A new study headed up by Cornell scientists has found that a component of the sperm membrane tightly controls a crucial step in fertilization, making it a prime target for efforts to either assist fertilization or prevent it.
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Sides in Indiana In Vitro Lawsuit Argue Over Doctrine
A former Roman Catholic schoolteacher who sued a northern Indiana diocese after being fired nearly three years ago for having in vitro fertilization says in court documents that church doctrine on the procedure should not be presented to the jury.
Meeting the Cost of Conceiving
Melanie Martin, a surgical nurse in San Diego, said she and her husband cut every corner they could think of to save up enough money to pay for conceiving a child through the technique known as in vitro fertilization.
Despite Incentives, Many Couples Aim for Twins with IVF
For many couples undergoing in vitro fertilization, the desire to rapidly complete a family apparently outweighs concerns over medical risks and the lure of cash savings, according to Dr. Fady I. Sharara.
It’s Twins! Two On The Way For Babyless Couple Who Raised Fertility Funds Online
After years of struggles with infertility issues, the babyless couple who turned to the Internet to raise funds for in vitro fertilization has some good news.Brittany Barry is finally pregnant. With twins.
Taking Baby Steps: Saying Goodbye to Your Infertility Team and Hello to Your Obstetrician
A pregnancy after in vitro fertilization can sometimes be filled with stress, particularly in the early days. At some point, your IVF team will graduate you to the next step. Robin Fogle M.D. speaks in this short video sponsored by Attain …
Researchers Argue Need for Post-Fertilization Contraception
Published in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, the report describes a “post-fertilization” contraceptive device distinct from emergency contraception, which has to be used within 72 hours.
The Rising Cost of Infertility
The process of IVF, or, in vitro fertilization can be difficult, stressful and expensive — it’s a multi-billion dollar industry.
Fertility Treatments Produce Heirs Their Parents Never Knew
The number of children conceived through in vitro fertilization has doubled over the last decade. The technology that has made these children possible has also challenged inheritance laws, especially in circumstances when a child is conceived after the death of a parent.
Twins Are First Babies Born Using Tricare IVF Benefit
Ryan and Alana Matayka are just five-months-old, but they’ve already made history. The twins are the first children born via in vitro fertilization that was paid for by a new Tricare benefit. The benefit covers infertility treatment for severely injured service members.