IVF

IVF babies have same cognitive skills as naturally conceived kids, says study

The study was conducted by city-based Indira IVF and states that in many cases babies born through IVF are more brainy and smart.

Jun 27, 2017, 21:31 PM IST

Lactating without pregnancy? It may be a sign of infertility!

More than 75 percent of the women in this condition produce milk without being pregnant.

Jun 19, 2017, 15:16 PM IST

Babies born via IVF as smart as naturally conceived children: Study

According to the study, parents who undergo such treatments are generally older, more educated and have a higher socio-economic status than parents who had naturally conceived children.

May 26, 2017, 18:45 PM IST

Fallopian tubes flush: The century-old infertility cure that's as effective as IVF

The technique, known as hysterosalpingography (HSG), is a dye test of the fallopian tubes conducted under X-ray, and involves flushing the woman's fallopian tubes with an iodised poppy seed oil.

 

May 19, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Do you know - How many babies are born in US via IVF?

The latest report released by the US Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) this week shows that nearly 68,000 babies were born using one or the other of the methods in 2015.

May 01, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

Men more prone to infertility due to less sleep: Experts

Men are more likely to have infertility with less sleep than women, said IVF experts on Thursday.

Mar 24, 2017, 00:53 AM IST

Failed pregnancy through IVF may elevate risk of heart disease in women

For the study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the team looked at data on 28,442 women under age 50 who underwent fertility therapy in Ontario.

Mar 16, 2017, 19:44 PM IST

This new study may lead to new standard of IVF care

A new study may pave the way to new standard of care for women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.

Mar 09, 2017, 00:00 AM IST

Karan Johar embraces fatherhood through surrogacy: Know all about the practice, its risks and legalities

Johar's decision came at a time when surrogacy has been in the grey legal area in India.

Mar 05, 2017, 20:18 PM IST

This is the reason behind increased rate of miscarriage among women undergoing IVF - Read

The study has found that daylight savings time (DST) - turning the clock ahead as warmer weather approaches and back as it becomes colder again - increases the rate of miscarriage.

Feb 09, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

Farah Khan encourages couples who can't conceive to opt for IVF; calls it a 'blessing'

The 52-year-old in association with Merck, pioneers in treatment of infertility, recently released a video for the cause.

Feb 07, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

UK gives go-ahead to three-parent fertilisation to avoid incurable inherited diseases

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority gave the green light to the treatment using DNA from three progenitors (two women, one man) to prevent children being born with deadly genetic illnesses, EFE news reported.

Dec 16, 2016, 08:29 AM IST

Stress hormone in hair can predict IVF success, says study

A study conducted by Indian-origin researcher found that elevated levels of 'stress hormone' cortisol measured in hair can predict success rate of conceiving through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).

Oct 20, 2016, 00:43 AM IST

Bill lacks clarity on altruistic surrogacy, says author Pinki Virani

The book, dealing with commercial surrogacy, egg-trafficking and in-vitro fertilisation, published by Penguin Random House, assumes significance as it comes close on the heels of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016, approved by the cabinet in August.

Sep 19, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

Aamir Khan talks about baby Azad, and how IVF surrogacy made him a happy parent! Read full story

Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan is known for speaking his mind and not shying away from addressing crucial issues in the country. The superstar, who was recently present at the launch of a fertility clinic along with filmmaker Kiran Rao in Mumbai opened up on having a baby through IVF surrogacy and how baby Azad changed his life.

Aug 16, 2016, 10:13 AM IST

Mother at 63! Australia's oldest first-time mom gives birth to a baby girl

As per reports, the woman, whose identity has not been revealed and got pregnant with the help of IVF, delivered the baby at 34 weeks through a caesarean section.

Aug 03, 2016, 14:26 PM IST

Scientists produce rare wood bison calves through IVF

In a first, Canadian veterinary researchers have successfully produced three wood bison calves using in vitro fertilisation.

Jul 23, 2016, 20:46 PM IST

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel plan second baby through IVF?

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are reportedly ready for a second baby and planning to conceive another child through in vitro fertilization treatment (IVF).

Jul 21, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

IVF giant Bourn Hall to open 6 new centres in India

The announcement was made during a conference organised by Bourn Hall Clinic here for the Indian IVF specialists over the new technologies being used worldwide for the medical process.

Jul 16, 2016, 00:11 AM IST

Chinese woman gives birth to a baby girl from embryo frozen 18 years ago

The infant weighing 3,300 gm, was born in Jiangsu province on Monday. 

Jun 30, 2016, 12:13 PM IST