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.
AI in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF
New Tel Aviv University imaging method could improve IVF sperm selection
Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows
How do women use their eggs years after freezing them?
Israeli researchers found that many women didn’t use their eggs, and only a few eventually managed to get pregnant. Here's a short guide about the procedure.
In fertility breakthrough, Israeli scientists reverse aging process in human eggs
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say anti-viral drugs lead to older eggs behaving "like they are in their 20s."
On maternity leave and feeling isolated? Here is your solution
The culture and media don't create a space for postpartum mothers to acknowledge their struggles. A postpartum doula weighs in and gives advice.
Israeli father creates platform to help couples navigate fertility treatments
The platform includes explanations about different processes and a tool to help couples compare the costs and other details from different clinics.
What about the emotional wellbeing of Israel's fertility challenged women?
Meet the Keren Gefen Center, the sole Jerusalem-based organization providing emotional and wellness support to fertility challenged women in Israel.
This chemical could be stopping you from getting pregnant. What is it?
Things every woman must know about her ovulation process
Dr. Einat Shalom Paz from Hillel Yaffe Hospital explains exactly what ovulation is, when it occurs and what happens in the body during ovulation.
Couples desiring to conceive should vaccinate against COVID - here’s why
In contrast, several studies have found a significantly negative impact of the virus on sperm parameters.
Prior COVID infection does not impact female fertility - study
The preliminary study, which reportedly was held in 11 clinics in Spain between May and June 2020, followed 46 women being treated with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Coronavirus: mRNA vaccines do not harm male fertility - study
Though the vaccine doesn't harm male fertility, the virus itself does.
