Imagine the frustration of wanting to start a family but being held back by infertility. This is a reality for many couples in the U. S. where about one in seven couples face this challenge. In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be a solution, but it comes at a high cost. We're talking $12, 000 to $25, 000 per cycle. That's a lot of money for something that might not work...
Have you ever wondered if job stress could affect the chances of getting pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF)? Science has been exploring this question, and the results are interesting. While there are mixed findings on how general stress impacts fertility treatments, the role of workplace stress hasn't been studied much. This study looks at how work-related...
In 2021, Taiwan introduced changes to its assisted reproduction subsidy scheme, specifically for in vitro fertilization (IVF). But what's the real impact on the country's economy? Let's dive in. The main idea is to estimate the public economic gains from these subsidy changes. It's all about the money the government could gain in the long run, thanks to the children ...
You might think that using more preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) would boost live birth rates in IVF clinics. But a recent study says that's not the case. In fact, the opposite might be true, especially for younger women. The study looked at a lot of data from US IVF clinics, dividing them by age groups and clinic ownership types. Guess what? Th...
Ever imagine how the world's first in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby came to be? It was 1978, and the breakthrough occurred with Louise Brown. Her parents couldn't conceive naturally, so doctors took a clever approach called "natural cycle IVF. " This meant working with the mother's natural hormone cycles. Back then, IVF was a new game with lots of trial and error. ...
Ever wondered what causes very early or early preterm births in twin pregnancies after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)? A recent study looked into this. Scientists at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital analyzed 2042 twin pregnancies from 2019 to 2022. They found that around 4% of these pregnancies ended very early (before 28 weeks), 12...
Francesca Farago, known for her appearance on The Perfect Match, has recently expanded her family. She and her fiancé, Jesse Sullivan, welcomed twins on November 11. The couple hasn't decided on names yet, but they are considering a middle name inspired by a TikTok comment. Before the birth, Francesca shared a dancing video as they headed into the operating room for ...
Former President Donald Trump made a surprising claim during a Fox News town hall. He said he was the "father of IVF," even though he only recently learned about the procedure. A woman asked about IVF and how abortion bans might affect it. Trump said he didn't know much about IVF until Senator Katie Britt from Alabama called him. She told him about a court case that ...
Former President Donald Trump took center stage at a Fox News town hall, this time in front of an all-female audience in Cumming, Georgia. He didn't hold back, launching into a tirade against Democrats. He labeled them as "dangerous" and "evil," going so far as to say they're "Marxists, communists, and fascists." Trump even claimed that they pose a bigger threat to A...
Carlos Rodon, a pitcher for the Yankees, faced more than just a tough game. After a shaky performance in the playoffs, he and his family received nasty messages online. Rodon's wife, Ashley, shared screenshots of threats aimed at their family, including their kids. The messages were cruel, mocking their use of IVF and saying mean things about their children. Rodon w...