Men having the high-risk form of the cervical cancer-causing virus, or HPV, were found to possess higher amounts of dead sperm, thereby negatively affecting their fertility, according to a new study. Is HPV secretly hurting men’s fertility? Shocking new study reveals risk of silent sperm killer (Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash) Human Papillomavirus (HPV), …
Researchers have found microplastics in the every semen samples they tested. Chinese public health researchers from various institutions questioned whether ingested microplastics might be contributing to the global decline in fertility rates. They collected semen samples from 36 healthy adult males, who were living in China’s eastern part, Jinan. All participants, who were not linked …
Researchers at the University of S£o Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, can remain in the sperm of recovered patients for up to 90 days after hospital discharge and 110 days after initial infection. This could adversely affect semen quality. The findings, published in the journal Andrology, suggest …
DNA fragmentation refers to the presence of fragmented DNA within sperm cells where high levels of fragmented DNA can hinder the ability of sperm to fertilise eggs effectively, leading to infertility, the creation of poor-quality embryos and an increased risk of miscarriage. The DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI) is a specialised test that measures the extent …
New research from Oregon Health & Science University describes the science behind a promising technique to treat infertility by turning a skin cell into an egg that is capable of producing viable embryos. Researchers at OHSU documented in vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, in a mouse model through the preliminary steps of a technique that relies …
Researchers have detailed the risk patterns of cancers in families of men producing fewer or no sperms in a new study using genetic sequencing. Male infertility: Increased cancer risk found in families of men with low sperm count (Photo by Twitter/AndyVermaut) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} They found that in families of men producing no sperm …
In a recent systematic review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers from Spain investigated the effect of the Mediterranean diet on the quality of semen in men of reproductive age. They found that adherence to the Mediterranean diet could improve male reproductive health by positively influencing semen quality. Study: Influence of the Mediterranean …
Researchers in Italy have recently explored the beneficial effects of a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet on male fertility. Their study is published in the journal Current Research in Food Science. Study: Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation. Image Credit: Aeril / Shutterstock Background Infertility is a significant healthcare problem, …
Sperm health is influenced by several factors that can impact fertility. Dr Sandeep Talwar, Infertility Specialist, Nova IVF Fertility, Vasant Vihar explains all you need to know about male sperm freezing In an era where individuals’ life choices are increasingly celebrated, many bachelors are contemplating parenthood on their own terms. Sperm freezing, also known as …