Infertility and Reproduction News & Features

February 9, 2023 — Conceiving a child in the next five to 10 years might look like something out of a science fiction movie.

February 9, 2023 — A microfluidic chip designed to mimic the vagina's microbiome is likely to drive vital new treatments in the long-neglected field of women's reproductive health.

January 18, 2023 — Only about 4% of men who signed up to be sperm donors in the United States or Denmark completed the process and had their sperm frozen for use in medically assisted reproduction, new research reveals.

November 21, 2022 — In what is believed to be a record, twins in Oregon were born this past Halloween from embryos that were frozen in 1992.

What can you do to improve your chances of conceiving a baby? Many couples deal with fertility issues that require a doctor’s help. Find out what you can change in your daily life to boost reproductive health before you head to the fertility clinic.

Same-sex couples face fertility issues, financial challenges, and more when trying to conceive.

Struggling to conceive? Get the scoop on possible causes and treatment options.

Still not pregnant? When to seek infertility treatment and when to let nature take its course.

Experts describe the latest advances in techniques for treating infertility.

While it may be a while before the pathway between stress and infertility is clear, what is known right now is that reducing stress levels seems to help.

For about one-half of couples with fertility problems, experts say low sperm count is the cause. But maybe something as simple as changing the kind of underwear a man wears can make a difference.

Many couples trying to get pregnant find themselves turning to an age-old treatment for help -- acupuncture -- and it's working.

About 85 percent of all couples will get pregnant within a year, but it's also wise to have some realistic expectations.