Infertility

Reproductive Health November 3

Smoking and vaping can have these detrimental effects on fertility, doctors warn

Smoking and vaping have been proven to have negative effects on male and female fertility. Drs. Courtney Lynch and Theodore Wagener discuss the specific risks associated with the habit.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH July 25

The world's 1st 'test tube baby' turns 46 years old, over 6 million babies born through IVF since 1978

Louise Joy Brown was the first baby in the world born through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Today, there have been millions of babies born through IVF.

Family July 20

Man refuses to 'financially support' his sister, a single mother-to-be, as thousands react to the drama

A family drama described on Reddit has elicited thousands of reactions as a man in his early 30s says his sister, a single mom-to-be, wants him to help support her during her pregnancy.

Men's Health July 6

Men with spinal cord injuries become fathers thanks to rare fertility treatment at Miami clinic

A program at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is making big moves in treating infertility in men with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Emad Ibrahim shared the rare procedures and new research.

HEALTH May 12

Experimental cancer treatment gives New Jersey mom a chance for a second baby: ‘I decided to go for it’

A New Jersey mom had just given birth when she received a life-changing diagnosis — and she feared she wouldn’t be able to have more children. Here's how she got a second chance at motherhood.

Soccer May 2

US soccer great Carli Lloyd shares IVF journey to get pregnant: 'It truly is a miracle'

U.S. women's soccer great Carli Lloyd shared her journey to get pregnant and the trials and tribulations she faced using in vitro fertilization.

Weight Loss April 16

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

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

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

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.