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#ivf
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

They've Done Five Rounds of IVF. All They've Gotten Is a Miscarriage. Is It Time to Stop?

The emotional journey of Mia and Chris illustrates the unpredictable and often lengthy process of IVF and its impact on their hopes and aspirations.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago
London startup

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

Ovo Labs is developing technologies to enhance IVF success rates by rejuvenating human eggs, aiming to lower genetic errors and increase conception chances.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago
London startup

Future Family's Founder Talks IVF Insurance, Baby Guarantee | Entrepreneur

Claire Tomkins founded Future Family to provide financial solutions for those undergoing IVF treatments, addressing the high costs and emotional tolls of infertility.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Ireland's thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos: 'We almost feel guilty knowing we won't use all 15 of ours'

Couples face difficult decisions about surplus embryos after successful IVF treatments.
Advances in fertility science complicate emotional and ethical choices for couples.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Women in technology

Judith Woods: Men chasing perpetual boyhood are leaving it far too late to become fathers

The narrative of women prioritizing career over kids is only half the story as it takes two to make a baby, and IVF plays a significant role in modern family-building.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Canada news

Faced with Sky-High IVF Costs, Couples Look Abroad to Start Families | The Walrus

Amanda Faulkner faced significant fertility challenges, including primary ovarian insufficiency, and discovered costly treatment options while seeking to start a family.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

They've Done Five Rounds of IVF. All They've Gotten Is a Miscarriage. Is It Time to Stop?

The emotional journey of Mia and Chris illustrates the unpredictable and often lengthy process of IVF and its impact on their hopes and aspirations.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 week ago
London startup

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

Ovo Labs is developing technologies to enhance IVF success rates by rejuvenating human eggs, aiming to lower genetic errors and increase conception chances.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago
London startup

Future Family's Founder Talks IVF Insurance, Baby Guarantee | Entrepreneur

Claire Tomkins founded Future Family to provide financial solutions for those undergoing IVF treatments, addressing the high costs and emotional tolls of infertility.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

Ireland's thousands of unwanted frozen IVF embryos: 'We almost feel guilty knowing we won't use all 15 of ours'

Couples face difficult decisions about surplus embryos after successful IVF treatments.
Advances in fertility science complicate emotional and ethical choices for couples.
fromIndependent
9 months ago
Women in technology

Judith Woods: Men chasing perpetual boyhood are leaving it far too late to become fathers

The narrative of women prioritizing career over kids is only half the story as it takes two to make a baby, and IVF plays a significant role in modern family-building.
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Canada news

Faced with Sky-High IVF Costs, Couples Look Abroad to Start Families | The Walrus

Amanda Faulkner faced significant fertility challenges, including primary ovarian insufficiency, and discovered costly treatment options while seeking to start a family.
more#ivf
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Birth rates in the U.S. continue to remain alarmingly low, marking a gradual decline since 2007.
#microplastics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Environment

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.
Environment
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
more#microplastics
#birth-rates
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago
Social justice

The World Doesn't Need More Elon Musk Babies

Elon Musk's obsession with fertility and pronatalism reflects a wider cultural trend that emphasizes high birth rates as a response to societal fears.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Digital life

Couples are more likely to have baby boys than girls when they have sex at this time of the month

Couples cannot guarantee conceiving a boy, but various factors, including timing of intercourse and historical patterns, influence chances.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago
Social justice

The World Doesn't Need More Elon Musk Babies

Elon Musk's obsession with fertility and pronatalism reflects a wider cultural trend that emphasizes high birth rates as a response to societal fears.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Digital life

Couples are more likely to have baby boys than girls when they have sex at this time of the month

Couples cannot guarantee conceiving a boy, but various factors, including timing of intercourse and historical patterns, influence chances.
more#birth-rates
#pcos
fromBustle
2 weeks ago
Women

Florence Pugh Faced Backlash After Speaking About Freezing Her Eggs

Florence Pugh opens up about her challenging fertility journey and the impact of online negativity on her experience.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh says she was diagnosed with PCOS - then another doctor falsely told her that was 'not possible' for a 27-year-old

Florence Pugh opened up about her diagnosis of PCOS and endometriosis, emphasizing their potential impact on fertility and the importance of early diagnosis.
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Can Eating Certain Foods Really Help You Get Pregnant?

