Tag: trying to conceive
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A woman named Blanca in Nevada who had gone through in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive her son, Jonah, was forced to carry her deceased baby for a week due to denial of coverage by her health insurer. Already grieving from the loss of her baby who had no heartbeat at 18 weeks, she was…
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Women who experience difficult pregnancies may be at a higher risk of developing a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF) for up to 46 years after giving birth, according to a new study. The research included data from 2.2 million women who gave birth in Sweden between 1973 and 2015. The study found that all…
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Breast Cancer Now is hosting a small group meeting entitled ‘Fertility with Vic Kessell’ on Wednesday 26 November 2025, from 7pm to 8.15pm. Vic Kessell, a clinical nurse specialist, will be discussing how different breast cancer treatments can affect fertility and what options might be available for preserving fertility or planning for a pregnancy in…
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In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, actor Jennifer Aniston opened up about her struggles with fertility and IVF treatments, which she kept private for many years. The ‘Friends’ star spoke candidly about the criticism and scrutiny she faced from the public and media for not becoming a mother, while also highlighting that not everyone…
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Igyxos Biotherapeutics, a French biotechnology company, has been awarded a grant of EUR 5.7 million by the French government to boost the development of its innovative monoclonal antibody treatment for infertility. The funding will support Phase 2 clinical trials in France and Europe for IGX12, a first-of-its-kind monoclonal antibody developed to boost the potency of…
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According to Dr. Promise Sofogah, Vice President of the Fertility Society of Ghana, local data has shown that approximately 70% of infertility cases are due to issues in men. He clarified that infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, affecting either men or women, or both. Infertility is defined as when a couple…
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In a move that marks progress in reproductive justice and inclusivity, same-sex couples in the UK now have easier access to funded IVF treatments. This change in policy came as a response to the previously unfair system that required same-sex couples to undergo privately funded fertility treatments, often at high costs, before they could qualify…
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A recent study has found that the use of cannabis can have a negative impact on female fertility, particularly on the success of IVF treatments. The Canadian research highlights that THC, the active ingredient in cannabis, can disrupt the development and stability of the egg cell. This affects the IVF process where the egg and…
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UK health leaders have called for a crackdown on unproven fertility treatments, which are offered by some clinics at high costs. The treatments, often marketed as ‘add-ons’, promise to boost the chances of having a baby but lack robust evidence to support these claims. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has highlighted 27 such…