Chinese scientists have created sperm from embryonic stems cells from mice. They injected female mouse eggs with functioning sperm, creating normal and healthy offspring. The study which was conducted by Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences was published in the peer academic journal, Cell Stem Cell. While the work is a long way from […]
Study: IVF Does Not Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Many women undergo IVF to help with conception, and there has always been a question as to whether the treatment, which hormonally stimulates the ovaries into producing a large amount of eggs within a cycle, can cause an increased risk of heart attacks. A recent study by Soroka University Medical Center/Ben-Gurion University in Israel concluded […]
Chrissy Teigen Faces Criticism Over IVF Gender Selection
Supermodel Chrissy Teigen has been extremely open about her fertility struggles and going through In Vitro Fertilization to conceive her first child with musician John Legend. But the mom-to-be faced some major backlash via Twitter after she told People she chose the sex of her baby. “I’ve made this decision. Not only am I having […]
‘Idol’ Alum Brooke White Talks Secondary Infertility
“American Idol” alum, Brooke White, is pregnant with her second child, a son, who is due in September. However, the star opened up about her struggle to conceive, her secondary infertility, and the the process of undergoing IVF. White appeared in the finals during the 7th season of the reality singing television competition. She shared with […]
IVF: Embryo ‘Squishiness’ Can Predict Viability
A new study released by Stanford bioengineers and physicians has determined that the correct amount of ‘squishiness’ of an embryo can determine whether it will be successful once implanted. Selecting the right fertilized embryo for in vitro fertilization (IVF) might be as simple as choosing a ripe piece of fruit: Just give it a squeeze. […]
Tom Arnold Shows Off New Daughter After Struggling With Infertility
Actor and Comedian Tom Arnold proudly introduced his new daughter Quinn with this adorable Instagram photo. After having a tough time conceiving their son, the 56 year old and his wife Ashley, 40 didn’t think 2½-year old Jax would ever have a sibling. He told People, “I was shocked we were having another baby because […]
Chrissy Teigen Did IVF During SI Swim Shoot
If you have gone through IVF, you might know how it feels to keep the intense and somewhat lengthy process a secret from friends, family and co-workers. So when a celebrity like Chrissy Teigen opens up about her experience, you can’t help but feel less alone. Teigen looked amazing in the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit […]
Whitney Cummings On Freezing Eggs
Whitney Cummings is taking her fertility into her own hands, and has decided to freeze her eggs. Like so many woman who know that they want to have children, but haven’t found Mr. Right just yet, Cummings, 32, decided that she didn’t want to feel any extra pressures while dating. “I feel like I was dating […]
