Tag: ivf

Prevalence of IVF Could Create Genetic Haves and Have Nots: AMA

Australian Medical Association President Stephen Robson has warned that with the development of IVF technologies, society could be in “big trouble” if wealthier people can select better genes for their babies. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, Robson said the rising use of IVF technologies could lead to a genetic divide…


Researchers Develop a Cheaper and Less Invasive Alternative to IVF Treatments

University of New South Wales (UNSW) researchers have developed a cheaper and less invasive alternative to traditional fertility treatments that is now available at Sydney’s Royal Hospital for women. In vitro fertilisation or IVF has been the established treatment for infertility for a long time. However, this method is expensive, and to stimulate egg growth…


New Micro Device Increases Chances of IVF Success

A research team led by the University of Adelaide has helped develop a groundbreaking new device that significantly improves the efficiency of the only fertility treatment currently available for men with low sperm counts. Created in partnership with medical tech company Fertilis, this first-of-its-kind device will enable more IVF (in vitro fertilisation) clinics to offer…


Morrison Government Plans to Subsidise IVF Storage for Cancer Patients

The Morrison government announced it would support hopeful and expecting mums and dads with a $53 million (US$37 million) package for reproductive services, pregnancy planning, and postnatal care. Patients with cancer or people at risk of passing on genetic diseases who have undergone government-funded genetic testing will also have their egg, sperm, or embryo storage…


China Promotes IVF to Combat Rising Infertility Rates in its Aging Population

After the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) introduced the “three-child policy” in May, local governments started various incentives to encourage people to have more children, including the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Analysts believe that the CCP would go as far as using technological means to increase China’s birthrate in an aging population. On Sept….


First-Time Mom Gives Birth to Triplets at 44 After Six Years of Trying, Four Miscarriages

A middle-aged couple has welcomed triplets into the world after four heartbreaking miscarriages and spending roughly US$15,000 (11,300 pound sterlings) on IVF. Leonie Fitzgerald, a business owner from Brisbane, Australia, became a mom to three perfect girls at the ripe age of 44. She refused to give up hope despite being diagnosed with low progesterone, which led…