A new sperm-sorting tool could improve infertility treatments such as IVF.
Separating the weak from the strong: New device sorts sperm
A new sperm-sorting tool could improve infertility treatments such as IVF.
Category: Fertility
Stanford study: “Squishiness” of embryo may predict its viability
In vitro fertilization is all about picking the best embryos — the ones that are most likely to develop normally. Historically, that's been a hit-or-miss …
Fertility quiz: How well do you know your body?
Remember all the rumors that you heard about sexuality and fertility as a teen (or even a 20-something or a 30-something)? It's hard to sort …
IUD is overlooked as excellent birth control for teens, Stanford expert says
When teenagers think of birth control, the pill and condoms are likely the first to come to mind - and indeed the pill is …
Sleep apnea linked with male infertility
Over the past two decades, there have been a number of studies suggesting that men's sperm counts have been steadily declining. Now research out of …
PCOS linked with higher risk of type 2 diabetes even in young women who are not overweight, study finds
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is present in 5 to 10 percent of women of childbearing age and is associated with reproductive and metabolic …
Poor semen quality linked to heightened mortality rate in men
Men with multiple defects in their semen appear to be at increased risk of dying sooner than men with normal semen, according to a study …
Mother's Day and not-by-choice non-mothers
The fictional character Bridget Jones drew melancholy in the presence of "smug marrieds" as a single woman. I thought of her term, and other ways experience …
Researchers create primordial germ cells from stem cells of infertile men
New research from Stanford and Montana State University shows that stem cells made from the skin of adult, infertile men can be used to create …
Ask Stanford Med: Expert in reproductive medicine responds to questions on infertility
Infertility is a reality faced by 10 to 15 percent of U.S. couples. For some, the topic is emotionally charged. And while many may have …
Five million babies and counting: Stanford expert offers conversation on reproductive medicine
Earlier this week, an international group announced that reproductive medicine techniques, such as in vitro fertilization, have led to the birth of 5 million babies since 1978. …
Ask Stanford Med: Expert in reproductive medicine taking questions on infertility
An estimated 10 to 15 percent of couples in the United States are infertile. One or a number of factors may render a couple unable …
Image of the Week: Baby born after mom receives Stanford-developed fertility treatment
Every birth is a miracle, but some births are a bit more miraculous than others. In this case, the phrase "the miracle of birth" couldn't …
Researchers describe procedure that induces egg growth in infertile women
Earlier today, my colleague Krista Conger reported on a technique that induces egg growth in infertile women with primary ovarian insufficiency. In the video above, the researchers …
Oh, baby! Infertile woman gives birth through Stanford-developed technique
Kazuhiro Kawamura, MD, PhD, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the St. Marianna University School of Medicine in Japan, doesn’t usually cry after …
Ask Stanford Med: Director of Female Sexual Medicine Program responds to questions on sexual health
In some circles, the term "female sexual health" may elicit more blushing than productive conversation, even between a woman and her gynecologist. So for this …