In 10 seconds? Scientists have used gene therapy to fix an abnormal cell function causing infertility. They have targeted granulosa cells that regulate the development of oocytes (eggs) in ovaries. What’s the breakthrough about?...
In 10 seconds? Some ‘faulty’ embryos that are normally discarded in IVF can self-correct in the womb and result in healthy pregnancies. So-called ‘aneuploid embryos’ are flagged up in a genetic test before implantation. The findin...
In 10 seconds? Research has shown that daily supplements of inositol, specifically Myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI), can safely and effectively improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) – a condition that ca...
In 10 seconds? Assisted reproduction techniques offer women the option to come up with strategies in the face of fertility loss. This is the case of own-egg freezing by young women, who do not want to make an early decision about...
In 10 seconds? A new technique offers new hope to infertile couples by “turning back the fertility clock” in women. It’s cheap and it helps naturally achieve a pregnancy – but it needs more research. Why is it such a big deal? Fo...
In 10 seconds? A new, low-cost device could help solve the problem of sperm not swimming in the right way in the female genital tract, which can be a hostile environment for most sperm anyway. So, what does this device for, again...
In 10 seconds? Despite huge advances in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) technology, still around 10% of patients suffer what is called: “recurrent implantation failure” or RIF, a condition characterized by failure to achieve a pregna...
In 10 seconds? Emerging research is suggesting that poor sleep or sleep deprivation can not only affect our mental and cardiovascular health by our fertility as well and it is true for both sexes. What does the research say? Well...
In 10 seconds? Egg sharing between women is a sensitive question in human fertility treatment. There are financial, ethical, and health concerns. Among them: how does the practice affect the chances of live birth. A new study has...