When Intended Support Turns to Blame in Infertility

Infertility and pregnancy loss are deeply personal, often painful experiences. As a psychologist working with individuals and couples navigating these challenges, I’ve witnessed how easily well-intentioned advice can morph into something far more damaging: …

Recent advances in the management of male infertility.

Male factor infertility has been rising, which accounts for up to 30% of infertility cases and contributes to 50% of overall cases. The aim of this review is to explore the recent advances that have emerged in the field through a narrative review. A …

Ferritin levels unrelated to infertility and metabolic health risks in women with PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have higher average ferritin levels compared to control subjects, but this does not seem to have a significant impact on their fertility or metabolic health. Iron deficiency also does not appear to be …

From Inflammation to Infertility: How Oxidative Stress and Infections Disrupt Male Reproductive Health.

Inflammation, infections, and oxidative stress (OS) all have an impact on male infertility, which is a complicated, multifaceted illness. OS affects motility and fertilization capability. It accomplishes this through damaging sperm DNA, oxidizing proteins, …

Discussing National Infertility Awareness Week

Hope in Every Step: Infertility Awareness 5k and Event to Happen in May

Curwensville, PA- In a few short weeks, runners will lace up more than their sneakers; they’ll tie hope to every stride during the ‘1 in 6 5k Run/Walk and Festival’. The event, which will spread awareness on infertility struggles, will transform …

PGA Tour Star’s Wife Bravely Shares Infertility Struggles, Says Time Will Never ‘Heal the Scars’

A ray of hope seems far when one’s grieving from inside. In the competitive world of professional golf, where poise and accuracy are crucial, it’s often easy to overlook the personal struggles that occur off the course. Similar is the case of Jessica …

Nepali Migrant Workers Face an Infertility Crisis

KATHMANDU, NEPAL — At 18, Bharati left Nepal’s Kavrepalanchok district dreaming of one thing: to send his future children to top boarding schools in the country. Pursuing this vision, he found himself suspended from the gleaming skyscrapers of Qatar, his …

No Definitive Link Found Between Female Infertility and Gynecological Cancer

Following their investigation of potential associations between female infertility and several types of gynecological cancer—ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and breast—study authors have found a small potential link between infertility and breast cancer, …

Mom turns infertility journey into community movement

A LOCAL mother has turned her deeply personal struggle with infertility into a growing movement of support and connection for moms in the Upper Highway area. Charlene Brancart, founder of the walking group Moms And Tots Est 2025, began running during one …