Map reveals best and worst US states for sperm health
"Sperm quality can't be taken for granted—it really can vary, depending on where you live and how healthy you are," an expert says.
How Newsweek determined the best fertility clinics in America in 2024
This year's ranking lists 125 fertility clinics and features new parameters, including patient satisfaction data and additional accreditations information.
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Man divorcing wife after learning what she lied about for years backed
Though his wife pleaded with him to give her another chance, he remains angry and sad that she kept the lie going for four whole years.
Scientists create lab-grown testicles
Researchers hope that these artificial organs will help men with infertility in the future.
Fertility experts warn against electric blankets in U.S. cold snap
Could our cold weather sleeping habits be responsible for declining fertility?
Toxicologists warn bug sprays may cause infertility and birth defects
Researchers at Harvard have discovered how a common ingredient in bug spray can affect the formation of cells.
Woman slammed for encouraging pregnant teen to let aunt "adopt" baby
Redditors were suitably horrified by the viral post, with one person saying: "She's treating the baby like it's an object that you can just pass around."
Sperm really is frazzled by modern life, scientists say
"Sperm concentration has been decreasing over the past 50 years in industrialized countries," researchers told Newsweek.
Scientists warn men over forgotten risk of protein supplements
"There is a real and immediate need to educate all people, but particularly young men," a top scientist tells Newsweek.
Why some men can't make sperm
A single genetic mutation in proteins involved in the cell division process that creates sperm—known as meiosis—may be responsible for some men's infertility.
Common foods could help women have children later: Scientists
Supplementation with a simple compound could extend the fertility window for many women and improve female reproductive health.
Internet in tears as man reacts to pregnancy after 16 years of infertility
Viewers were touched by the viral clip, with one writing "I've never been so happy for complete strangers."
Woman's response to friend's pregnancy news after infertility sparks fury
One furious person commented: "She has tried for a baby for years, and you couldn't give her a moment of earnest support and congratulations?"
"My future plans have been stolen": Woman shares shock diagnosis at 24
Classed as infertile at just 23 years old, Lili Hulac opens up to Newsweek about what it's like juggling early-20's life with "devastating" ovarian diagnosis.
I did a 25 day water fast. I lost 20lbs and my skin cleared up
This fast was completely transformational for me.
Shift work could be making you infertile, according to science
"I think I always knew deep down that flying was impacting my reproductive health," Jade told Newsweek.
I was vegan for years—then had to be selfish
Not all meat is going to kill you like some vegan pages say.
Woman struggling with infertility praises natural remedy for 'miracle' baby
"There's no feeling like it," Do Rosario said, "seeing hundreds of negative tests over two years, then finally seeing a positive, I felt validated."
Woman refusing to fund infertile sister-in-law's IVF praised
"I told Reid and Nora 'no' and that their future children are not my responsibility," the poster wrote.
Mom calling out infertile woman who tried to criticize her parenting backed
"She can't keep poking at you with a pointy stick and expect you to not eventually snap," one user said.
Woman "ghosted" by best friend after pregnancy announcement splits views
Several users supported the woman in the latest post, while others defended her friend, saying she "did what she did to protect her feelings."
Fury as woman tries to extort baby from pregnant teen: "Unstable"
"You were in real danger there!" wrote one shocked Reddit user, while another said: "I've seen that type of person so often in true crime documentaries."
Woman backed for wanting to leave partner of 11 years over "infertility"
A fertility expert told Newsweek: "Up to 15 percent of couples will struggle with infertility. In 30 percent of cases it may be attributable to the male alone."
Mom backed for being "so cruel" and insulting daughter-in-law's infertility
One user wrote: "Her perception of the situation is completely twisted."
Mom with one of America's first womb transplants is planning 2nd baby
Born without a uterus, Amanda thought she'd never be a mom, until she got her womb transplant. She recently revealed to Newsweek she's trying for a second.
I thought it was cancer: Mom who gave birth at 49 on her miracle baby
"I went to the doctor expecting a menopause diagnosis and just two hours later, I was having an emergency ultrasound as they thought it might be cancer."
Fact Check: Did study show sperm count has dropped by 62% worldwide?
A Reddit post sharing an article in The Greek Reporter titled "Sperm Counts Drop by 62% Worldwide" has gone viral.
Woman announcing pregnancy in front of infertile couple backed: "their joy"
Woman struggling with conception criticized by Reddit for calling her newly-pregnant sister "selfish" following announcement.
Woman canceling $12K check to help infertile friend after her "joke" backed
"Everything about IVF feels like a slap in the face... to have a friend slap you in the face by pulling the money offer is so wrong," an expert told Newsweek.