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2 days, 16 hours ago

IVF guru, a lab scientist and questions over two babies whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician

Questions were raised about Britain’s most eminent fertility doctor yesterday after it emerged two children whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician. DNA tests reportedly revealed the two seemingly unrelated adults were both conceived using sperm donated by a senior lab technician who worked one floor above Patrick Steptoe’s fertility clinic at Oldham Hospital. …

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3 days, 6 hours ago

The New Timeline: Motherhood and Fertility Beyond 35

Deccan Chronicle

In recent years, more women are choosing to delay motherhood until their mid-30s or later. Advances in reproductive medicine have opened new doors for women who wish to have children later in life: Assisted Reproductive Technologies : Techniques like in vitro fertilization and egg freezing have revolutionized fertility care. Proactive Fertility Checks: Ovarian reserve testing and other diagnostic tools empower …

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Putin says alternatives to porn needed, calls for 'more interesting content'

India Today

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for the creation of alternatives to pornographic content, suggesting that something more "interesting and passionate" should be developed to capture people’s attention. In an interview with Russia Today, Putin acknowledged the widespread global popularity of adult content, emphasising that this is not just an issue in Russia but one that affects the entire …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Can Tight Underwear Hurt Your Shot At Fatherhood? 5 Lifestyle Choices & How They Affect Male Fertility

ABP News

Male Fertility: When a couple decides to have a baby, the would-be father’s health is as important as the mother’s. Studies indicate that cooler temperatures improve sperm volume, quality, and motility, as cooler testicles aid in the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins necessary for healthy sperm.” However, according to Dr Ritesh Goel, Senior Consultant, Urology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, while …

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1 week, 2 days ago

As fertility rates fall, some scientists say everyday chemicals are a factor

Live Mint

After months of trying to get pregnant, Kirstie Phillips threw out all her scented candles. Many scientists believe chemicals found in everyday products could be a factor, with a growing body of research showing potential negative effects for male and female reproductive systems, from exposure even in tiny amounts. The American Chemistry Council, a U.S. trade body, says fertility is …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

China Daily

China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-12 09:00 A nurse takes care of a newborn baby at Gansu Provincial Maternity and Childcare Hospital in Lanzhou. In August, Yichang city in Central China's Hubei province, cooperated with the China Population and Development Research Center and Hubei Population Society, and established a research center for fertility protection and support. The city government has also …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

China Daily

China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-12 09:00 A nurse takes care of a newborn baby at Gansu Provincial Maternity and Childcare Hospital in Lanzhou. In August, Yichang city in Central China's Hubei province, cooperated with the China Population and Development Research Center and Hubei Population Society, and established a research center for fertility protection and support. The city government has also …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Tokyo announces 4-day work week for employees in push to boost fertility rates

India Today

Tokyo will be introducing a four-day work week for government employees starting April 2025, in a push to boost the record-low fertility rate in Japan and support working mothers, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced last week. The plan allows government employees to take three days off weekly, while another policy enables parents of young schoolchildren to leave work early in …

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1 week, 6 days ago

‘Three days off a week’: Tokyo governor announces new work schedule — here’s why

Live Mint

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced on Monday that starting in April, metropolitan government employees will have the option to take three days off each week, reports said. "We will review work styles … with flexibility, ensuring no one has to give up their career due to life events such as childbirth or child care,” Yuriko Koike said in a policy …

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1 week, 6 days ago

More regions see subsidized fertility services

China Daily

About 1.03 million assisted reproductive consultations or therapies costing nearly 2 billion yuan were reimbursed by public medical insurance from January to September, as a growing number of regions started providing subsidized assisted fertility treatment, the National Healthcare Security Administration said late last month. It said that in the first three quarters of this year, the nation's maternity insurance funds …

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2 weeks ago

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

China Daily

Medical staff at the People's Hospital of Yuping county, Tongren city, Guizhou province, care for newborns on Jan 2, 2024. China has greatly eased its strict family planning policy, and is now encouraging couples to have two to three children by implementing fertility support policies. Furthermore, a few of the current family planning regulations lack rationality and supervision, and some …

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2 weeks ago

Controversial egg timer test encouraging women to make 'high-stakes decisions' about their fertility

ABC

Libby French always knew she wanted to have children, and at 27, she thought it wise to investigate her fertility. She told ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk, some fertility clinics are marketing the AMH test as an empowering way for women to safeguard their fertility, and says "it's quite misleading". "It's useful in IVF or when undergoing egg …

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How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

China Daily

The number and structure of people of marriageable age, including women of childbearing age, in China have undergone comprehensive changes. China has greatly eased its strict family planning policy, and is now encouraging couples to have two to three children by implementing fertility support policies. Furthermore, a few of the current family planning regulations lack rationality and supervision, and some …

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2 weeks ago

Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant, but little is done to stop it

