Fertility

Health Min. reviews possible sperm donor genetic mismatch at Assuta Medical Center, Tel Aviv

The ministry is examining a private genetic test conducted abroad after a patient raised questions about whether the sperm donor used to conceive her child was genetically matched.

View of the Assuta medical center in Ramat haHayal, Tel Aviv. June 17, 2025.
Prof. Zeev Shoham, M.D.

AI in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF

Prof. Natan T. Shaked of the School of Biomedical Engineering

New Tel Aviv University imaging method could improve IVF sperm selection

An illustrative image of a mouth swab for DNA testing

Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows


China's Xian sends 'sweet love' messages to encourage babymaking

The message was sent by Xian's Health Commission and Xian's Family Planning Association. Both government departments did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

 Baby in a crib

Fertility doctors condemn Health Ministry's move to restrict Assuta IVF

Infertile couples who want children via IVF and fertility specialists denounce Health Ministry decision to restrict treatment in private hospitals

Illustrative image of Invitro therapy.

Health Ministry orders Assuta reduce activity after IVF scandals

Assuta private hospital's IVF unit in Tel Aviv will be limited and supervised after fetus mix-up that followed another one at its Rishon Lezion hospital

Illustrative image of Invitro therapy.

Israel to consider law allowing fallen soldiers' parents to become grandparents

Proponents of the law passing argue that it would honor the fallen soldiers, allowing their legacy to continue on. There are, however, some ethical considerations.

First Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal

What are the biggest myths on fertility?

"Put your legs up after sex," "don't wear boxers," "don't put your phone in your pocket" and more. Two experts in Israel determine what is true and what is myth on the likelihood of fertility.

 An embryo week 9-10

5 health benefits of pineapple: Unveiling the power of this tropical fruit

Discover the surprising advantages of pineapple and boost your health naturally.


Sperm donor who fathered 550 children keeps on going despite court order

A prolific sperm donor suspected of fathering over 500 children with more than 100 women is reportedly continuing to donate his sperm worldwide, defying a court order.


20% of women have natural pregnancy after conceiving a baby with IVF – study

Many of the women who used IVF to conceive their first child, hold the mistaken belief that they cannot fall pregnant without medical intervention.

Pregnant woman (Illustrative)

Woman gives birth at 53 after fertility treatment fails for 25 years

Helen Dalglish, who gave birth to a baby girl after 25 years of failed fertility treatments, says her late father helped from heaven.

 Illustrative image of a pregnant belly.

Scientists identify functional sperm in infertile men - study

Scientists were able to conduct a non-invasive way of diagnosing NOA male infertility and identifying intact and functional sperm for extraction.

 An illustrative image of sperm cells.