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Endometriosis symptoms are often mistaken for bad period pain. Learn the real warning signs and how doctors actually diagnose it.
Spinal muscular atrophy used to be one of the most devastating diagnoses a parent could hear. Gene therapy has changed that story for many families, though not all of it. This piece explains how SMA gene therapy actually works, what's changed recently with newer options for older children,
A semen analysis is one of the main tests used to evaluate male fertility. It does more than count sperm. The laboratory may assess semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm number, movement, shape and other characteristics.
PCOS symptoms go beyond irregular periods, think acne, hair growth, and weight changes. Here's what to watch for and when to get tested.
A varicocele is an enlargement of veins around the testicle. Many men have no symptoms, while others notice a dull ache, heaviness, visible veins or fertility problems. Most varicoceles do not require treatment. When a varicocele is linked to infertility,
Oncolytic viruses, viruses engineered to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones, have quietly built a real clinical track record in 2026. Fresh brain tumor and bladder cancer trial results are turning heads in oncology circles. This piece breaks down what these trials actually found,
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease has moved from lab promise to real patients living pain-free. This piece walks through what Casgevy and Lyfgenia actually do, what a 2026 clinical trial just showed, and why access — not science — is now the biggest hurdle.
Irregular periods can signal hormonal shifts, stress, or a health condition. Here's what actually causes them and when to see a gynecologist.
Sperm quality is influenced by more than sperm count. Movement, shape and overall sperm health also matter when a couple is trying to conceive. Healthy weight, regular exercise, a balanced diet, good sleep, avoiding tobacco and anabolic steroids, and limiting excessive alcohol can support reproducti
Low sperm count can make it harder to achieve pregnancy, but it does not automatically mean infertility. Problems with sperm production, hormones, sperm transport, infections, medications, heat exposure, obesity, smoking and anabolic steroid or testosterone use can all contribute.
Male infertility can result from problems with sperm production, sperm movement, sperm transport, hormones, sexual function or overall health. Varicocele, infections, hormonal disorders, genetic conditions, certain medicines, smoking,
Testosterone and mood are connected, but the relationship is more complicated than “low testosterone causes depression.” Men with testosterone deficiency may experience low mood, irritability, reduced energy and difficulty concentrating.
