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Infertility June 17, 2016

WHO says $122M needed for global response to Zika virus

Almost $122 million is needed to prevent and manage the medical complications of the Zika virus spreading throughout the Americas and causing birth defects in babies, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

Infertility June 16, 2016

Japanese city offering public funds to freeze women's eggs

A Tokyo suburb will help women cover the cost of freezing their eggs in a pilot program aimed at tackling the nation's declining birth rate.

Pregnancy June 10, 2016

How accurate are fertility tracking apps?

Fertility-focused apps and websites that aim to figure out which days a woman is most likely to conceive may not be very accurate, according to a new study.

Infertility June 8, 2016

UK scientists find new 3-parent IVF technique safe in lab tests

A study of a new 3-parent IVF technique designed to reduce the risk of mothers passing hereditary diseases to their babies has found it is likely to work well and lead to normal pregnancies, British scientists said.

Infertility June 6, 2016

Kids born 'late' perform better in elementary and middle school

Children born in the 41st week of pregnancy - which is considered "late-term" - have better test scores and are more likely to be classified as gifted in elementary and middle school, compared with children born "full-term," that is, at 39 or 40 weeks.

Infertility June 2, 2016

It turns out it's tough to 'disrupt' childbirth

Cutting the high cost and heartache of in-vitro fertilization isn鈥檛 as easy as Silicon Valley thought.

Infertility May 31, 2016

Husband writes of battle to get pregnant with humor, honesty

After trying to get pregnant for three years and suffering a miscarriage in the process, a Cincinnati couple have decided to go public with their story of joy and heartbreak and joy again as they announce not just their pregnancy but the many ups and downs of their path to it.

Infertility May 31, 2016

French court OKs the transfer to Spain of dead man's sperm

France's top administrative court has ordered that a dead man's frozen sperm be transferred to Spain so that his widow can be inseminated.

Infertility May 31, 2016

Finally allowed 2nd child, older Chinese parents turn to IVF

China's decision to allow all married couples to have two children is driving a surge in demand for fertility treatment among older women, putting heavy pressure on clinics and breaking down past sensitivities, and even shame, about the issue.

Infertility May 26, 2016

Embryo screening helps couples avoid genetic diseases

For 6.7 million American women of child-bearing age, getting pregnant is not an easy task.

Infertility May 25, 2016

Faced with strict laws, Brazilian women keep abortions secret

- Years after giving into family pressure and having an illegal abortion, one Brazilian woman says she is haunted by the secret procedure so taboo that hardly anyone will talk about it.