Reproductive Medicine

Kisspeptin May Be Effective in Treating Men With Low Sexual Desire

Publish Date February 14, 2023

Increases seen in brain processing, penile tumescence, and behavioral measures of sexual desire and arousal

Weight Loss Tied to Better Sperm Count, Concentration

Publish Date September 8, 2022

Benefits to sperm parameters only maintained with persistent weight loss at 52 weeks

Infertility Tied to Male Breast Cancer Risk

Publish Date June 2, 2022

Breast cancer risk linked to male-origin infertility; risk also up for men who have not fathered any children

Preconception Paternal Metformin Linked to Major Birth Defects

Publish Date March 31, 2022

Genital birth defects, all in boys, more common among metformin-exposed offspring

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?