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Folic Acid and Zinc Supplementation Do Not Improve Male Fertility

By

Nicole Bowens, PhD

Folic acid and zinc supplementation did not improve either semen quality or live birth rates in couples seeking fertility treatment.

Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Increased Risk for Bipolar Disorder

By

Laurell Haapanen

The study authors theorized that the interplay between inflammation and cytokines may influence mood and behavioral disturbances, which could explain the overlap between PCOS and bipolar disorder.

Fertility Treatment and Childhood Cancer Risk: Is There a Link?

By

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

Of all types of fertility treatment examined, the only one that significantly increased the risk of cancer in children was frozen embryo transfer.

Many Do Not Discuss Menopause Concerns With Their Healthcare Provider

The majority of women experience symptoms and health concerns associated with menopause, but more than one-third never discuss these concerns with health care providers.

ACP Issues Guidelines for Use of Testosterone Therapy in Age-Related Low Testosterone

By

Rachael Beairsto

The American College of Physicians has issued a set of recommendations to clarify the potential benefits and harms of testosterone therapy in men with age-related low testosterone.

Low Birth Weight Associated With Increased Risk for Infertility in Men

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Boys born small for gestational age are at a higher risk for infertility in adulthood.

Waist Circumference Affects Coronary Plaque Accumulation in Testosterone Therapy

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Older men receiving testosterone treatment with higher waist-to-hip ratio experience greater increases in noncalcified coronary plaque volume.

Novel GnRH Antagonist Reduces Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Uterine Fibroids Study

By

Steve Duffy

Linzagolix is a novel, oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist, the trial assessed the treatment in 535 women.

Premature Menopause Associated With Increased Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Premature menopause, defined as either surgical or natural menopause before 40 years of age, is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Testosterone Replacement May Improve Body Composition in Male Cancer Survivors

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Testosterone replacement therapy may improve body composition in young male cancer survivors with borderline-low testosterone levels.

Cannabis May Be Effective for Endometriosis-Related Symptoms and Pain

By

Laurell Haapanen

In an online survey, women reported that cannabis was effective in reducing pain and other symptoms related to endometriosis.