In-Vitro Fertilisation

Pune woman becomes grandmother with dead son's preserved semen

A Pune-based woman's world came to an unexpected standstill when her son succumbed to cancer two years ago in Germany. But her joy knows no bounds now.

Feb 15, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

IVF a boon for women with PCOS, says Maharashtra Health Minister

PCOS, is a common problem found among women of reproductive age and can cause problems with a women’s menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac function and appearance as well.

Nov 01, 2017, 09:59 AM IST

Exercising after embryo transfer good for health

Contradicting the theory of mandatory rest after embryo transfer during an IVF cycle, a new research has revealed that resuming daily activities soon after the transfer helps in improving blood flow to the uterus and overall body.

Jul 19, 2017, 23:42 PM IST

25% surge in IVF cases in recent years, say doctors

There has been a 25 per cent surge in couples preferring in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to have babies in recent years, said doctors, naming sedentary lifestyle, health conditions and diseases as main reasons.

Jul 06, 2017, 00:42 AM 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

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

Meet this septuagenarian couple who become first-time parents via IVF!

After 46 years of her marriage and about 20 years after her menopause, 72-year-old Daljinder Kaur succesfully delivered a healthy baby boy, Arman Singh, on April 19, 2016.

May 10, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Tails say go left but sperm distort bodies to turn right!

Sperms need to crane their necks to turn right to counteract a left-turning drive caused by the rotation of their tails, says new research, adding that the discovery can lead to better in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and other fertility treatments

Dec 08, 2015, 13:12 PM IST