Human sperm cells travel up to 6 meters in their transit from testes to penis, and most of that journey occurs in the epididymis, a tightly coiled tube that primes the cells for their ultimate task: ...

(Beyond Pesticides, July 14, 2022) A study published in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology finds prepubescent exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including pesticides, impairs male ...

The chromosome associated with male development, which is the last mysterious piece of the human genome, has been fully sequenced by a team of more than 100 researchers around the world, including ...

The Y chromosome is perhaps the most puzzling part of the human genome. Associated with male development, it is chock-full of repetitive and inverted stretches of DNA, a hurdle that makes it ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: From testosterone to FSH and LH, a number of hormones drive male fertility. These chemical messengers regulate sperm production, sex ...

Male contraceptive research is advancing, with oral, injectable, and topical options entering clinical trials. Both hormonal ...

produce and transport semen, which contains sperm release sperm into the female reproductive tract during sex make male sex hormones, such as testosterone Have you ever wondered what the different ...

It’s not just about chromosomes. Or reproductive cells. Or any other binary metric. Many genetic, environmental and developmental variations can produce what are thought of as masculine and feminine ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to develop a male contraceptive similar to the birth control pill that can be taken orally and is reversible, with minimal side effects. An oral male ...

The relationship between certain male hormones and fertility is strong: Even minor imbalances of these key hormones can have a major impact on reproductive health. For one example to illustrate how ...