One Sperm Plus One Egg Equals Miracle Baby

Many couples are struggling to get pregnant and are seeking options for infertility treatments.

Sometimes the issues for infertility are due to female infertility, where the woman has low, none, or bad eggs as its often referred to.

On the other side the issues can stem from male infertility.  This is where the man has low or no sperm count.

But what happens when both the sides are infertile?

When it seemed all odds were stacked against them, an Ohio couple find that ICSI and egg freezing were their answer to having a baby girl!

Read the full story: IVF Miracle Baby Born from Single Frozen Sperm

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Male Infertility Breakthrough; Artificial Testicals

Researchers at a clinic in San Francisco, Turek Clinic are hard at work in hopes of creating the first sperm-producing artificial testicle.

Male infertility is most often the result of testicular cancer, direct trauma, or a birth defect. Current research at the Turek Clinic could create a solution to male infertility no matter the cause.


Read more of this story at : Artificial Testicles Brings Hope to Male Infertility Patients

More Couples Becoming Parents With IVF in Spain

After trying to get pregnant with no success, where can hopeful parents-to-be turn?

Infertility treatments are a good option for most couples with conception difficulties, with many options for every type of infertility condition.

But what happens when even those fail?

Infertility treatments aren't cheap; the heartbreak of not being able to get pregnant combined with the financial burden is often too much for couples to bear.

For some couples, infertility treatments abroad are the best option. Popular destinations like Spain offer patients the highest-quality treatment options, little waiting times, low prices, and above-average success rates.

Whether you're searching for in-vitro fertilization (IVF), male infertility treatments, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), or egg donation, Spain might be exactly the thing you need to build the family of your dreams.

To learn more about the benefits of infertility treatments in Spain, read the full article: Infertility Treatments in Spain Help Couples Create 'Miracle' Babies

Sperm Donor Under FDA Investigation

Trent Arsenault isn't technically a criminal, but he's facing a $100,000 fine or one year in federal prison if he doesn't put an end to his business.

Arsenault is a sperm donor, but he doesn't offer his services at a sperm bank; instead he works out of his home, and offers his donations for free.

Since 2005, Arsenault has been helping infertile couples in California realize their dreams of becoming parents through sperm donation, but the FDA isn't too happy about his methods.

Unlike sperm banks, who require potential sperm donors to undergo rigorous screening for genetic abnormalities, infectious diseases, and mental health, Arsenault is giving his sperm away to anyone who needs it.

Some experts believe this poses a major problem, because recipients cannot guarantee the health of Arsenault's sperm (even though he displays all health tests, lifestyle, and diet details on his website).

Dr. Lynn Westphal, a reproductive endocrinologist at Stanford told the SF Gate, “I know people will get their friends and just use the turkey baster or whatever. Clearly that happens, but there are reasons for these FDA regulations. It’s safer to have the sperm tested.”

However Arsenault and his lawyers say this is an invasion of privacy by the FDA.

Arsenault said, "“What the FDA is doing infringes on reproductive rights. The government is reaching into the bedroom. There’s no precedence for my case. Whatever happens to me kind of sets the future up for all the other people in these situations – the couples plus the donors.”

To learn more about this sperm donor debate, read the full article: The DIY Sperm Donor - Hero or Criminal?

Pollution Passed from Mother to Son Contributing to Male Infertility

Want another reason to go green and save the environment? Well, here's a really good one.

Infertility specialists at Instituto Marques in Barcelona, Spain have discovered something quite scary about our increasingly toxic environment: pollution is connected to male infertility.

Toxins in the air (from cars and industrial areas), water and in processed foods are all contributing to this problem.

The study found that the mother's body absorbs the pollution over her lifetime, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding, these poisons are passed straight to her baby. For boys, this could mean damaged sperm from the get-go, which is a scary thought considering how industrialized our world is becoming.

To learn more, read the full article: Is Environmental Pollution Causing Male Infertility?

Male Infertility and Heart Disease Linked

Becoming a father enriches a man's life and health, according to a new study.

In the largest examination of infertility and mortality, Dr. Michael Eisenberg, a male infertility expert at Stanford University, found that men without children had a 17 percent higher chance of dying from heart disease.

He said, “A lot of times when we see men for infertility, they’re very young. A lot of these men are totally healthy. It’s sort of eye-opening to hear there could be something else going on.”

The results also revealed a higher chance of stroke and cancer among childless men.

While the study doesn't prove a definite connection between male infertility and poor health later on in life, it has prompted Dr. Eisenberg and his research team to continue their analysis.

