Tag: Reproductive Health
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Lifestyle and Hormonal Factors Affecting Semen Quality: New Indian study links habits and hormones to male fertility
Overview Male reproductive health is shaped by a mix of lifestyle choices and hormonal balances. A recent cross-sectional study published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience (September 30, 2025) delves into how modifiable behaviors and endocrine changes can influence semen quality and the genetic integrity of sperm. Conducted at KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research…
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Lifestyle, Hormones and Men’s Fertility: New Indian Study Links Modifiable Factors to Semen Quality and Sperm DNA
Overview: A pivotal look at lifestyle, hormones and male fertility A newly published cross-sectional study in Volume 12 of Oncoscience (September 30, 2025) examines how everyday lifestyle choices and hormonal changes can influence men’s reproductive health. Led by researchers Saniya Imtiyaz Chamanmalik, Rajendra B. Nerli, and Pankaja Umarane from KLE Academy of Higher Education and…
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Fuel for the Finish Line: How Sperm Reach ‘Overdrive’ and What It Means for Fertility and Contraception
New Insights into Sperm Metabolism Researchers at Michigan State University, in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Van Andel Institute, have identified the metabolic switch that propels sperm from a low-energy state to a rapid, mission-focused sprint toward fertilization. This discovery sheds light on the specialized energy strategies sperm use to reach…
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Fuel for the Finish Line: How Sperm Achieve ‘Overdrive’
Overview: A Molecular Switch Powers the Final Sprint Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular switch that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an egg. The discovery sheds light on how sperm shift from a resting, low-energy state to high-speed, high-energy power, a transformation essential for fertilization. The research holds promise for advancing…
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Not Just Women: Men Also Face a Biological Clock
Rethinking the Biological Clock in Fertility For decades, public discourse on fertility has centered on women, often framing age as the sole determinant of reproductive success. The saying that a woman’s biological clock speeds up in her late 30s or 40s has shaped medical advice, personal decisions, and social expectations. But a growing body of…
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Biological Clock and Fertility: Men and Women Aging Together
Rethinking the Fertility Clock for Couples The long-held belief that only women carry a rapid decline in fertility with age has dominated public understanding for decades. A 2025 study challenges that narrative by highlighting a clear, biological clock for men as well. While women’s egg quality and quantity have historically drawn most attention, this new…
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Not Just Women: How Men Also Have a Biological Clock—and What It Means for Family Planning
Introduction: Rethinking the Biological Clock For decades, the phrase “biological clock” has often been used to describe women’s fertility aging. Popular narratives suggested that egg quantity and quality decline rapidly after the late 30s and early 40s, increasing miscarriage risk and raising concerns about conditions such as Down syndrome. A 2025 study challenges traditional beliefs,…
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Harmful DNA Changes in Sperm Rise with Age, Study Finds
Scientists uncover age-related rise in harmful sperm mutations Groundbreaking research published in Nature reveals that harmful genetic changes in sperm become more common as men age. The study, conducted by the Wellcome Sanger Institute in collaboration with the TwinsUK cohort at King’s College London, shows a clear, genome-wide increase in disease-causing mutations in sperm cells…
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Harmful DNA changes in sperm rise with age, study finds
New findings reveal how paternal age affects sperm DNA A landmark study published in Nature shows that harmful genetic changes in sperm become substantially more common as men age. Using ultra-accurate DNA sequencing, researchers mapped how bias in sperm production can favor mutations that may be passed on to future generations, overturning assumptions that the…
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Pollin Fertility Joins Ontario Fertility Program Following Landmark Provincial Investment
Pollin Fertility Joins Ontario Fertility Program to Expand Access to Care Ontario’s health landscape is witnessing a meaningful shift for families and individuals facing infertility as Pollin Fertility announces its participation in the Ontario Fertility Program (OFP). The announcement comes on the heels of a historic funding commitment unveiled by the Honourable Minister Sylvia Jones,…