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Join my Conversation with Lyman Stone

In My Tribe • 45 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Fertility
  1. There will be a Zoom talk about worldwide fertility decline. It's a chance to learn about why it's happening and what could be done about it.
  2. The talk is happening on January 20 at 8:45 PM New York time. Attendees can join and ask questions after the discussion.
  3. The event is for paid subscribers, and the conversation may be recorded for later viewing on YouTube.

The Pro-Life Should Play a Different Game

Cremieux Recueil • 157 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Fertility
  1. In Russia, efforts to reduce abortion rates were more successful due to changes in contraception usage than government policies.
  2. Trivial inconveniences, like needing approval or counseling for abortions, can actually reduce abortion rates.
  3. Supply-side abortion restrictions, like clinic regulations, can significantly limit access to abortions and lead to behavioral changes in people seeking abortions.

Higher-Weight Patients and Fertility

Weight and Healthcare • 79 implied HN points • 23 Mar 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Fertility
  1. Many assumptions about fertility and weight loss for higher-weight patients are incorrect, as evidence shows mixed results and the focus should be on health-promoting behaviors rather than weight loss.
  2. Weight stigma and weight cycling have negative impacts on fertility and health, leading to difficulties in accessing proper care and creating additional stress for fat individuals seeking fertility support.
  3. Intentional weight loss through dieting may actually have negative effects on fertility outcomes, with studies showing no significant improvement in live birth rates and potential harm to egg quality and fertilization.

There’s actually a good reason work is so family unfriendly

Sex and the State • 23 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Fertility
  1. Work culture is not very friendly to families, which affects fertility rates. It often targets women as if they are the only ones responsible for family matters.
  2. Business strategies that claim to be 'family-friendly' are often not profitable, meaning companies may avoid them to keep costs down.
  3. Finding solutions for work-life balance really requires looking beyond just employer policies; it involves understanding broader economic trends and societal changes.
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Are We Getting Dumber?

Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology • 31 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🔬 Science Fertility
  1. There is a negative correlation between IQ and fertility across the world, suggesting a decline in intelligence over time.
  2. More developed countries show a weaker decline in intelligence compared to less developed nations.
  3. Embryo selection for intelligence could potentially offset the decline in intelligence, especially in wealthier countries.

Are Xenoestrogens Causing a Global Fertility Crisis?

Nothing Human is Alien • 2 HN points • 13 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fertility
  1. Global fertility rates are rapidly declining across various regions of the world, indicating a potential crisis affecting human populations worldwide.
  2. Evidence suggests that environmental pollutants, particularly xenoestrogens, may be disrupting human and animal hormonal systems and contributing to fertility issues.
  3. Studies show a concerning decline in male testosterone levels and sperm counts, alongside instances of animals experiencing hormonal disturbances due to pollutants like atrazine and plastics.

Can Marriage Be Saved?

In My Tribe • 9 HN points • 02 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Fertility
  1. Being able to make and keep commitments is essential in a successful marriage, and conscientiousness can be developed through rewards, punishments, and exercises.
  2. Appreciating tradition, including religious rituals, can give significance to your marriage and family, making the journey more fulfilling.
  3. Agreeing on family size, having a stable neighborhood, and positive peer pressure towards marriage and children can all contribute to a strong and lasting marriage.

Fertility Free-Fall

Gideon's Substack • 5 HN points • 05 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fertility
  1. Fertility rates are plummeting globally, even in countries like China, Russia, and Scandinavia.
  2. Various factors like economic conditions, culture, and technology may be contributing to the decline in fertility.
  3. The high cost of parenthood is seen as a significant factor in the declining birth rates worldwide.

Don't say the F-word

Indian Bronson • 3 HN points • 15 Feb 23
🏥 Health Politics Fertility
  1. People are having less sex and fewer children due to societal and cultural shifts.
  2. Increased female empowerment and choices are leading to fewer children being born despite the desire for more.
  3. The solution to the fertility crisis is not just about having sex, but prioritizing family formation and early marriage.

cryopreserving hope

Gynoid • 1 HN point • 07 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fertility
  1. Understanding the limitations and realities of egg freezing is crucial for women's reproductive planning.
  2. Egg freezing does not guarantee high success rates of live births, especially as women age.
  3. The ideal scenario for egg freezing success involves starting at a younger age and retrieving a higher number of healthy eggs.

Remdesivir Is Probably a Reproductive Toxin, and Its Benefit Is Unclear

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 20
🏥 Health Politics Fertility
  1. The benefit of remdesivir in COVID-19 patients is uncertain, with conflicting results from different studies.
  2. Remdesivir could have a time-dependent effect, showing potential benefits when given early in the course of the disease and potential harm when given late.
  3. There are concerns about the reproductive toxicity of remdesivir, particularly in male mice, raising questions about its impact on fertility in humans.