Infertility - Page 4

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 30, 2023

North Korea fertility rate plummets to estimated 1.38, South Korean officials claim

North Korea's population is in free-fall as fertility rates have continued to decline for decades, according to a report from South Korea's central bank.

December 20, 2023

Study suggests Mediterranean diet could boost male fertility: 'Crucial role'

A study revealed that sticking to a Mediterranean-based diet could help boost fertility in men. RDN Ilana Muhlstein and fertility specialist Dr. Reem Sabouni discussed the study's findings.