Men Have Biological Clocks Too

A new study, published in the journal Maturitas, indicates that older men have decreased fertility and may put their partners at increased risk for pregnancy complications.  Their children may also be at higher risk for developing certain medical conditions later in life.

Researchers at Rutgers University reviewed 40 years of research on the effect of paternal age on fertility, …

Age and Fertility-A Man’s Age

When we think of age and fertility we usually think about a woman’s age. But a man’s age can matter too, according to a recent article in Self magazine. This article was prompted by the pregnancy created by John Stamos, 54, and his wife, Caitlin McHugh.

“In general, maternal and paternal age do impact fertility rates and after age 40, …

Zika and Planning to Conceive

Although Zika virus no longer seems to be in the daily news headlines, it very much still exists and still poses a risk to pregnancies.  So, in an effort to remind everyone about the risks and keep you up to date about the latest in Zika news, here’s a brief summary of what you need to know about this virus …

Fertility Preservation Bill May Ease Burden for Patients with Cancer

New legislation may help patients with cancer and other aggressive diseases afford fertility preservation treatment.  California state Senator Anthony Portantino has recently introduced a bill that would require insurance companies to cover fertility preservation treatment for patients undergoing medical treatments that may cause infertility.  Per Senator Portantino, “It just doesn’t seem right that anyone should have to choose between fighting …