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Male cyclists may experience hormonal imbalances that affect reproductive health

May 21, 2012
A new study conducted by UCLA School of Nursing researchers has found that serious leisure male cyclists may experience hormonal imbalances that could affect their reproductive health. The study, "Reproductive Hormones and Interleukin-6 in Serious Leisure Male Athletes," was published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology.

Reproductive isolation driving evolution of species

May 16, 2012
Evolution of species remains a hot topic since Darwin’s theory of natural selection. A European initiative addressed the issue of speciation from the viewpoint of reproductive isolation.

Study identifies risk of major birth defects linked with assisted reproductive technologies

May 5, 2012
A University of Adelaide study has identified the risk of major birth defects associated with different types of assisted reproductive technology.

U.N. adopts resolution on young people’s sexual and reproductive rights

May 5, 2012
This RH Reality Check post by the International Planned Parenthood Federation Western Hemisphere Region (IPPFWHR) examines a "resolution in support of young people's sexual and reproductive health and human rights" adopted recently by member states at the 45th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development.

Adolescents With Cancer Concerned About Their Future Reproductive Health

April 30, 2012
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have found that adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer have strong concerns about their ability to have children as cancer survivors. They also found that standard health-related quality-of-life survey tools used to elicit answers from teens with cancer did not accurately reflect these concerns. ...

Moffitt researchers find adolescents with cancer concerned about their future reproductive health

April 27, 2012
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have found that adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer have strong concerns about their ability to have children as cancer survivors. They also found that standard health-related quality-of-life survey tools used to elicit answers from teens with cancer did not accurately reflect these concerns. ...

Moffitt researchers find adolescents with cancer concerned about their future reproductive health

April 27, 2012
(H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute) Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have found that adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer have strong concerns about their ability to have children as cancer survivors. They also found that standard health-related quality-of-life survey tools used to elicit answers from teens ...

Survey shows majority of Americans support women’s right to access maternal, reproductive health care

April 11, 2012
In September 2010, "91 percent of Americans surveyed said they support the right for all women to have access to quality maternal and reproductive health care," PSI's "Healthy Lives" blog reports.

Eggs developed from stem cells could change reproductive technology

April 10, 2012
Scientists have developed human egg cells that have been grown entirely in the laboratory from stem cells. These could be fertilized later this year in a development that will revolutionize fertility treatment and might even lead to a reversal of the menopause in older women.

Scientists observe reproductive seasonality in male giant pandas

April 5, 2012
A three-year study of giant pandas published today in Biology of Reproduction's Papers-in-Press reveals that reproductive seasonality exists not only in female pandas, but in male pandas as well.

Reproductive Capabilities May Be Affected By BPA

March 22, 2012
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found evidence that, in addition to affecting the heart, brain and nervous system, bisphenol A (BPA), could affect a mammal's ability to reproduce by altering the structure of the uterus in ways that can progress to a potentially fatal infection. These findings are ...

BPA could affect reproductive capabilities, cause infection of the uterus

March 20, 2012
CINCINNATIResearchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found evidence that, in addition to affecting the heart, brain and nervous system, bisphenol A (BPA), could affect a mammal's ability to reproduce by altering the structure of the uterus in ways that can progress to a potentially fatal infection. ...