Tag

Ivf

All articles tagged with #ivf

health26 days ago•15 min saved

AI-powered Star system helps uncover hidden sperm for biological fatherhood

A Columbia University team has developed the Star system, an AI-driven microfluidic method that can detect and extract single sperm in real time from semen samples of men with azoospermia, enabling some to achieve biological fatherhood. Since development, the technique has aided hundreds of patients, finding sperm in about 30% of cases and delivering up to 40 times more viable sperm than manual searches; the first Star-assisted birth occurred last year. While early results are promising, experts caution that large-scale clinical trials and careful handling of medical data are needed to assess long-term outcomes and manage expectations.

via BBC|

#ai #azoospermia #health

health1 month ago•2 min saved

DNA confirms biological parents of Florida IVF baby after embryo mix-up

DNA testing confirmed Shea—the baby born after IVF in Florida—belongs to a South Asian couple, not the plaintiffs who raised him. The couple who sued, Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, say the clinic cooperated in identifying the biological parents. There’s no evidence that the embryos from Score and Mills went to another family, and the Fertility Center of Orlando is closing to reopen under a new IVF network at the same site.

via NBC News|

#biological-parents #embryo-mix-up #florida

entertainment1 month ago•508 min saved

Erin Andrews Pursues a Second Child Through IVF at 47

Erin Andrews, 47, revealed on her Calm Down With Erin and Charissa podcast that she is trying to have a second child via IVF. The admission follows her 2023 birth of a son via surrogate after fertility challenges dating to cervical cancer in 2016, with embryos frozen beforehand; she noted that a recent IVF round didn’t work but remains hopeful and determined to grow her family.

via thecut.com|

#entertainment #erin-andrews #fertility

health1 month ago•13 min saved

Egg freezing as a practical hedge for future motherhood

Contrary to alarmist headlines, egg freezing is presented as a viable option to preserve fertility, especially when done in the twenties or thirties. The piece explains that fertility declines with age due to fewer and lower-quality eggs, outlines the IVF/egg-freezing process (including vitrification) and realistic success metrics, and emphasizes that clinic quality and costs shape outcomes. It suggests aiming to freeze around 20 eggs for a strong chance of a future live birth, notes that international clinics can offer lower costs, and recommends relying on official success data rather than clinic hype.

via Works in Progress Magazine|

health1 month ago•5 min saved

MRKH survivor helps deliver her own baby with the help of a surrogate

Laura Folan, born with Mayer Rokitansky Küster Hauser (MRKH) syndrome and told she could never carry a child, underwent IVF to stimulate her ovaries and used a surrogate to have her biological son, George; she even helped deliver him with a midwife's guidance, and the couple hope to have a second child with the same surrogate.

via BBC|

#annie-peverelle #health #ivf

entertainment2 months ago•20 min saved

Robyn turns IVF, motherhood and vulnerability into a bold pop reimagining with Sexistential

In a candid Guardian profile, Robyn discusses raising her son Tyko via IVF, balancing dating while undergoing treatment, and the creative freedom she found after leaving the major-label machine to run Konichiwa Records. She explains how motherhood reshaped her art and touring as she crafts Sexistential—a personal, synth-driven exploration of vulnerability, sex, and identity—while reflecting on aging, industry pressures, and the desire for authentic expression in a pop landscape that now allows more individuality. She also touches on her influence across artists, and how her forthcoming tour will bring this renewed, two‑world life to the stage.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #ivf #motherhood

space-exploration2 months ago•75 min saved

Space reproduction hurdles: microgravity slows sperm and embryo development

A University of Adelaide study used a 3D clinostat to simulate microgravity and found that sperm from humans, mice, and pigs had about 30% fewer chances to reach eggs in microgravity, while embryos formed under these conditions initially appeared stronger but degraded with longer exposure. The results suggest mammalian reproduction in space could be highly challenging for long-term space settlements, though future work could explore partial gravity (Moon/Mars) and potential IVF advances on Earth.

