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Researchers Develop Sperm-Sorting Design That May Aid Couples Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 23, 2013

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 70 million couples experience infertility worldwide. Current data suggests that nearly one third of infertility disorders are due to poor sperm quality. For couples undergoing in vitro fertilization, certain sperm characteristics, such as motility and stamina, are crucial when sorting and selecting sperm. However, selecting the fittest sperm can be a challenge.

A Molecular Explanation for Age-Related Fertility Decline in Women

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 23, 2013

Scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health have a new theory as to why a woman’s fertility declines after her mid-30s. They also suggest an approach that might help slow the process, enhancing and prolonging fertility.

Poor Countries Lack Modern Contraception

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 20, 2013

A new study says little is being done to meet the growing demand for modern contraception methods in poor countries. The Guttmacher Institute says there’s an increasing desire for smaller families. 

Health Beat: Fighting Male Infertility-What Not To Do

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 20, 2013

Millions of couples suffer from infertility. Contrary to popular belief, doctors say at least 50 percent of the time, infertility is actually because of the man. There are some things men can do to prevent infertility.

IVF May Be Boosted By Time-Lapse Embryo Imaging

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 20, 2013

Time-lapse imaging which takes thousands of pictures of developing embryos can boost the success rate of IVF, according to British research.

Obese Women Miss Out Under IVF Shake-Up

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 16, 2013

Couples in Scotland who need help conceiving will be guaranteed two free infertility treatments from 1 July

Freezing Your Eggs: Englewood Panel Explores If It Is A Panacea Or Just More Pressure

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 14, 2013

With improved technology, elective egg freezing has become a viable possibility for women from 16 to 42 and holds out hope that women may prolong their fertility. A panel called “A Timeless Mother,” held on April 28 at Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood, discussed the “social, ethical and halachic” implications of egg freezing.

Secondary Infertility Information Tips For Couples Who Have Trouble Conceiving Another Child

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 14, 2013

Andrea Meisgeier was 33 when she and her husband Eric had their son Maxwell. It was so easy to get pregnant that Meisgeier didn't worry about the timing of a second pregnancy. But after six years of trying to conceive, the Camas, Wash., couple is coming to terms with the the likelihood that they won't have another child. Andrea Meisgeier, now 39, took fertility drugs, tried acupuncture and underwent more than $25,000 in fertility treatments that included intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization --€“ none of which were successful.

Waiting to be a Mom

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 13, 2013

Sunday is the day the country celebrates mothers, but for hundreds of women in Central Massachusetts, motherhood is something they're struggling to experience.

Big Data Based Fertility Tracker Ovuline Now Integrates With Trackers

Headlines in Reproductive Medicine May 10, 2013

Ovuline,the big data-driven fertility tracker backed by $1.4 million in funding from Lightbank, Launch Capital and others, is today launching an upgraded version of its Smart Fertility product which now more accurately predicts ovulation, offering real-time feedback plus integration with “quantified self” devices like the FitBit and Withings.

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