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health1 day ago•5 min saved

Longevity Researcher Details His Journey Into Testosterone Therapy

Longevity researcher Matt Kaeberlein explains his journey from suspected low testosterone in his 50s to starting weekly testosterone injections after advanced testing revealed primary hypogonadism, debunking myths about natural remedies, noting TRT stigma, and stressing that therapy works best when paired with diet and exercise, while acknowledging potential fertility effects and that stopping TRT may not fully restore fertility.

via Business Insider|

#aging #fertility #health

world5 days ago•11 min saved

Ukraine's demographic cliff: war, fertility collapse, and the rise of widows and orphans

Years of war have driven Ukraine to one of the world’s worst demographic crises: birth rates have collapsed, millions have fled or been killed, and about 10 million people have been lost since 2014, with 59,000 children living without biological parents. Fertility experts report poorer egg and sperm quality and more chromosomal abnormalities linked to stress, while six million people remain abroad as refugees, signaling a looming brain drain. Amid the tragedy, widows are forming support networks and contributing to rebuilding, and clinics warn the war is affecting pregnancy outcomes. Personal stories—like Olena Bilozerska, who froze an embryo and later welcomed son Pavlo—offer a glimmer of hope amid the devastation.

via CNN|

#demographics #fertility #refugees

entertainment5 days ago•10 min saved

Tara Lipinski's Health Journey: Endometriosis, Surgeries, and Fertility Trials

The Traitors Season 4 note that Tara Lipinski and Eric Nam couldn’t ride the carousel for medical reasons prompted a look at Lipinski’s health. She has endometriosis with multiple surgeries (including a 2000 hip labrum repair and 2020, 2022, and 2024 procedures to remove endometriosis lesions and reduce ovarian cancer risk via fallopian-tube removal). Her fertility journey included four miscarriages between 2018–2023, eight egg retrievals, six failed IVF transfers, and a daughter Georgie born via surrogate in 2023. The exact medical condition wasn’t disclosed on the show.

via TV Insider|

#endometriosis #entertainment #fertility

health8 days ago•15 min saved

Semen analysis as a routine health check for men sparks hype and skepticism

The piece explores the idea that routine semen analysis could serve as a broad biomarker for men’s health—potentially a “new Pap smear” that flags risks for metabolic, cardiovascular, and cancer conditions. Startups are offering mail-in and at-home testing to tap a growing market, while medical experts caution that there is insufficient evidence that broad semen screening improves health outcomes, and warn of logistical, ethical, and equity concerns and possible overdiagnosis.

via statnews.com|

#biomarker #fertility #health

health8 days ago•48 min saved

How a $7 maca routine helped a doctor reverse early menopause and welcome a daughter

A physician who faced premature menopause in her 30s refused to accept it. After a year-long sabbatical and traveling, she incorporated maca root and other traditional “superfoods” into a keto-green, anti-inflammatory diet, plus lifestyle changes like increased activity and stress management. She credits these adjustments with reversing perimenopause symptoms, conceiving a baby girl at 41, and eventually reaching menopause with few lingering issues, urging that small diet-and-habit shifts can meaningfully influence hormonal balance.

via Daily Mail|

#diet #fertility #health

world10 days ago•10 min saved

Frontline Sperm Banking: Ukraine's Bid to Preserve Its Future

Ukraine, facing a worsening demographic crisis and heavy troop losses from Russia’s invasion, is funding free sperm (and egg) freezing for soldiers through a state-regulated program, with laws that now preserve samples after death for potential use by partners; the effort, supported by MPs and clinics, aims to safeguard future families amid war, stress on frontline troops, and large refugee outflows.

via BBC|

#demographics #fertility #military

health17 days ago•4 min saved

The commando question: when skipping underwear is okay—and when it isn’t

Experts say going commando is usually safe and can improve airflow, but underwear choice matters: boxers or boxer-briefs may support sperm health in men, cotton underwear reduces infection risk for women, and wearing underwear is advised during exercise or after medical procedures.

