Kyle Busch, Wife Samantha Say Fertility Struggles Put Marriage to the Test: 'It Was Scary'
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha have longed for a daughter for as long as they can remember. And in just a few days, the couple will find out if Samantha is in fact finally pregnant with their…
Read MoreLauren Scruggs Recalls 'Internal Struggle' to Choose IVF Rather Than Her 'Go-To' Holistic Methods
Lauren Scruggs says she struggled with pursuing IVF but ultimately found "peace" with the decision. Back in January, Scruggs, 32, and her husband Jason Kennedy announced that they were beginning their "IVF journey," telling fans that "it's going to be a…
Read MoreRob Schneider Celebrates Daughter Elle King's Pregnancy: 'I Know How Much You Wanted This'
Rob Schneider couldn't be happier about daughter Elle King expanding her family. The Grammy-nominated rocker reveals in this week's issue of PEOPLE that she is pregnant, expecting a baby with her fiancé Dan Tooker. King's happy pregnancy news comes after…
Read MoreHalsey Says Her Pregnancy Was '100% Planned': 'I Tried Very Hard for This'
Halsey is opening up about her road to pregnancy. The 26-year-old singer, who is currently expecting her first child with boyfriend Alev Aydin, got candid about the journey in an Instagram Story post on Monday. "why is it ok to speculate…
Read MoreThese women over 30 share their very honest thoughts about being childfree
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Read MoreWhen insurers cover infertility treatments, fewer women die
When states require that insurers provide coverage of infertility treatments, 20% fewer mothers die during pregnancy, childbirth or shortly after birth, according to a University of Michigan study. Nearly 11% of women ages 15-44 and 21% of currently married, childless…
Read MoreFinding Joy While Struggling With Infertility Over The Holidays
Last night, my parents hosted Chanukah dinner for my siblings and our significant others. My father declared it the best Chanukkah he’s ever had. It was truly joyous. We took down several shots of vodka (we are of Russian Jewish…
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