New research findings from Lund University in Sweden show that a simple analysis of chromosomal breaks in sperms can facilitate choice of the most efficient treatment and, thereby, increase chances of successful assisted reproduction in involuntary childless couples. Sperm DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI) is a method for analysing semen quality that shows presence of chromosomalRead more
Eating more fruits and vegetables with high-pesticide residue was associated with a lower probability of pregnancy and live birth following infertility treatment for women using assisted reproductive technologies.Read more
A Biotexcom’s surrogate mother gave birth to her son, and she is now breastfeeding him. This incredibly strong and tenacious woman from Reykjavik was able to make her dream come true.Read more
It is an evolutionary riddle that has long puzzled scientists … now the quest to find out why we live beyond 50 is being helped by a new genetic study.Read more
Research presented by scientists at Southampton General Hospital in the United Kingdom has shown a significant association between the developing preimplantation embryo and maternal diet.Read more
A choice of international reproductive clinic is kind of a leap in the dark. That is why it is very important to be informed. The more information you have the better choice you can make.Read more
It is rather serious and important decision to use services of surrogate mother. But first of all, making such a decision, couple must 100% make sure that they cannot get pregnant in natural way. Doctor must make a diagnosis of infertility or inability to conceive and/or bear a child. In such case, wife and husbandRead more
Move aimed at avoiding exploitation of Indian women for profit, but some call it discriminatory and fear potentially dangerous consequences. India’s government has said it would ban foreigners from using surrogate mothers in the country, a move likely to hit the booming commercial surrogacy industry. Ranks of childless foreign couples have flocked to the countryRead more
Today, obstetricians-gynecologists assure that they know about pregnancy almost everything, and sometimes even more. Some of such doctors even argue that there are no more mysteries in this area for them. But we can say that they are mistaken. Even today, there are a lot of incredible cases concerning pregnancy and childbirth. Here are someRead more
It’s no secret that the world’s coral reefs are at risk. Pollution, dredging, overfishing and, especially, acidic, warming waters are pushing these complex ecosystems to the brink of destruction,Read more
