Infertility

Health 6 days ago

More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

New birth data from the CDC reflects a major increase in birth rates among women over 40, as teen pregnancies continue to decline. Fertility specialist Dr. Ashley Wiltshire reacts.

MAHA February 19

4 key women's health issues that have been neglected, expert says

Functional medicine provider Dr. Austin Lake of Tulsa, Oklahoma, breaks down several women's health issues that he hopes the burgeoning MAHA movement will address.

Reproductive Health November 3

Smoking and vaping can have these detrimental effects on fertility, doctors warn

Smoking and vaping have been proven to have negative effects on male and female fertility. Drs. Courtney Lynch and Theodore Wagener discuss the specific risks associated with the habit.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH July 25

The world's 1st 'test tube baby' turns 46 years old, over 6 million babies born through IVF since 1978

Louise Joy Brown was the first baby in the world born through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Today, there have been millions of babies born through IVF.

Family July 20

Man refuses to 'financially support' his sister, a single mother-to-be, as thousands react to the drama

A family drama described on Reddit has elicited thousands of reactions as a man in his early 30s says his sister, a single mom-to-be, wants him to help support her during her pregnancy.

Men's Health July 6

Men with spinal cord injuries become fathers thanks to rare fertility treatment at Miami clinic

A program at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis is making big moves in treating infertility in men with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Emad Ibrahim shared the rare procedures and new research.

HEALTH May 12

Experimental cancer treatment gives New Jersey mom a chance for a second baby: ‘I decided to go for it’

A New Jersey mom had just given birth when she received a life-changing diagnosis — and she feared she wouldn’t be able to have more children. Here's how she got a second chance at motherhood.

Soccer May 2

US soccer great Carli Lloyd shares IVF journey to get pregnant: 'It truly is a miracle'

U.S. women's soccer great Carli Lloyd shared her journey to get pregnant and the trials and tribulations she faced using in vitro fertilization.

Weight Loss April 16, 2024

Ozempic babies: Women claim weight-loss drugs are making them more fertile and experts agree

Women taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are reporting unexpected pregnancies. Drs. Rachel McConnell and Angela Fitch said these medications could boost fertility.

HEALTH April 11, 2024

Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent'

Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.

POLITICS March 30, 2024

GOP attempts to define position on discarding IVF embryos amid pro-life stances

The Republican Party cannot find a consistent stance to take on IVF procedures after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling raised questions about the technology's compliance with pro-life ethics.

LIFESTYLE March 26, 2024

Mom of 5 chooses pregnancy one more time after fertility clinic asks about her leftover embryos

A Canadian mom is pregnant for the sixth time after using embryos that her fertility clinic had been saving for 13 years ever since the couple's initial IVF treatment.

Media March 23, 2024

Three quarters of all countries will have shrinking populations by 2050: Study

By 2100, 97% of countries will have fertility rates below what is needed to maintain their current population, researchers claim 'implications are immense'

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2024

House Republican drafts bill to expand access to in vitro fertilization

Ohio GOP Rep. Mike Carey said he is in the "drafting stages" of a bill aimed at making IVF more affordable for middle- and low-income families.

Alabama March 6, 2024

Alabama Justice Sarah Stewart nominated to lead state Supreme Court

Alabama Republicans chose Justice Sarah Stewart as their nominee to lead the state Supreme Court following her frozen embryo ruling that raised concern regarding IVF access.

HEALTH February 22, 2024

Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in

A decision handed down by the Alabama Supreme Court has led to a halt in IVF services at some locations and a flurry of protests from providers in the fertility space.

Abortion February 21, 2024

University of Alabama at Birmingham pauses in vitro fertilization following state Supreme Court embryo ruling

The University of Alabama at Birmingham stopped in vitro fertilization procedures after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos have the same legal status as children.

Alabama February 20, 2024

Alabama Supreme Court rules couples can sue for wrongful death after embryos were dropped

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children. This allows couples to sue over the death of their unborn children after their embryos were destroyed.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH January 26, 2024

FDA approves first at-home sterile insemination kit to help with infertility: 'Gives me goosebumps'

Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche of Illinois developed the PherDal at-home insemination kit after struggles with her own infertility. Hintzsche and fertility specialist Dr. Remm Sabouni shared insights.

North Korea December 30, 2023

North Korea fertility rate plummets to estimated 1.38, South Korean officials claim

North Korea's population is in free-fall as fertility rates have continued to decline for decades, according to a report from South Korea's central bank.

HEALTH December 20, 2023

Study suggests Mediterranean diet could boost male fertility: 'Crucial role'

A study revealed that sticking to a Mediterranean-based diet could help boost fertility in men. RDN Ilana Muhlstein and fertility specialist Dr. Reem Sabouni discussed the study's findings.

HEALTH November 19, 2023

Sportscaster Erin Andrews talks motherhood, fertility challenges and health supplements: So 'important'

NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews welcomed her new son this summer after a decade-long infertility battle. She shared with Fox News Digital the lifestyle choices that she believes helped her.

VIDEO September 9, 2023

‘Concerning’ discovery as scientists create embryo from stem cells: Dr. Nicole Saphier

Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier tells ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ that the ‘embryonic model’ cannot grow outside of a uterus and discusses the discovery’s ethical concerns.

VIDEO July 16, 2023

AI can help fertility doctors, enhance in-vitro fertilization

Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains to ‘Fox News Live’s’ Arthel Neville that this ‘doctor’s tool’ can help screen embryos, but cannot replace the doctor.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH May 1, 2023

Can Mucinex help get you pregnant? Drugmaker and medical professional break silence on TikTok rumor

People are spreading rumors about Mucinex being a fertility booster based on limited, unproven studies. An OBGYN and the drugmaker that produces Mucinex speak out.

HEALTH March 21, 2023

Chemicals in water and household objects could reduce chances of pregnancy, live births: new study

A study found that women whose blood plasma contained higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals had as much as a 40% lower chance of pregnancy and live births.

HEALTH November 17, 2022

Sperm counts and concentrations declining globally since 1970s but fertility implications unknown: study

A controversial paper published in the journal Human Reproduction Update notes that sperm counts have declined globally by about half since the 1970s — but experts are cautious about the results.

LIFESTYLE October 20, 2022

Texas couple who donated frozen embryos 20 years ago meets biological teen triplets

A Texas couple who donated their remaining eight embryos from an IVF treatment 20 years ago had the opportunity to meet the three children who were born with their DNA.

VIDEO July 19, 2022

Stephen Miller: 1 in 4 American children have a foreign-born parent

Former Trump White House aide and founder of America First Legal Stephen Miller joins Tucker to share how and why American fertility rates have 'dropped off a cliff' in recent years on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

United Kingdom June 23, 2022

UK court says widower can use late wife's frozen embryo for surrogate

A U.K. High Court ruled in favor of a widower who was denied a request to use his late wife's frozen embryos with a surrogate due to her not having given written consent.