IVF
Coverage of IVF in the Nexus archive.
- More GOP party platforms include anti-IVF language. Is surrogacy next?
Democratic state Rep. Brooke Green was diagnosed with a cancer fueled by hormones related to pregnancy following an attempt at IVF near her final remaining embryo implant. Despite having previously helped codify best practices for surrogacy agencies in Idaho, opposition against both IVF and surrogacy is reportedly rising. Critics argue that the use of these methods by same-sex couples and the discarding of embryos during IVF are connected to anti-abortion beliefs.
- More Republican Party platforms include anti-IVF language. Is surrogacy next?
Idaho state Rep. Brooke Green received cancer fueled by hormones associated with pregnancy after procedures involving in vitro fertilization. Opposition to both IVF and surrogacy is escalating, which has led Republicans in multiple states to add anti-IVF language to party platforms. Critics also argue that the methods concern same-sex couples, facilitate 'birth tourism,' or raise issues regarding embryo personhood rights.
- Megan McKenna reveals she was in hospital for a week amid IVF battle after machete-wielding intruders burgled her UK home - as she details 'dangerous' ovarian health condition
Megan McKenna was hospitalized for a week during her IVF treatment after machete-wielding intruders burgled her UK home. She disclosed a 'dangerous' ovarian health condition linked to her IVF struggles.
- Hospital worker who was trying for baby via IVF with wife is mowed down by driver while on his lunchtime stroll
A hospital worker was hit by a driver while on a lunchtime stroll. He was undergoing IVF with his wife to try for a baby.
- 'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit'
Niamh Smyth and her husband Justyn have spent over 10 years trying to start a family through IVF, with three unsuccessful attempts and a pregnancy that ended in miscarriage. The article highlights the emotional challenge of attending a fertility appointment in a maternity unit.
- Influencer Chessie King on her gruelling fertility journey, dealing with trolls and how her struggles made her 'closer than ever' to her husband: 'Everything I saw online about IVF was negative, I wanted to reframe that'
Influencer Chessie King discusses her challenging fertility journey and how it strengthened her relationship with her husband. She aims to reframe negative online narratives about IVF.
- Russia Approves State-Funded IVF for Widows as Birth Rates Hit Historic Low
Russia’s State Duma has approved state-funded fertility treatment for women whose husbands died fighting in Ukraine. Eligible widows may receive IVF or artificial insemination for five years after their spouse’s death, provided they do not remarry.
- I struggled to pay for fertility treatments until I found a public grant. I paid just $7,500 for a full round of IVF.
A single woman in New York paid $7,500 for a full IVF cycle after using a state grant, following failed attempts with cheaper fertility treatments like IUI. She initially spent thousands on IUI, acupuncture, and supplements before opting for IVF with public assistance.
- IVF embryos may thrive when grown with less oxygen
IVF embryos may develop better in lower oxygen environments, potentially reducing risks like low birth weight. Research suggests adjusting oxygen levels during IVF could improve outcomes for conceived embryos.
- What I want other childless mothers like me to know: My longed-for baby daughter died at 6 weeks - after 5 miscarriages and £20K on IVF. No one tells you what to expect after such a loss. HELEN RICHARDSON
Helen Richardson, a childless mother, lost her longed-for baby daughter at 6 weeks after five miscarriages and spending £20,000 on IVF. She highlights the lack of guidance for people experiencing such profound reproductive loss.
- At 38, I didn't want to waste time trying to get pregnant. Our employers' fertility benefits let us skip straight to IVF.
The author and her husband chose IVF at age 38 to bypass natural conception, utilizing employer-provided fertility benefits. They prioritized IVF for health, flexibility, and financial reasons, despite emotional challenges.
- Experimental IVF shows promise
An experimental IVF technique successfully produced lambs by converting immature eggs into viable ones, a method previously tested in mice but not large mammals. The approach could enhance human IVF success rates, particularly for women with ovaries damaged by cancer treatment, by generating more usable eggs per cycle.
- I became a first time mother at 50 after flying to Greece for IVF - it's the best decision I ever made and only cost £3k
A woman became a first-time mother at 50 after undergoing IVF in Greece, which she described as the best decision she ever made and cost £3,000.
- I wouldn't trade my daughter for anything. I wish I knew more about the challenges of IVF.
Marta Milans, an actor in Peacock's 'M.I.A.', shares her IVF journey to have a second child after successfully giving birth to her first daughter at 42 through IVF. She highlights the physical, emotional, and mental challenges of IVF, including loneliness, hormonal changes, and health struggles, while advocating for open discussions about late-life fertility.
- More than abortion: What Va. patients and providers want you to know about reproductive health laws
Casey Oakley, a Virginia resident, required an abortion after complications from an unsuccessful IVF embryo transfer, highlighting the life-saving role of reproductive healthcare. Del. Cia Price, who relies on contraception to manage a metabolic ovarian disorder, emphasizes access to such care. Both support a pending Virginia constitutional amendment to protect rights to abortion, IVF, and contraception.
