Violet Kieu, The University of Melbourne and Kate Stern, The University of Melbourne
Both cancer and cancer treatment can impact someone’s ability to have biological children. It’s important to discuss fertility right after cancer diagnosis.
Some IVF clinics promise a lot when it comes to egg freezing but in reality, your chances come down to three key numbers: your age, the number of eggs collected and your budget.
DNA testing is becoming more popular.
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Any effects you might notice after stopping birth control are typically due to the return of your natural menstrual cycle.
Assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization can help expand families, but regulations aren’t consistent across states.
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A pending bill in Colorado would disclose donor information to children and their parents and set limits on how many families can use a single individual’s egg or sperm.
Fertility rates declined among women of all ages in the UK at the start of the pandemic – but have been picking up again, particularly among older mothers.
Some people may consider IVF add-ons with the hope of improving their chances of having a baby.
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Some of the most persistent myths about COVID-19 vaccination have been false rumours that it can affect fertility in men or women. There has never been any evidence to support this misinformation.
A young woman in Melbourne in December 2021.
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Around 10% of women stop having periods and see the end of their fertile years much earlier than expected.
With the holiday season approaching, people wait to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in Montréal as the pandemic continues in Canada and around the world.
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Director Nurture Fertility, The Fertility Parnership and Reader/Associate Professor in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, University of Nottingham, University of Nottingham