When a couple decides to pursue IVF, there is the question of what to do with any leftover embryos. Nearly every fertility clinic in the U.S. requires a contract to be signed by both partners; in it,
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IVF-related medical technology has improved rapidly over the past decade; new innovations are constantly offering the industry more options for infertility treatment. Better pharmacological efficacy,
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Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a new type of culture device that rocks the embryos, simulating the movement an embryo would experience in the womb. The culture fluid swirls
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Couples who undergo IVF treatment sign contracts that determine the ultimate fate of their embryos. Key to these agreements are specifications regarding which partner gets the embryos in the case of divorce, or death, or other stipulated medical condition. And while most clinics discuss the couples' options for embryo disposition in the event
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Couples who decide not to implant embryos often face a difficult choice—and limited options. For years, scientists, ethicists, politicians, and religious groups have held
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As IVF and other ART procedures become more efficient and effective, more and more patients have the option to freeze their extra embryos. Women with good ovarian reserve are typically very responsive
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