via The Guardian|

#commando #fabric #fertility

world17 days ago•11 min saved

Affluence and Tech Are Redrawing Global Family Plans

Wealthier countries tend to have fewer children over time, with data showing that crossing GDP-per-capita thresholds (5k, 10k, 20k) correlates with about one fewer birth per woman, and fertility falls even when GDP growth is held constant. The piece argues technology and consumer surplus, plus broader cultural shifts toward anti-family norms, help drive anti-natalist trends alongside income. East Asian experiences and examples like Brazil illustrate the complexity, while Georgia’s social-pressure Baptisms suggest policy can influence births in some contexts. The author suggests pro-natalist policies might help, but overall culture appears to be the dominant factor shaping global fertility trends.

via richardhanania.com|

#culture #demographics #fertility

health23 days ago•17 min saved

Pregnancy Prep Goes Full Marathon: The Rise of the Zero Trimester

A Wired deep‑dive shows a growing “zero trimester” culture where women pursue intense preconception regimens—hormone tests, unconventional diets, and paid courses—driven by social media. Experts warn many claims lack evidence, advocate sticking to basics (folic acid, vaccinations, avoiding toxins), and remind that infertility is a disease with limited controllability, all while costs and pressures on women rise and pregnancy outcomes remain not fully predictable.

via WIRED|

#fertility #health #influencers

science23 days ago•12 min saved

Space tourism sparks urgent questions about human fertility

As civilian space travel expands, scientists warn that zero gravity and cosmic radiation could affect fertility, pregnancy and early fetal development, a risk that regulators say requires urgent guidelines as private missions grow.

via The Times|

#fertility #nasa #pregnancy

health26 days ago•9 min saved

Bay Area's Egg Whisperer Guides Forty-Something Fertility Dreams

In the Bay Area, fertility doctor Aimee Eyvazzadeh—nicknamed the Egg Whisperer—builds a high-touch, concierge-style practice for patients, often in their early 40s or 50s, offering egg-freezing and IVF plus experimental therapies like PRP and ‘kissing your ovaries,’ with steep costs and limited insurer involvement, reflecting how tech-centric regions are expanding fertility options while drawing skepticism about unproven treatments.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#bay-area #egg-freezing #fertility

culture1 month ago•472 min saved

Trimester Zero: The Preconception Health Craze

A growing culture around preconception health—dubbed “trimester zero”—has influencers and wellness experts urging would-be parents to optimize diet, toxins, and lab testing long before trying to conceive. The piece tracks how some claim to boost future fertility and fetal health through liver-rich diets, micronutrient testing, and detox regimens, while others caution that common medical basics (folic acid, avoiding smoking, controlling chronic conditions, vaccines) remain essential. It also notes the broader context: access to prenatal care is shrinking in some places, policy shifts complicate pregnant-care, and the claim that proper preconception habits can guarantee pregnancy or flawless pregnancies is contested by medical professionals.

via The Cut|

#culture #fertility #influencers

science1 month ago•11 min saved

Two to three kids may be healthiest for longevity, study finds

A Nature Communications-backed study of about 15,000 Finnish women shows a U-shaped relationship between number of births and aging/mortality: women with two to three children age biologically slower and have lower early death risk, while those with no children or many children (around seven) age faster and face higher mortality. The researchers used epigenetic age markers and caution that the study is observational, so it cannot prove causation. Potential explanations include resource allocation over a lifetime (disposable soma theory) and benefits or health reflections of childbearing, with never having children possibly linked to poorer health. The authors advise against changing personal family plans based on these findings alone.

via The Times|

#aging #epidemiology #fertility

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Hidden Food Chemicals May Harm Male Fertility

A review highlights that widely used farm pesticides, especially neonicotinoids, may harm male reproductive health by reducing sperm quality and causing testicular damage, with animal studies suggesting potential risks for humans, though further research is needed.

via SciTechDaily|

#fertility #food-safety #health

health-and-wellness2 months ago•3 min saved

Can Sauna Use Really Extend Lifespan?

Bryan Johnson advocates for sauna use as a highly effective health protocol, claiming it reduces toxins, improves vascular age, and enhances fertility, though medical experts caution that evidence for detox and microplastic removal is limited and that high-heat sauna exposure can temporarily affect male fertility. Regular sauna use is supported by evidence for cardiovascular and metabolic benefits, with safety recommendations including hydration and moderation.

via The Indian Express|

#cardiovascular-health #detox #fertility