Fertility

Could This Transplant Drug Add 5 Years to a Woman's Fertility?
Health
9 hours ago

Could This Transplant Drug Add 5 Years to a Woman's Fertility?

You don't have to watch "The Substance" to recognize society's obsession with antiaging: endless products promise to keep you looking younger on the outside.

What Causes "Secondary Infertility"? MDs Explain Why It's Hard to Conceive Again
Health
Nov 29, 2024

What Causes "Secondary Infertility"? MDs Explain Why It's Hard to Conceive Again

If you're struggling to get pregnant after a prior smooth fertility journey, you're not alone.

5 Things Anyone Dealing With IVF Can Appreciate About Netflix's "Joy"
Health
Nov 27, 2024

5 Things Anyone Dealing With IVF Can Appreciate About Netflix's "Joy"

When I first heard a podcast interview with Louise Joy Brown, the first baby born via in vitro fertilization, one detail stood out: When her father realized what the hyper-experimental procedure would cost, he went to the horse track and made a bet.

Can Mucinex Help You Get Pregnant? We Asked 4 Doctors to Weigh In
Health
Nov 5, 2024

Can Mucinex Help You Get Pregnant? We Asked 4 Doctors to Weigh In

It took me six months to get pregnant with my third child, and it couldn't have come soon enough.

Men Struggle With Infertility Too — Why Aren't We Talking About It?
Parenting
Oct 15, 2024

Men Struggle With Infertility Too — Why Aren't We Talking About It?

Willie F.* grew up thinking he wouldn't be able to father biological children: he has a chromosomal abnormality that causes infertility.

Implantation Bleeding Can Look a Lot Like Your Period — How to Spot the Difference
Fitness
Oct 2, 2024

Implantation Bleeding Can Look a Lot Like Your Period — How to Spot the Difference

Light spotting before your period isn't always a cause for concern.

The $303,750 Reality of a "Long Haul" IVF Journey
Health
Sep 18, 2024

The $303,750 Reality of a "Long Haul" IVF Journey

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

Selena Gomez’s Grief Resonates With My Infertility Struggles
Family
Sep 12, 2024

Selena Gomez’s Grief Resonates With My Infertility Struggles

When Selena Gomez recently told Vanity Fair that she's unable to carry children, it hit home.

IVF vs. IUI: What's the Difference and Which Is Right For You?
Health
Sep 3, 2024

IVF vs. IUI: What's the Difference and Which Is Right For You?

In theory, trying to have a baby is simple: you find a partner, have unprotected PIV sex for a few months, and get pregnant.

The Unspoken Reality of Queer Couples Trying to Conceive
Family
Aug 28, 2024

The Unspoken Reality of Queer Couples Trying to Conceive

Caitlin and Jess Gray, a queer couple based in Detroit, dreamed of having a baby for as long as they can remember — someone other than their dog to shower in kisses and love.

How Much Does IVF Cost? Here's What You Can Expect, According to Doctors
Family
Aug 14, 2024

How Much Does IVF Cost? Here's What You Can Expect, According to Doctors

The process of having a baby isn't always easy.

Olympians Are Taking Control of Their Fertility — I Wish I'd Done the Same
Family
Aug 9, 2024

Olympians Are Taking Control of Their Fertility — I Wish I'd Done the Same

Former Olympic runner Alexi Pappas recently revealed she froze her eggs in her early 30s because she wanted to buy herself time.

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