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After years of dead-end dating, bumping into bums on matchmaking apps and in-person pickups, Lesley Jones, a wannabe mother with a ticking biological clock, finally spotted what she called her very own “Superman” — a tall, dark and handsome hunk who was ready to make a baby. So, naturally, she bought two vials of his … Read more
Erin Andrews is making a run at baby No. 2. The veteran sportscaster revealed this week she’s giving IVF another go — refusing to be benched in her bid to expand her family at 47. “I am crazy, and I am with a doctor that said, ‘Listen, we’ll call it when it’s time.’ But I, … Read more
Your spirits won’t be high after reading this. A growing body of research suggests a controversial, increasingly common habit in the US may be quietly damaging men’s sperm — and doubling their partners’ risk of miscarriage. “It is one of the most moveable factors right now in this country for improving fertility outcomes,” Dr. Natalie … Read more
Here’s some egg-cellent news for hopeful parents-to-be. A widely used breast cancer drug could give IVF a boost, with new research showing that adding it to the standard hormone protocol may increase success rates in some difficult-to-treat patients. The findings come as more Americans than ever are turning to the treatment, in which eggs are … Read more
Fellas, you might want to pencil in a little “me” time. A new study found that masturbation comes with more perks than just the rush of feel-good endorphins after an orgasm. This time, it’s all about what’s going on behind the scenes with your swimmers. Masturbation has been linked to a range of physical and … Read more
At 35, Catrina Matheson decided she didn’t want to leave her future to chance. The corporate professional from Orange, New South Wales, had returned to Australia after years working in Canada, certain she wanted children one day but still waiting to meet the right partner. And she’s not alone. New figures from Adora Fertility show the number … Read more
What to expect… when you’re expecting to expect? Social media mamas-to-be are abuzz about “trimester zero,” a pre-pregnancy plan that some experts say is seriously misguided. “Trimester zero is a ‘hot new topic’ in the world of OB and fertility that suggests there’s a critical three-month window before conception where you need to optimize everything — diet, … Read more
The start of a reproductive revolution? A novel technique to “rejuvenate” human eggs may dramatically improve IVF success rates in older women, scientists say. “We have been able to achieve the first rejuvenation of a human egg in vitro. What this means is we could reduce the fraction of eggs with genetic defects,” Dr. Agata … Read more
One of the toughest parts of the popular fertility treatment may soon be a thing of the past. Every year, hundreds of thousands of women across the country undergo IVF, a physically and emotionally draining process that involves retrieving multiple eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a lab. In the weeks … Read more
It’s not eggs-actly the news you want to hear. A new study has pinpointed the age when female fertility starts to plummet — and it happens earlier than you might think. Researchers say the findings could pave the way for future treatments that help keep women’s biological clocks ticking longer. Fertility challenges tend to grow … Read more
The gene-ie is out of the bottle. A fertility startup that offers embryo screening to predict a baby’s height and intelligence has sparked controversy with a series of provocative new ads. Nucleus Genomics blanketed Big Apple subway stations with billboards this week as part of their “Have Your Best Baby” campaign, encouraging prospective parents to … Read more
Shannon Buck was starting to feel hopeless. For four years, she’d been trying to have a baby with husband Ryan — but natural conception, which seemed to come so easily to everyone around them, and sometimes even accidentally, just wasn’t happening for the would-be parents. Shannon and Ryan Buck spent several years trying to get pregnant … Read more
After years of trying to get pregnant and suffering multiple miscarriages, Laura Orrico, 49, finally has some good news: She’s five months pregnant via in-vitro fertilization. What’s even more astounding is that Orrico, the founder of her own public relations firm and a film and TV actress, who has appeared on “CSI Miami” and “Kevin … Read more
Time is money, at least for this scorned singlteon. A 34-year-old woman who was dumped after a decade of dating says she wants financial compensation from her ex-boyfriend for stealing her “childbearing years.” The anonymous singleton wrote to The Telegraph’s “Moral Money” advice column, saying she believes her former flame should now pay for IVF … Read more
Data, meet da-da. A UK startup is shaking up the fertility world with an AI tool designed to predict a couple’s chances of IVF success. Hopeful parents can walk away without paying a dime if treatment doesn’t result in a child — so far the algorithm has been right 90% of the time. Gaia, which … Read more
In September, a British couple raised eyebrows across social media by treating their wedding guests like restaurant patrons, presenting them with a QR code and a contactless card reader at the reception. “Don’t be tight, pay for our flight,” the couple signposted, inviting friends and relatives to donate to a Mexican honeymoon. “People got more … Read more
A drug once known for zapping zits might now help men who’ve been shooting blanks. In a small study, the medication jumpstarted sperm production in severely infertile patients, opening a new door to biological fatherhood. “For some men, many of whom have no options for treatment, this could be a game changer,” said Dr. Stephanie … Read more
By the time Frances Largeman-Roth turned 45, she’d all but given up on her desire to become a mom — of four. She’d experienced two miscarriages in her early 40s, was in perimenopause, and didn’t think she was interested in IVF. Plus, she was grateful for her three healthy, happy kids, a fulfilling career as … Read more
Eight children in the UK have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro fertilization technique, scientists from Newcastle University reported on Wednesday. The technique, which is banned in the United States, transfers pieces from inside the mother’s fertilized egg — its nucleus, plus the nucleus of the father’s sperm … Read more