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The following links have been gleaned from current news to help keep you informed on reproductive medicine's impact on our world. Note:  Some newspapers and periodicals require free registration to access their online articles. The links on this page may expire within a week of posting; however, most news web sites keep online archives with articles offered either free or available for purchase. WARNING! THE ASRM HAS NOT REVIEWED THE CONTENTS OF THE EXTERNAL WEB SITES LISTED ON THIS PAGE, NOR CAN WE ENDORSE THEM OR THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN. 

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New Judge Sought in Topeka Sperm Donor Case

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 23, 2013

A Topeka man being sued by the state for child support after donating his sperm to a couple is requesting a new judge in the case.

A Molecular Explanation for Age-Related Fertility Decline in Women

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 23, 2013

Scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health have a new theory as to why a woman’s fertility declines after her mid-30s. They also suggest an approach that might help slow the process, enhancing and prolonging fertility.

Researchers Develop Sperm-Sorting Design That May Aid Couples Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 23, 2013

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 70 million couples experience infertility worldwide. Current data suggests that nearly one third of infertility disorders are due to poor sperm quality. For couples undergoing in vitro fertilization, certain sperm characteristics, such as motility and stamina, are crucial when sorting and selecting sperm. However, selecting the fittest sperm can be a challenge.

Courts to Hear Birth Control Mandate Lawsuits

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 23, 2013

Obamacare’s birth control mandate will go before four different appeals courts over the next three weeks as private businesses that object to the policy on religious liberty grounds bring a barrage of lawsuits that opponents hope to get before the U.S. Supreme Court as soon as this fall.

Testosterone Supplements May Hurt Male Fertility, Study Finds

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 22, 2013

Testosterone supplements are touted as a cure for low libido, but men who take them may reduce their odds of fathering a child, new research suggests.

Fertility Clinic Virtus Seeks Expansion in Asia, Deals After IPO

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 22, 2013

Virtus Health Pty is planning an Asia-Pacific and Middle East expansion as well as seeking acquisitions after an initial public offering said to have raised A$338 million ($329 million), Australia’s largest share sale this year.

The Doctor's Corner: An Early Start on Treating Menopause

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 22, 2013

A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the April issue of the journal Climacteric, concludes that the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) outweigh the risks when started before the age of 60, or within 10 years of menopause.

IVF May Be Boosted By Time-Lapse Embryo Imaging

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 20, 2013

Time-lapse imaging which takes thousands of pictures of developing embryos can boost the success rate of IVF, according to British research.

Health Beat: Fighting Male Infertility-What Not To Do

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 20, 2013

Millions of couples suffer from infertility. Contrary to popular belief, doctors say at least 50 percent of the time, infertility is actually because of the man. There are some things men can do to prevent infertility.

Poor Countries Lack Modern Contraception

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 20, 2013

A new study says little is being done to meet the growing demand for modern contraception methods in poor countries. The Guttmacher Institute says there’s an increasing desire for smaller families. 

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