After fertilization, an astonishingly complex process begins: within a few days, a single cell develops into a tiny cluster of cells that can eventually implant itself in the uterus as a blastocys...
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...
As we age, many things change in the body—and egg cells are no exception. While a woman may still appear healthy and young on the outside, the quality of her egg cells begins to decline years earlie...
Endometriosis can make it difficult to conceive—but it appears that the location of the endometriosis within the body also plays a role. A recent study shows that different forms of the disease do n...
Even if an egg has been fertilized, pregnancy is far from certain. In the first few days after fertilization, the embryo continues to develop and travels toward the uterus. There, another crucial hurd...
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...
More and more women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age—often at a stage in life when family planning, the desire to have children, or another pregnancy are major priorities. For m...
A growing body of research suggests that fertility depends on more than just hormones or the health of the reproductive organs. Scientists are now conducting intensive research into the so-called gut-...