“To Freeze or not to Freeze” When it comes to pregnancy, women are waiting later and later to have children in industrialized parts of the world. Unfortunately, there are a number of risks for women associated with having children later in life, including the possibility of dangerously high blood pressure or gestational diabetes. As a result, controversy… Read More »
Fertility Treatments
Study Finds Surprising Results for Older Women and IVF
Infertility is a common concern among older women, and although there are a number of potential treatment options available, a new study suggests that older women who switch to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, immediately after other methods have failed are more likely to achieve success. The study, funded by the National Institutes for Health,… Read More »
IVF Births Hit Record High
As new discoveries occur in the area of assisted reproductive technologies and fertility medicine, more and more people are able to reap the benefits of science. The annual report from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) showed the latest figures on in vitro fertilization (IVF) at an all-time high. In 2012, almost 40% of the 165,000-plus… Read More »