Eating certain foods isn't a guaranteed solution for fertility issues, especially regarding PCOS.
fromBustle
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh Just Shared Her Timeline For Kids & How She's Preparing

Florence Pugh is taking steps towards motherhood by freezing her eggs due to her health conditions affecting fertility.
Women
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Florence Pugh Faced Backlash After Speaking About Freezing Her Eggs

Florence Pugh opens up about her challenging fertility journey and the impact of online negativity on her experience.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh says she was diagnosed with PCOS - then another doctor falsely told her that was 'not possible' for a 27-year-old

Florence Pugh opened up about her diagnosis of PCOS and endometriosis, emphasizing their potential impact on fertility and the importance of early diagnosis.
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Can Eating Certain Foods Really Help You Get Pregnant?

Eating certain foods isn't a guaranteed solution for fertility issues, especially regarding PCOS.
fromBustle
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Florence Pugh Just Shared Her Timeline For Kids & How She's Preparing

Florence Pugh is taking steps towards motherhood by freezing her eggs due to her health conditions affecting fertility.
more#pcos
#motherhood
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

Egg freezing offers a safety net for women reconsidering their timelines for motherhood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Sara Pascoe: I still identify as an infertile, childless woman'

Sara Pascoe cleverly critiques societal pressures surrounding motherhood while sharing her personal journey with fertility and parenting.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I Froze My Eggs & I Don't Know How Or When To Use Them

Egg freezing offers a safety net for women reconsidering their timelines for motherhood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Sara Pascoe: I still identify as an infertile, childless woman'

Sara Pascoe cleverly critiques societal pressures surrounding motherhood while sharing her personal journey with fertility and parenting.
more#motherhood
#mental-health
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Hope Becomes Exhaustion: Recognizing Fertility Burnout

Fertility burnout encompasses emotional and physical exhaustion, turning hope into a burden.
Healing from fertility challenges requires rest, self-kindness, and reconnecting with life.
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago
Digital life

Help! I Invited My Coworkers Into a Very Personal Part of My Life. Now I Really Regret It.

Navigating discussions about fertility can be challenging; establishing boundaries is essential for personal well-being.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Health

Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them

Employers are increasingly offering customized benefits that focus on fertility and reproductive health amidst rising costs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Hope Becomes Exhaustion: Recognizing Fertility Burnout

Fertility burnout encompasses emotional and physical exhaustion, turning hope into a burden.
Healing from fertility challenges requires rest, self-kindness, and reconnecting with life.
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago
Digital life

Help! I Invited My Coworkers Into a Very Personal Part of My Life. Now I Really Regret It.

Navigating discussions about fertility can be challenging; establishing boundaries is essential for personal well-being.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Health

Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them

Employers are increasingly offering customized benefits that focus on fertility and reproductive health amidst rising costs.
more#mental-health
#pregnancy
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Women advised to pair effective contraception with skinny jabs'

Experts warn that the use of medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, popular for weight loss, may inadvertently lead to unexpected pregnancies due to improved fertility in women with obesity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Psychology

I became absorbed in strangers' fertility journeys online

Social media fosters deep connections with strangers through personal sharing, particularly in fertility and pregnancy experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Wellness

Ozempic changed my life': do diabetes jabs boost the chances of conception?

Weight loss from medications like Ozempic may improve fertility in overweight women, leading to unexpected pregnancies.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Women advised to pair effective contraception with skinny jabs'

Experts warn that the use of medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, popular for weight loss, may inadvertently lead to unexpected pregnancies due to improved fertility in women with obesity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Psychology

I became absorbed in strangers' fertility journeys online

Social media fosters deep connections with strangers through personal sharing, particularly in fertility and pregnancy experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Wellness

Ozempic changed my life': do diabetes jabs boost the chances of conception?