Salon

Reporting Highlights An Ever-Present Danger: Formaldehyde is all around us and causes more cancer than any other chemical in the air. According to ProPublica’s analysis of the EPA’s 2020 AirToxScreen data, some 320 million people live in areas of the U.S. where the lifetime cancer risk from outdoor exposure to formaldehyde is 10 times higher than the agency’s ideal. In …

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How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

China Daily

Medical staff at the People's Hospital of Yuping county, Tongren city, Guizhou province, care for newborns on Jan 2, 2024. China has greatly eased its strict family planning policy, and is now encouraging couples to have two to three children by implementing fertility support policies. Furthermore, a few of the current family planning regulations lack rationality and supervision, and some …

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High blood sugar may mess up your IVF results: Diet tips to safeguard your fertility despite diabetes

Hindustan Times

Did you know, diabetes can affect IVF outcomes due to its impact on hormonal balance, egg and sperm quality and blood vessel health? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Nandini Devi, gynecologist, obstetrician and infertility specialist - center head at Indira IVF in Chennai, explained, “For diabetic women, high blood sugar can interfere with ovulation, while in men, it …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Diabetes affects fertility in both genders: Diet plan, lifestyle tips for aspiring parents

Hindustan Times

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects various aspects of health, including reproductive health. In men, diabetes can lower testosterone, contribute to erectile dysfunction, and reduce sperm quality, impacting the chances of successful conception.” Diabetes and female fertility Hormonal Imbalance and Menstrual Irregularities: Diabetes, particularly Type 1 and Type 2, can disrupt hormonal balance, which may cause irregular menstrual cycles …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

One in four women return to use their frozen eggs, study finds

NL Times

More than a quarter of women who freeze their eggs return to use them, according to a recent study conducted by Maastricht University Medical Center+. The study found that 25.5 percent of women who froze their eggs or embryos eventually returned to undergo fertility treatments. “This research sheds light on the real-world success rates of fertility preservation,” said researcher Elena …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Fertility treatment is two-tier system – and single women are paying the price

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It costs women over £20,000 going down this route,” says Catherine Hill at Fertility Network UK, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The misguided debate over declining fertility

Hindustan Times

In his concern over declining fertility and prescription for women to have more children—three please—RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat joins the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It’s a penalty with very real consequences as a 2017 World Bank paper found out: Labour force participation for Indian women with even one child was at 16.1% significantly lower than the …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk says Singapore is going extinct. Is it true?

Firstpost

Elon Musk has warned that Singapore and several other nations are headed towards extinction. However, this fertility crisis is not limited to Singapore, as similar trends have been seen in countries like South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and China Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has a big warning for Singapore. Singapore’s declining birth rates rank among the world’s lowest, with South …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tokyo government gives workers 4-day workweek to boost fertility, family time

CNN

Tokyo CNN — The Japanese capital is set to introduce a four-day workweek for government employees, in its latest push to help working mothers and boost record-low fertility rates. “We will review work styles … with flexibility, ensuring no one has to give up their career due to life events such as childbirth or childcare,” said Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Too few babies? Reset the India fertility rate debate

Deccan Chronicle

The idea of defining a woman primarily as a mother, duty bound to uphold the interests of the nation, is not new. India stands out because it is the world’s most populous country with a largely youthful population, where many states are simultaneously witnessing a steady decline in fertility, though at a varying rate, and a spike in the number …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk claims Singapore will be extinct. What's behind Asia's baby crisis?

India Today

"Singapore are going extinct," tech titan Elon Musk tweeted, highlighting a pivotal concern grappling several Asian countries -- declining fertility rates and a rise in ageing populations. Musk, who has urged people to have more babies to prevent a global population collapse, was responding to an article on Singapore's "baby crisis". While South Korea's fertility rate has plummeted to an …

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IVF guru, a lab scientist and questions over two babies whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician

The New Timeline: Motherhood and Fertility Beyond 35

Putin says alternatives to porn needed, calls for 'more interesting content'

Can Tight Underwear Hurt Your Shot At Fatherhood? 5 Lifestyle Choices & How They Affect Male Fertility

As fertility rates fall, some scientists say everyday chemicals are a factor

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

Tokyo announces 4-day work week for employees in push to boost fertility rates

‘Three days off a week’: Tokyo governor announces new work schedule — here’s why

More regions see subsidized fertility services

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

Controversial egg timer test encouraging women to make 'high-stakes decisions' about their fertility

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant, but little is done to stop it

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

High blood sugar may mess up your IVF results: Diet tips to safeguard your fertility despite diabetes

Diabetes affects fertility in both genders: Diet plan, lifestyle tips for aspiring parents

One in four women return to use their frozen eggs, study finds

Fertility treatment is two-tier system – and single women are paying the price

The misguided debate over declining fertility

Elon Musk says Singapore is going extinct. Is it true?

Tokyo government gives workers 4-day workweek to boost fertility, family time

Patralekha Chatterjee | Too few babies? Reset the India fertility rate debate

Elon Musk claims Singapore will be extinct. What's behind Asia's baby crisis?