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Weight Loss April 16, 2024

Ozempic babies: Women claim weight-loss drugs are making them more fertile and experts agree

Women taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are reporting unexpected pregnancies. Drs. Rachel McConnell and Angela Fitch said these medications could boost fertility.

HEALTH April 11, 2024

Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent'

Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.

POLITICS March 30, 2024

GOP attempts to define position on discarding IVF embryos amid pro-life stances

The Republican Party cannot find a consistent stance to take on IVF procedures after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling raised questions about the technology's compliance with pro-life ethics.

LIFESTYLE March 26, 2024

Mom of 5 chooses pregnancy one more time after fertility clinic asks about her leftover embryos

A Canadian mom is pregnant for the sixth time after using embryos that her fertility clinic had been saving for 13 years ever since the couple's initial IVF treatment.

Media March 23, 2024

Three quarters of all countries will have shrinking populations by 2050: Study

By 2100, 97% of countries will have fertility rates below what is needed to maintain their current population, researchers claim 'implications are immense'

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2024

House Republican drafts bill to expand access to in vitro fertilization

Ohio GOP Rep. Mike Carey said he is in the "drafting stages" of a bill aimed at making IVF more affordable for middle- and low-income families.

Alabama March 6, 2024

Alabama Justice Sarah Stewart nominated to lead state Supreme Court

Alabama Republicans chose Justice Sarah Stewart as their nominee to lead the state Supreme Court following her frozen embryo ruling that raised concern regarding IVF access.

HEALTH February 22, 2024

Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in

A decision handed down by the Alabama Supreme Court has led to a halt in IVF services at some locations and a flurry of protests from providers in the fertility space.

Abortion February 21, 2024

University of Alabama at Birmingham pauses in vitro fertilization following state Supreme Court embryo ruling

The University of Alabama at Birmingham stopped in vitro fertilization procedures after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos have the same legal status as children.

Alabama February 20, 2024

Alabama Supreme Court rules couples can sue for wrongful death after embryos were dropped

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children. This allows couples to sue over the death of their unborn children after their embryos were destroyed.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH January 26, 2024

FDA approves first at-home sterile insemination kit to help with infertility: 'Gives me goosebumps'

Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche of Illinois developed the PherDal at-home insemination kit after struggles with her own infertility. Hintzsche and fertility specialist Dr. Remm Sabouni shared insights.