What is the ‘pause button’ for human life that scientists have discovered? – Firstpost

What is the ‘pause button’ for human life that scientists have discovered? – Firstpost

It has long been disputed if humans have any influence over when they develop. A recent study asserts that even though diapause was not used during pregnancy, the body still possesses a dormant capacity for it. The scientists discovered that they could temporarily stop a fertilised embryo from implanting in the uterine wall until ideal … Read more

Erin Foster’s IVF Journey Almost Derailed Nobody Wants This

Erin Foster’s IVF Journey Almost Derailed Nobody Wants This

Chances are pretty high you’ve binged Erin Foster’s hit show Nobody Wants This—more than 10 million people did in just its first four days on Netflix—and are anxiously awaiting season two. But if you haven’t, here’s the gist of the series without spoilers: A chronically single LA-based podcaster named Joanne (played by millennial favorite Kristen … Read more

Trying to get pregnant: The fertility journey and IVF from a man’s point of view

Trying to get pregnant: The fertility journey and IVF from a man’s point of view

Winston Yip, 40, and his wife, Josephine, got married 15 years ago at 26. A few years into marriage, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which caused irregular ovulation. The couple started fertility treatments in 2013, progressing from IUI to IVF. Despite multiple attempts and two miscarriages, they continued trying, even after discovering Josephine … Read more

60% of US adults support protection of access to in vitro fertilization

60% of US adults support protection of access to in vitro fertilization

WASHINGTON —  Relatively few Americans fully endorse the idea that a fertilized egg should have the same rights as a pregnant woman. But a significant share say it describes their views at least somewhat well, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The new survey comes as questions … Read more

Southern Baptists call for restrictions on IVF, a hot election year topic

Southern Baptists call for restrictions on IVF, a hot election year topic

The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, called Wednesday for restrictions on in-vitro fertilization, as the hot-button topic of reproductive rights takes center stage ahead of the November elections. Delegates at the Southern Baptists’ annual convention adopted a resolution criticizing IVF due to the fact that the procedure often results … Read more

SBC passes IVF resolution urging adoption of frozen embryos

SBC passes IVF resolution urging adoption of frozen embryos

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Wednesday, June 12, 2024 A process of artificial insemination of an egg in an IVF clinic. | iStock/Kalinovskiy The Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution on the topic of in vitro fertilization, expressing concern about the procedure while also encouraging the adoption of frozen embryos. Known as “On … Read more

Fardeen Khan Recalls Tough Days After Death of Father Feroz Khan; Shares Emotional Story of Opting for IVF to Start Family

Fardeen Khan Recalls Tough Days After Death of Father Feroz Khan; Shares Emotional Story of Opting for IVF to Start Family

Home Entertainment Fardeen Khan Recalls Tough Days After Death of Father Feroz Khan; Shares Emotional Story of Opting for IVF to Start Family Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan, in a recent interview, revealed that he had a tough time after the loss of his father. Khan also emphasised the fact that he and his wife had … Read more

AI and Robots Are Automating the IVF Process: Here’s How It’s Already Helped 11 Women Get Pregnant

AI and Robots Are Automating the IVF Process: Here’s How It’s Already Helped 11 Women Get Pregnant

Hopeful parents who continue to struggle with infertility have found an unlikely ally in Science and the advancements of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) as a laboratory in Guadalajara, Mexico harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence and robotics to help streamline the IVF process. Conceivable Life Sciences, a fertility clinic, and startup is currently building robots powered … Read more

Gay couple files class-action lawsuit against NYC for IVF coverage

Gay couple files class-action lawsuit against NYC for IVF coverage

New York City was hit with a lawsuit on Thursday claiming it discriminates against gay male city employees by only covering the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for women and heterosexual couples. The proposed class action was filed in Manhattan federal court by former assistant district attorney Corey Briskin and his husband, who say … Read more

How freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF

How freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF

The practice of freezing embryos as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) was thrown into chaos in Alabama this year, when the state supreme court ruled that such embryos should be considered children, exposing clinics to wrongful death claims in the event they are destroyed in the thawing process.In 2021, more than 80% of U.S. … Read more