via Space|

#embryos #ivf #microgravity

health2 months ago•16 min saved

Frequent Ejaculation Linked to Healthier Sperm, Review Finds

A review of nearly 150 studies finds that regular ejaculation or sex can help sperm quality, while abstinence modestly degrades it via increased oxidative stress and DNA damage, reducing viability and motility in humans and other animals. A recent IVF trial suggested higher fertilization success when men ejaculate within 48 hours of sample collection, though the impact on natural fertility remains unclear. The findings could lead clinics to reassess abstinence guidelines and emphasize sperm quality alongside quantity, while general health benefits of regular sexual activity appear unaffected.

via gizmodo.com|

#abstinence #fertility #health

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Frequent ejaculation linked to a small fertility boost, study finds

A large meta-analysis across human and non-human studies shows that regular ejaculation helps prevent rapid deterioration of stored sperm, with longer abstinence associated with increased DNA damage and reduced motility. The findings suggest a modest fertility benefit from frequent ejaculation and hint that ejaculation timing could influence IVF success; current guidelines allowing up to seven days between samples may warrant revision.

via Euronews.com|

#ejaculation #fertility #health

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Frequent Ejaculation May Boost Sperm Quality and Fertility

A large meta-analysis of about 55,000 men shows that longer gaps between ejaculations increase sperm DNA damage and oxidative stress, lowering quality, while shorter abstinence can yield fresher, more motile sperm. WHO guidelines of 2–7 days for semen testing may prioritize count over quality, and a recent IVF trial found higher pregnancy rates with shorter abstinence. For natural conception, a balance between abstinence duration, sperm quantity and quality is likely best, with freshness often more important in assisted reproduction.

via The Guardian|

#dna-damage #ejaculation-frequency #fertility

music2 months ago•3 min saved

Robyn reimagines romance as chemistry on Sexistential

Robyn’s Sexistential reframes love as chemistry, shifting from romance to a science-flavored philosophy. Featuring tracks like Dopamine and Really Real and collaborations with Klas Åhlund, Joe Mount and Max Martin, the album blends retro electro-pop textures with new themes of solo parenthood and IVF, reimagining her discography without romance while insisting that feelings can be chemical and still deeply real.

via The Guardian|

#dopamine #electronic-pop #ivf

entertainment2 months ago•35 min saved

Robyn Reclaims Desire on Sexistential

Eight years after her last album, Robyn returns with Sexistential, a recalibrated dance-pop collection that pairs club-ready production with intimate, explicit reflections on desire, IVF and aging—proving she remains uniquely direct and fearless rather than chasing nostalgia.

via Yahoo|

#dance-pop #entertainment #female-empowerment

health2 months ago•10 min saved

IVF and cancer risk: overall rates similar, but small increases for some cancers

A large Australian study of 417,984 women who received fertility treatments (IVF, insemination, or clomiphene citrate) found the overall cancer rate was similar to the general population. However, clomiphene citrate users had a 1.04× higher cancer rate (~8.6 extra cancers per 100,000 women per year), and rates of uterine cancer, ovarian cancer (except for clomiphene users), and melanoma were 1.07–1.83× higher. Conversely, cervical and lung cancers were 1.43–1.92× lower. The study cannot establish causation and likely reflects underlying risk factors (eg, endometriosis, ethnicity, smoking) and screening practices, with absolute cancer numbers remaining small. Routine cancer screening remains important for anyone undergoing fertility treatment.

via The Conversation|

#cancer #fertility-treatment #health

entertainment3 months ago•36 min saved

Bunnie Xo Finds Her Younger Self in Bailee, Opens Up About IVF and Surrogacy Dreams

Bunnie Xo says meeting her stepdaughter Bailee Ann felt like seeing a younger version of herself, noting their lives run parallel through addiction and growth. She also shares that she and Jelly Roll are moving forward with an IVF journey and have a surrogate, with hopes of expanding their family and possibly welcoming twins.

via Yahoo|

#bailee-ann #bunnie-xo #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•34 min saved

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Move Forward with IVF and Surrogate to Welcome Twins

Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo reveal they’re advancing their long-running fertility journey: after publicly discussing IVF, they’ve found a surrogate and will begin IVF stimulation with the aim of welcoming twins, hoping to raise them in a loving home; the couple also share custody of Jelly Roll’s two older children from previous relationships and have long talked about providing the best life for their future family.

via Yahoo|

#bunnie-xo #entertainment #ivf