Infertility and Reproduction


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  • Getting Pregnant: Easy Ways To Encourage Fertility
    Having trouble getting pregnant? Standard fertility treatments can usually help, but so can a host of other, less costly techniques -- some of which couples can try on their own.

  • Gene Discovery May Inspire Male Contraceptive
    Researchers have found mutations on the CATSPER1 gene that are linked to male infertility and may inspire development of a male contraceptive.

  • Octuplets' Birth Sparks Fertility Debate
    As the mother and grandmother of the two-week-old California octuplets squared off on competing morning talk shows, infertility specialists continue to voice their dismay over the fertility treatment that led to the birth of the eight babies.

  • Common Chemicals May Affect Fertility
    Exposure to a type of chemical found in everyday items such as clothing, carpets, and food packaging may be adversely affecting women's fertility, delaying the time it takes them to become pregnant, according to a new study.

  • New Estimates for IVF Live Birth Rates
    Although many statistics on in vitro fertilization focus on the number of resulting pregnancies, a new study sheds light on the likelihood of IVF resulting in a live birth.

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