Weight loss from medications like Ozempic may improve fertility in overweight women, leading to unexpected pregnancies.
more#pregnancy
#reproductive-health
fromHackernoon
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

Biohackers Say They Have Cracked the Code to Producing Healthier Babies | HackerNoon

Personal genotyping can aid couples in understanding their unique fertility challenges and optimizing their chances of conceiving.
fromHackernoon
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

Biohackers Say They Have Cracked the Code to Producing Healthier Babies | HackerNoon

Personal genotyping can aid couples in understanding their unique fertility challenges and optimizing their chances of conceiving.
more#reproductive-health
#emotional-well-being
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Writing

Overcoming Body Betrayal In Fertility Issues

Fertility struggles evoke a deep sense of betrayal from one's own body which requires self-compassion and acknowledgment for healing.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Relationships

Keeping Up Romance and Sex Life While Dealing With Infertility

Maintaining romance and intimacy during a fertility journey is essential for emotional well-being.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Writing

Overcoming Body Betrayal In Fertility Issues

Fertility struggles evoke a deep sense of betrayal from one's own body which requires self-compassion and acknowledgment for healing.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Relationships

Keeping Up Romance and Sex Life While Dealing With Infertility

Maintaining romance and intimacy during a fertility journey is essential for emotional well-being.
more#emotional-well-being
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago
Writing

Making Peace With My Fertility at an Ayurveda Retreat in the Himalayas

Sophie Prideaux seeks comfort in Ananda's fertility enhancement program as she prepares for a second round of egg freezing.
Wearables
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Oura Ring's ovulation tracking beats the calendar method, according to this study

Oura's physiology method for tracking ovulation is significantly more accurate than the calendar method, with an accuracy rate of 96.4%.
#relationships
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Parenting

After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.

Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Writing

Naomi Watts: Billy Crudup made surprising confession about his anatomy before we had sex

Naomi Watts shares personal insights about menopause and her relationship with Billy Crudup in her new book.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago
Parenting

After a breakup in her 30s, a therapist stressed about when she'd start a family. She set a deadline for kids - and stuck to it.

Beth Gulotta's journey illustrates the emotional struggle and societal pressures women face about family planning, particularly regarding relationships and fertility timelines.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Writing

Naomi Watts: Billy Crudup made surprising confession about his anatomy before we had sex

Naomi Watts shares personal insights about menopause and her relationship with Billy Crudup in her new book.
more#relationships
OMG science
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?

Dame Laura Kenny's experiences highlight the potential fertility issues female athletes may face due to the demanding nature of elite sports.
#lawsuit
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
OMG science

Couples allege fertility clinic knowingly implanted dead or damaged embryos in Texas

Aspire Houston Fertility Institute faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly implanting damaged embryos due to lab issues, impacting couples' fertility treatments.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

L.A. fertility doctor sued over artificially inseminating woman with wrong sperm

A fertility doctor allegedly inseminated a woman with the wrong sperm, revealing shocking family secrets decades later.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
OMG science

Couples allege fertility clinic knowingly implanted dead or damaged embryos in Texas

Aspire Houston Fertility Institute faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly implanting damaged embryos due to lab issues, impacting couples' fertility treatments.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

L.A. fertility doctor sued over artificially inseminating woman with wrong sperm

A fertility doctor allegedly inseminated a woman with the wrong sperm, revealing shocking family secrets decades later.
more#lawsuit
Miscellaneous
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

A federal judge upheld a settlement in a historic class action against Aetna, ensuring equal fertility treatment coverage for LGBTQ+ couples.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I was terrified of rejection when I cold-called my sperm-donor father'

Access to biological parent information is crucial for identity understanding among those conceived via sperm donors, highlighting a need for legal reform.
OMG science
fromNature
7 months ago

Why some people enter menopause early - and how that could affect their cancer risk

Genomic analysis identifies rare genetic variants that significantly impact menopause timing, potentially aiding infertility treatments and menopause predictions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Health

Study links vaping to lower levels of fertility hormone

Women trying to conceive should avoid vaping as it may impact fertility levels, according to a study on AMH levels in 8,340 women.
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