- Paxton distances himself as advocates criticize ‘out of touch’ GOP anti-IVF platform
The Texas Republican Party adopted a plank identifying IVF and commercial surrogacy as 'destructive practices.' Paxton has distanced himself from the platform as critics label it 'out of touch.'
- ‘Agonizing for Everyone’: After IVF Mix-up, Birthing Couple Keeps Baby
A Florida couple discovered the baby they birthed was not from their embryo due to an IVF mix-up. They will retain custody of the child under an agreement with the biological parents.
- Jelly Roll and Bunny Xo were trying to have a baby before shock divorce: Inside their IVF journey
Jelly Roll and Bunny Xo underwent IVF treatment before their unexpected divorce. Bunny Xo described the IVF process as 'one of the hardest things I've ever had to go through.'
- Jelly Roll and Bunny Xo were trying to have a baby before shock divorce: Inside their IVF journey
Jelly Roll and Bunny Xo underwent IVF to have a baby before their unexpected divorce. Bunny Xo described the IVF process as 'one of the hardest things I've ever had to go through.'
- Senate defense policy bill excludes IVF provision
The Senate Armed Services Committee rejected a provision in the annual defense policy bill that would have expanded coverage of fertility services, including IVF, for military members and their families. Senator Tammy Duckworth stated the provision aimed to provide troops with the same IVF access available to Congress members.
- Natalie Imbruglia gives rare insight into undergoing IVF as a single mother at 44 as she says 'it was brutal' but insists she did not choose it over being with a man
Natalie Imbruglia discusses her experience undergoing IVF as a single mother at 44, describing the process as 'brutal' but emphasizing that she did not choose it over being with a man.
- I got pregnant when I was 53, and my husband was 57. People assume we are our son's grandparents.
Monica Kranner and her husband Peter became parents at ages 53 and 57 after seven miscarriages, often being mistaken for their son's grandparents. They face persistent assumptions about their age and share their painful journey to conceive, including IVF and health challenges, while prioritizing their son's well-being and their own health.
- 14 years, multiple failed IVF attempts later, Telangana couple welcomes baby girl at Gandhi Hospital
A Telangana couple, after 14 years and multiple failed IVF attempts, successfully welcomed a baby girl at Gandhi Hospital. The hospital is credited with providing the medical care that led to the successful birth.
- Trump’s baby boom goal sees few signs of progress
More than one year into President Trump's second term, experts say becoming a parent hasn't become easier and the number of people who want children has continued to decline. During the 2024 campaign, Trump focused on IVF, particularly after Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz.
- Welcome to the Injection Age
The article discusses the shift from pill-based to injection-based treatments in the U.S., highlighting the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight loss, increased use of Botox and IVF-related hormone injections, and the growth of 'needle-forward' wellness services. It notes the FDA approval of semaglutide in 2021 as a catalyst for the obesity medication trend, alongside cultural influences like Joe Rogan's promotion of peptides.
- Sweden’s PM puts IVF at centre of re-election bid amid record low birthrate
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is prioritizing IVF expansion in his re-election campaign to address the country’s record low birthrate. The government increased state-funded IVF attempts for first-time parents from three to six.
- They Started I.V.F., Then Split. Now Who Gets Custody of the Embryos?
Erin Millender, 47, may lose her final opportunity to become a mother after her husband ended their relationship and refuses to have children with her. The couple's IVF process has created a legal and emotional battle over custody of the embryos.
- Kylie Minogue's heartbreaking fertility struggles: Singer, 57, reveals she postponed cancer treatment to undergo IVF in the hope of having a child
Kylie Minogue, 57, has revealed she postponed cancer treatment to pursue IVF in hopes of having a child. The singer's disclosure highlights her struggles with fertility and the difficult decisions she faced regarding her health priorities.
- Kylie Minogue's heartbreaking fertility struggles: Singer, 57, reveals she postponed cancer treatment to undergo IVF in the hope of having a child
Kylie Minogue, 57, has revealed she postponed cancer treatment to pursue IVF in hopes of having a child. The singer's decision reflects her struggle with fertility challenges while managing her health situation.
- Erin Andrews, 47, discusses undergoing IVF as she opens up about fertility struggles
Erin Andrews, 47, discusses undergoing IVF as she opens up about fertility struggles. The article highlights her personal journey with assisted reproductive technology.
- Ollie Locke shares fresh insight into 'humiliating' financial woes as he reveals £500,000 IVF cost and says his twins are 'nonverbal' and need expensive speech therapy
Ollie Locke discusses his financial struggles, including a £500,000 IVF cost and his nonverbal twins requiring expensive speech therapy. The situation highlights significant personal and medical challenges.
- Overnight cessation: a two-week pause in Iran
The article highlights a two-week pause in Iran, discusses the rise of IVF treatments in China, and explores AI anxiety within the realm of fiction. It also mentions a daily podcast covering these topics.