Infertility

The silent inflammation that harms male fertility – and the signs you're missing

New studies reveal a surprising link between sperm quality and heart disease, metabolic syndrome and even early mortality – and a Mediterranean diet can change the picture in just three months.

New studies reveal a surprising link between sperm quality and heart disease, metabolic syndrome and even early mortality
Prof Josef Hanna demonstrates the process he and his team of scientists used to develop models of early-stage human embryos without using an egg, sperm or womb, offering a glimpse into the first weeks of embryonic development, in a laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel S

The future of human fertility? Scientists create human eggs using skin cells

 Sperm.

Forget the egg and spoon! Los Angeles prepares for first ever sperm racing competition

 Baby (Illustrative)

Navigating reproductive health in Israel is no easy feat


Jewish fertility group is helping Alabama clients after state’s explosive ‘fetal personhood' ruling

The Jewish Fertility Foundation is funding out-of-state treatments for some Alabama clients after the ruling last month largely halted in-vitro fertilization.

Illustrative image of Invitro therapy.

Single, Israeli lesbians become main sperm donation recipients

Once a secret, taboo process for couples struggling with infertility, sperm donation has become an openly discussed and accepted means for many women and non-traditional families.

A medical professional works with a Petri dish in a lab. (Illustration)

Jewish holiday guide to friends, family of childless people - opinion

Holidays are a difficult time for all those living with childlessness and infertility. Imagine how much more difficult it may be within the Jewish community.

 A FESTIVELY-SET table: If you are having someone over on the holidays who is childless, treat them like everyone else. Don’t offer extra advice, tips, questions, or mercy; just a friendly welcome, says the writer.

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.

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

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)

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.

Doctors discover possible hormone-free endometriosis treatment - study

The antibiotic designed to combat Fusobacterium was found to be an effective reducing agent for endometrial lesions. 

Localisation of endometriosis, illustrative.

The reproductive system of naked mole rats could help human fertility - study

Unlike humans and other mammals that become less fertile with age, naked mole rats never stop having babies.

A naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber) female

New Israeli TV series with all-star cast looks at surrogacy

It is well done, if somewhat soapy, as it tells the story of a Tel Aviv couple with fertility issues who hire a surrogate to carry their child, and shows how this process affects everyone involved.

 ROTEM SELA with Yehuda Levi in ‘A Body That Works.’

A Mediterranean diet could boost fertility in both women and men

Modifying preconception nutrition to better adhere to food-based dietary guidelines is a non-invasive and potentially effective means for improving fertility outcomes.

 Pregnant couple (Illustrative).