Monthly Archives: September 2022
Study: No association between COVID-19 vaccine and fertility impairment
In a recent study published in Vaccine, researchers looked into whether COVID-19 vaccines had an impact on human fertility. They examined 29 articles, including 10 performed in Israel, seven in the U.S., six in Russia, three in China, one in … Continue reading
Study: Fertility preservation counseling needed for transgender men
There are no standards on comprehensive counseling for transgender men on how to preserve their fertility while undergoing gender-affirming medical procedures, according to a new Rutgers study. The study, published in the journal F&S Reports, lists guidelines that health care providers … Continue reading
New tax bill could help create affordable, equitable fertility treatment
Tax policy can be a little dry, but with rising rates of infertility and concerns of substantial population shrinkage, it’s a topic that we need to tackle sooner rather than later. Earlier this month, California Representatives Adam Schiff and Judy … Continue reading
Lawmakers want Federal health insurance to cover infertility treatment
A group of Democrats in the House and Senate sent a letter to Office of Personnel Management director Kiran Ahuja urging the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) to include coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment. According to the lawmakers, adding this … Continue reading
How RSCNJ supports PCOS Awareness Month
September is drawing to a close, but there is still time to raise awareness about polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS Awareness Month is a time to talk about the disease that can cause infertility, the treatments that help and … Continue reading
Podcast: Dr. Martinez talks about PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone disorder in women that is also a leading cause of infertility. According to WomensHealth.gov, 10 to 20 percent of women of childbearing age suffer from PCOS. PCOS is one of the most … Continue reading
Scientists discover new protein that could improve fertility treatments
A new protein, named MAIA after the Greek goddess of motherhood, could be crucial in helping doctors better understand some aspects of infertility and develop novel treatments. Currently, infertility is unexplained in more than half of people who are unable … Continue reading
Olympic athlete opens up about fertility journey
Olympian Lolo Jones spoke with ABC News report Juju Chang about her desire to be a mom and her decision to freeze her eggs on the eve of turning 40. Jones is encouraging women to think about their own fertility … Continue reading
Take the PCOS Challenge
The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association is the sponsoring organization for PCOS Awareness Month and offers supporting resources, information and events. It supports individuals with PCOS and their supporters each year through television and radio programming, online and offline support … Continue reading
September is PCOS awareness month
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls. It is the leading cause of female infertility and a precursor for other serious conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease … Continue reading
