Reproductive Medicine

Merck’s COVID-19 Pill Appears Effective, but May Pose Pregnancy Risks: FDA

Publish Date December 6, 2021

Given safety concerns, FDA scientists said Merck has agreed the drug will not be used in children.

Diagnosis of Inflammatory Arthritis Tied to Impaired Male Fertility

Publish Date August 17, 2021

Men diagnosed at age 30 years or younger had a significantly lower mean number of children than those diagnosed at age 31 to 40, 41 years or older

COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Recommended for Pregnant Women, CDC Says

Publish Date August 13, 2021

Latest recommendation comes after new data showed no raised risk for miscarriage in mothers-to-be during first 20 weeks

California to Pay Reparations to Victims of Forced Sterilization

Publish Date July 5, 2021

California will be the third state to compensate victims of the so-called eugenics movement that peaked in the 1930s

COVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Interfere With Male Fertility

Publish Date June 29, 2021

No significant decreases seen in any sperm parameters following 2 doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

4 Ways Self-Care Interventions Can Benefit Men’s Health

Publish Date June 11, 2021

Men’s Health Week aims to spread both awareness and education about men’s health issues. Self-care interventions for men, both on and offline, have sprung up in recent years that offer preventative education and tools for men to take greater care of their well-being. What are some of the specific ways these programs can benefit men?

Third-Trimester COVID-19 Vaccination May Protect Infants

Publish Date May 19, 2021

Transplacental transfer of antibodies seen as early as 16 days following first dose of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine

Repeat Postvasectomy Semen Analyses Down Under New Guidelines

Publish Date January 21, 2021

Men in postguideline cohort had lower risk for requiring any repeat postvasectomy semen analysis

Age at Vasectomy Reversal Not Tied to Achieving Pregnancy

Publish Date January 11, 2021

Shorter obstructive interval and female age associated with achieving pregnancy

Many Opt for Genetic Testing of Embryos for Kidney Disease

Publish Date September 1, 2020

65% of couples using IVF who selected testing had at least one live birth of an unaffected child.