From the moment my husband Ryan and I began trying to conceive, I felt like a dark cloud was constantly hanging over me. At 29 years old, I went through multiple rounds of intrauterine insemination (IUI) in hopes of getting pregnant, but unfortunately, they were all unsuccessful. It was a lot to handle and left …
A record number of women in the United States are defying the odds and having children in their 40s and 50s, despite the potential health risks involved. While women in their early to mid-20s have a 30 percent chance of getting pregnant naturally each month, that rate drops to only a couple of percent in …
New research conducted at Rutgers University in New Jersey has found that women who conceive through fertility treatments are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke compared to those who conceive naturally. The study, which tracked 30 million pregnancies, revealed that women who underwent procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination …
By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 00:28 BST, 31 August 2023 Experts have issued a warning about the reliability of an online finger-prick hormone test used by menopausal women. The test measures oestradiol levels and is available for purchase from online retailers. Prices range from £50 to £180 depending on …
Women who are desperate to have children are being drawn into a risky and unregulated industry of black-market sperm donation, where the potential dangers and consequences of unprotected sex are ignored. The demand for sperm has increased due to factors such as the rise in same-sex couples and older mothers, which has caused the cost …
Rebel Wilson, the renowned actress, has expressed her desire to expand her family by considering the possibility of having another child. In an interview with E! News, Wilson mentioned that she is contemplating becoming a mom-of-two and is even open to undergoing IVF treatments. The 43-year-old performer, who recently revealed her attraction to women, stated …
Jess Impiazzi and her boyfriend Jermaine Pennant attended the premiere of Haunted Mansion UK in London on Tuesday, displaying a sense of resilience despite Jess’s recent revelation about her failed IVF treatment. The 34-year-old former Ex On The Beach star, who is going through early menopause, wore a stylish outfit consisting of a black leather …
Artificial intelligence technology has revolutionized the field of in vitro fertilization (IVF) by identifying the most promising embryo and significantly increasing the chances of pregnancy. This innovative AI tech, pioneered by a Tel Aviv-based firm in Israel, is already in use across Europe, Asia, and South America, and is expected to reach the United States …
The American Medical Association has recently recognized the limitations and drawbacks of using body mass index (BMI) as a measure of health. This is significant for individuals who have been denied fertility treatments, such as IVF, based on their BMI, which has its roots in racism and sexism. While there is hope with this new …
Collecting human eggs for fertility treatment may yield better results during the sunny summer season compared to a cloudy fall day, according to a new study published in Human Reproduction. The study, conducted in Australia, analyzed outcomes from frozen embryo transfers over an eight-year period and found that the season and duration of sunshine during …