A cure for uterine fibroids that maintains fertility?
Do you remember news about the new morning-after pill, ellaOne? The drug was recently licensed and described by some as a DIY abortion pill. Now, a new and still ongoing...
Surrogacy costs in the US
If you are unable to carry a baby yourself, either due to a medical condition, not having a uterus, or for gay couples, surrogacy can be the answer. Modern surrogacy...
Treatment of infertility in men
In the treatment of infertility in men, the two primary concerns are sperm count and sperm quality. While medical intervention is sometimes necessary, there is a great deal men can...
How long does an implantation bleeding last?
One in three newly pregnant women experience an implantation bleeding. If you are currently trying to get pregnant, I am sure that you have been curious about implantation bleedings, and...
Adult IVF children worried about health
We have seen a few studies pointing to higher risks of birth defects as a result of IVF. But it isn't just birth defects that are a worry with IVF...
Mini IVF: another option to consider when you need fertility treatment
Conventional IVF is a very involved procedure, and one that is not without its risks. It requires the use of fertility drugs to induce hyper ovulation that produces as many...
Becoming an egg donor
Every year tens of thousands of women donate their eggs to couples trying to conceive. Here are the broad outlines of what you can expect if you are thinking about...
NYU egg donation program
The New York University egg donation program is one of the largest and most successful in the United States. Thousands of women donate their eggs to help women and couples...
Using an egg donor for secondary infertility
If you had your first baby without any problems, and then struggle to conceive again, it is referred to as secondary infertility. Secondary infertility is much more common than you...
Losing weight to have IVF on the NHS?
That is what Lorraine Purdy did. This British woman weighed over 18 stone when she first went to the doctor with her fertility problems. She and her husband were told...