Symptoms alone don't confirm infertility, but when multiple signs coexist, they signal deeper health issues. Since reproductive health mirrors overall wellbeing, early fertility evaluation can help ...

Trying to conceive a child can be an exciting time, filled with hope and anticipation. But for some couples, it can also be a frustrating journey. If you've been trying to get pregnant for a year ...

Male infertility happens when a man’s body is unable to produce healthy sperm. In many societies, infertility is often seen as a woman’s issue, but medical experts warn that men contribute to nearly ...

When opposite sex couples are trying and failing to get pregnant, the attention often focuses on the woman. That’s not always the case. Several times a month, men come into my office to ask, “Could I ...

Infertility often catches many men off guard, simply because society usually paints the picture of motherhood as the main focus when it comes to having children. Yet male infertility impacts men just ...

Infertility can be a challenging and emotional time for people trying to grow their family. While primary infertility—when a couple has never conceived—is often discussed, secondary infertility can be ...

This story is featured in the May/June 2024 issue of ESSENCE. Jared Wright, 36, of New York, vividly remembers the moment he received the news that changed his life. He recalls the doctor walking in, ...

For years, a couple’s reproductive failures were routinely blamed on the woman: If the longed-for child did not arrive, it was her “fault.” Today, evidence shows infertility factors are attributable ...

A recent evaluation of all fertility data in Africa, including Kenya, showed sperm count to have declined by 72 per cent since 1965. The most affected age group was 30-49, although a significant ...

Growing up with a mother who worked as a healthcare provider, Zachary Schulz, PhD, EdS, MPH, didn’t have the “benefit” of ignorance when it came to his cystic fibrosis (CF) diagnosis. Compared to his ...

Male factors contribute to about half of all infertility cases. Despite this, infertility is still often considered a women’s health issue. That’s why Colton Underwood, a television personality and ...

(CNN) — When opposite sex couples are trying and failing to get pregnant, the attention often focuses on the woman. That’s not always the case. (CNN) — When opposite sex couples are trying and failing ...