Fertility

Preliminary findings from a first-of-its-kind Israeli study led by Beilinson Medical Center highlight long-term impacts of testicular cancer: over 60% of survivors report psychological effects, 41% report erectile dysfunction, and 66% of those who did not preserve sperm regret the decision. "It is not enough for the patient to recover; it is important to understand how to preserve his quality of...

Almost every time we clean the house, disinfect surfaces, or use personal care products, we come into contact with a common group of chemicals called QACs — disinfectants from the quaternary ammonium family. They are everywhere — from household cleaning products to eye drops and cosmetics. But a new and disturbing study published in the journal "Reproductive Toxicology" reveals a dark and quiet...

Gynecological surgeries to remove ovarian cysts are considered common procedures, but a new study by researchers from the Ziv Medical Center (Poriya) and Yale University warns that for some women, they may lead to irreversible fertility damage and early menopause. The researchers describe this as a "transparent injury" that often goes undocumented in health systems.

The use of weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro raises questions for women of reproductive age. A new international consensus document published in Obesity Reviews provides the first practical guidelines for patients and doctors.