In artificial insemination, every stage of development counts. After an egg is fertilized, embryologists in the lab monitor how the resulting embryos develop. Modern incubators with built-in camer...
In fertility treatment, embryos can now be genetically tested even before transfer. Until now, however, this has required the removal of cells from the embryo. A new method aims to eliminate this ...
A fertility treatment involving a significantly lower number of hormone injections could be of interest to some women in the future. A new randomized study examined a so-called “two-shot” prot...
In Greece, a baby was born whose embryo had been frozen for more than 22 years. This extraordinary case raises an interesting medical question: How long can a human embryo remain frozen without lo...
When it comes to infertility, attention often turns first to the woman. Tests focus, for example, on the egg reserve, ovulation, the uterus, or hormone levels. But the male partner also plays a crucia...
For many couples hoping to have children, assisted reproduction is a complex journey involving various treatment options. One of these is ICSI, which is now very commonly used in conjunction with IVF....
Fertility treatment is not only a physical and emotional challenge for women. Men are also an important part of the entire process. About half of all cases of infertility are at least partly related t...
IVF (in vitro fertilization) is not only a medical treatment but also an intense physical and emotional experience. Many women begin the treatment with numerous questions: When do I need to take which...