One Central Indiana woman is sharing the story of her struggle, in an effort to open doors for others. She is asking state lawmakers to require insurance companies to cover infertility treatment.
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Sperm “Switch” Could Lead to New Treatments
Scientists have discovered the “switch” that activates sperm cells to travel to the egg, potentially paving the way for new methods of male contraception and infertility treatment. The research is published in the journal Science.
The alternative infertility treatment that’s helping some women get pregnant
Any woman who is struggling with infertility will tell you that one of the worst parts of going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are the daily hormone injections. And for some women, those injections could even be downright dangerous.Although IVF is still considered the gold standard, there’s an infertility treatment available that is offering hope — in vitro maturation (IVM). IVM has the potential to improve the chances for women to have babies without a long course of hormones.
French start Up claims Development of In-vitro Human Sperm
A French startup working with a top government lab said it has developed in-vitro human sperm, claiming a breakthrough in infertility treatment sought for more than a decade.
CT Removes Age Limit for Infertility Treatment Coverage Mandate
Health insurance plans sold in Connecticut will no longer be allowed to limit coverage of medically necessary infertility treatment to people under 40, according to new guidance issued by the Connecticut Insurance Department Thursday.
Palestinians Pay High Cost to Conceive
According to Aajour, the cost for an IVF is somewhere between $2,200 and $2,500. Referring to the rising number of people resorting to infertility treatment centers in Gaza, he said, “People often look for an IVF at a price that suits them, due to the deteriorating economic conditions in Gaza and the lack of governmental support for families suffering delayed childbearing, in addition to the lack of charities’ support.”
Planning for the Future: Technology Advances Fertility Options
Freezing eggs and embryos for infertility treatment and family planning has become more successful thanks to advances in technology. But the practice comes with many questions parents must consider.
Sharing Risk Can Help Tame The Cost Of Infertility Treatment
Infertility treatment is a numbers game in some respects: How many treatments will it take to conceive a child? And how much can you afford?
Funding One IVF Treatment Is Not The Answer For Infertility
The announcement that Ontario will provide new funding for in vitro fertilization (IVF) was met with praise from advocates of Ontarians seeking infertility treatment. The expanded funding will cover one cycle of IVF, and will be tied to the transfer of one embryo at a time to reduce the number of high-risk multiple births in the province.
Taxes and Infertility: A How-to Guide
It’s that time of year again! Tax time. If you are wondering if you qualify for tax deductions based on your infertility treatment look no further—the following excerpt from the newly release book, The IVF Journal, has everything you need to figure out how to make deductions, if you qualify. We are thrilled to be sharing this exclusive excerpt, which includes free, downloadable worksheets.