To learn more, read the full article: Male Infertility May Increase Risk for Heart Disease

Sperm Bank in Denmark Doesn't Want Redheads!

At Cryo International, the world's largest network of sperm banks, redheaded sperm donors are not wanted.

Why?

According to the sperm bank's international agency director Ole Schou, red-haired sperm donors are only in high demand in Ireland.

However, as bad as it sounds, Schou insists that it isn't personal. He told MSNBC, “We have nothing against red-haired donors. Our stock is about to explode. We have just too many on stock in relation to the demand for the time being."

They are also rejecting blonde haired blue eyed donors, and are currently looking for more diversity; Black, Asian, Hispanic, Mediterranean and mixed-race sperm donors should apply.

To learn more, read the full article: Redheads Rejected from Donating Sperm in Denmark

The U.S. is in Need of New Sperm Donor Laws

It's hard to imagine being one of 150 brothers and sisters. However, in 2011, it is reality for some kids whose parents conceived them using a sperm donor.

Sperm donation has been widely used as a treatment for infertility over the past three decades. However, current laws regarding sperm donation only protect donors and the infertility clinic, with donor families left being treated poorly.

Today, these donor families are trying to improve regulations, in order to prevent the spread of genetic diseases and even incest from occurring in the future.

Sperm donation has helped so many people, but when it comes to the big picture, its important to think about the future of these children, which is why laws should be reevaluated before this situation spins out of control.

To learn more, read the full article: Sperm Donor Fathers 150 Kids--Should U.S. Laws be Changed?

Guys, Want to Improve Your Sperm Quality?

Many bad habits and lifestyle choices are synonymous with a laundry list of health problems. Obesity, poor diet, and tobacco use are commonly linked to cancer, heart disease and death; but did you know that these also contribute to male infertility?

Male infertility factors are to blame for about 30 percent of infertility cases, and many times, poor lifestyle choices are the main culprit.

Luckily, by making some simple changes, a healthier lifestyle can give you healthier, higher-quality sperm.

However, if it's too late, there are also many infertility treatments especially designed to treat male infertility.

To learn more, read the full article: Is Infertility in Your Future?

Have Scientists Found a Cure for Infertility?

Healthy baby mice created from stem cell sperm!

Scientists at Japan's Kyoto University have achieved a significant medical advancement: growing healthy, functioning sperm from stem cells.

Stem cell research has changed medicine forever, and this extraordinary discovery may someday help infertile people have babies without the need for donor sperm or eggs.

While there is much more work to be done on this subject, the scientists see a definite possibility for human trials sometime in the future.

To learn more about this amazing infertility breakthrough, read the full article here: Stem Cell Sperm - A Cure for Infertility?

Is Male Infertility Genetic?

Male infertility factors are the cause for 30 percent of all infertility cases. Unlike women, male infertility isn't physically obvious, and researchers have had a tough time figuring out exactly what causes men to be infertile.

Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an infertility procedure designed especially for infertile men. This technique's first success was in 1992, and since then thousands of ICSI babies have been born.

Today, the first round of ICSI babies are in their teenage years, the time where reproductive issues start to manifest. Infertility specialists are especially worried about the fertility of boys that were conceived with ICSI. Some experts believe that male infertility can be passed from father to son in DNA, which raises some very important questions: Is male infertility genetic? If so, what does this mean for the fertility of future generations?

To find out, read the full article: Could Male Infertility be Passed on from Father to Son?

Sperm Washing Helps Prevent HIV in Newborns

Sperm washing is a procedure used for couples with a male infertility factor. The process separates sperm from semen, and is generally used during intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Today however, scientists have made an amazing discovery that could change the world forever.

Sperm washing can also be used to prevent the spread of HIV to a man's partner and his unborn child. This is huge news and a big breakthrough for HIV research!

Learn more about the process and it's benefits for HIV+ men: Infertility Treatment Prevents the Spread of HIV

SpermComet: Amazing Technology Tests for Male Infertility

Infertility is commonly known as a women's problem. For those who have dealt with this health issue know this couldn't be further from the truth.

Infertility affects men and women equally, but unfortunately, treatment and testing for infertility is not equal between the sexes.

While women have a number of accurate ways to test for her fertility, men have just two measly options, and they aren't as accurate or effective as infertility specialists would like them to be.

Recently, the world of male infertility has been turned upside down with the invention of the SpermComet, a male infertility test that efficiently measures the genetic health of a mans sperm.

The photo above is an image of sperm using the SpermComet technology. It's obvious where scientists got the name from, but what's amazing is how this test can determine the right infertility treatment plan for a man and his partner.

For more information on this incredible infertility breakthrough, read more about SpermComet!