Fertility
Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many biological causes of infertility, some which may be bypassed with medical intervention.
Fertility Stories
Young women might have trouble getting regular periods if they breathe a lot of air pollution.
A surrogate refused a baby’s parents’ wish for an abortion after finding out the unborn boy had a heart defect. Now she is calling on people to love them for their decision ultimately to "choose...
Scientists have found a link between weight and a woman’s risk for starting menopause early.
A household chemical found in furniture, carpet and gym mats may be a culprit in lowering a woman's fertility.
The widow of a murdered NYPD police offer has now given birth to a baby girl after using sperm collected following his death.
A new report shows evidence that sperm count in Western men has plummeted over several decades.
Graduate women are freezing their eggs due to a lack of men committed to starting a family.
One researcher believes that in as little as 30 years, sex may no longer be used for human reproduction because genetically edited stem cells will be easier and more cost-effective.
Women under 30 may have lower chance of a successful IVF if they conceive with an older man compared to a man their same age.
New research suggests that sleeping in a noisy environment may interfere with a man's fertility levels.
New research has found that the genes involved with heart disease also help people have children.
On World No Tobacco Day, we're reminded of the long-term health effects of smoking; it can even harm our ability to get pregnant long after we quit.