Monthly Archives: August 2021
British study debunks fears over COVID-19 vaccines
The proliferation of misinformation, especially on social media platforms, about COVID-19 vaccines’ harmful effect on the fertility of women has prompted a new study that found no evidence that these allegations were true. The study was conducted by the British … Continue reading
Dr. Martinez ‘never gave up on me’
Our patient Hetal has this to say about her time at RSCNJ “Excellent facility. Very knowledgeable staff. They really help you with everything. Dr. Martinez and his team gave us excellent treatment with all our needs. Thank you so much … Continue reading
Fertility organization encourages women of color
When Stacey Edwards-Dunn, of Jacksonville, Florida, struggled with her own infertility, she decided to help break through the topic that many Black women consider taboo. ”I started Fertility for Colored Girls, because I struggled with infertility,” Edwards-Dunn told a Jacksonville … Continue reading
Study: marijuana can cause infertility in men
As more states legalize marijuana, a new study by a Tulane University researcher has a warning for would-be dads. Smoking weed regularly may harm a man’s fertility. Researchers from Tulane and the University of Washington found a connection between low semen volume … Continue reading
New data should encourage pregnant women to get Covid vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its recommendations encouraging pregnant women to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The CDC noted that new data found no increase in the risk of miscarriage among women who were immunized during the first … Continue reading
Male fertility is declining – environmental toxins could be a reason
Dr. Ryan P. Smith, an associate professor of urology at the University of Virginia, recently wrote a piece for the online magazine the Conversation about declines in male fertility. “For men, the cornerstone of the fertility evaluation is semen analysis, … Continue reading
Embryo research could help develop better infertility treatments
A research group focused on embryos has begun its work in Finland, comprehensively surveying for the first time the short RNA molecules that regulate genome function during embryonic development. Information gained from human ova and embryos helps to understand problems … Continue reading
Genes linked to longer reproductive lifespan in women
The age at which women go through menopause is critical for fertility and impacts healthy aging in women, but reproductive aging has been difficult for scientists to study and insights into the underlying biology are limited. Now, scientists have identified … Continue reading
WSJ: ‘The Business Case for More Fertility-Related Benefits and Support’
“Infertility affects 15% of couples across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. But employees struggling with infertility rarely feel supported in the workplace. We believe that there is a strong business case for organizations to change that perception … Continue reading
New podcast discusses genetic testing on embryos
In our latest podcast, “Should I Have Genetic Testing On My Embryos?” Dr. William Ziegler discusses when such testing is called for. He also talks about the different fertility options that are available for single women and how Reproductive Science … Continue reading
