Woman, 49, is Oldest In-vitro Mom Using Own Egg
A New York City fertility doctor has announced that a 49-year-old patient recently became the oldest woman on record to give birth using in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with her own egg, frozen at age 48.
Ivf Articles
Surrogacy
Surrogacy provides an option to couples who face a range of infertility problems. Learn how the traditional and gestational surrogacy processes typically work, and find out more about the costs associated with these programs.
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
ICSI treatment can increase the chances of conception, especially in cases where male factor infertility is the problem. ICSI infertility treatments can also be a solution for those who have had an unsuccessful vasectomy reversal, and for couples who have had unsuccessful IVF procedures.
Donor Sperm
Couples who are facing make infertility problems may want to consider sperm donation and an artificial insemination procedure, such as IVF, as a way to get pregnant.
Egg Donor Recipients
The egg donation procedure provides a way for egg donors to help women conceive when fertility problems prevent them from becoming pregnant. Recipients in the egg donation process generally visit egg donation centers or clinics to undergo the process of conceiving a child with a donor's eggs.
Fertility Treatment and Obesity — The Controversy Escalates
A great deal of controversy has erupted recently over rising obesity rates throughout the world, and the new guidelines issued by the British Fertility Society have only amplified the outcry.
Miracle or Madness? The Light and Dark Sides of Donating Eggs for Money
Ever seen advertisements promising fantastic financial rewards for donating eggs to a fertility clinic and wondered what the whole story was? Some young women are taking advantage of these offers, but others are concerned about the moral and medical costs of these arrangements.
In Vitro Fertilization
In vitro fertilization, or IVF, has helped thousands of couples achieve pregnancy. Learn more about IVF costs, the process, and success rates.
Artificial Insemination
Learn more about artificial insemination, including the costs, risks, and benefits of this fertility procedure.
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
Prenatal genetic screening identifies certain genetic conditions and abnormalities present in embryos prior to implantation. Learn more about preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) or screening, read about the benefits and ethical issues of genetic screening, and locate a prenatal genetic screening specialist near you.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Procedures
Assisted reproductive technology, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and laser hatching, can give hope to couples who have tried other types of infertility treatments without success. DocShop provides information on assisted reproductive technologies and resources to find a local fertility specialist.
When Is It Time To Turn To ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology)?
Two of the most common mistakes that couples suffering from infertility (and even some physicians) make are holding off on treating the underlying cause and performing futile, ineffective treatments that only waste time, energy and money.
Fertility Drugs
Clomid and other clomiphene citrate fertility drugs, as well as progesterone therapy, may offer women who have had trouble conceiving the opportunity to experience the joy of motherhood. Learn more about fertility medication such as Clomid, and side effects associated with injectable fertility drugs.
Infertility Treatments
When fertility problems occur, infertility treatments can become an important part of a couple's pregnancy plans. DocShop provides information on various fertility treatment methods available for both female and male factor infertility.