In its simplest terms, in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is the surgical implantation of a fertilized egg into the uterus. It is one of the most common forms of surgical infertility treatment. Before the fertilization...

Coping with infertility and IVF treatment can be very stressful. This article offers a practical look at hints and advice that can help couples get through this challenging time.  People dealing with infertility issues often feel...

Multiple pregnancies are those that involve more than one fetus. Twins are the most common type although all multiple pregnancies, including triplets and quadruplets, are on the rise. This increase is connected to the...

HSS is short for Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. This is a potentially harmful condition that can be caused by some of the drugs used during IVF treatment. Women trying to get pregnant through IVF should be...

IVF: The Basics If you have been unsuccessful in trying to get pregnant, your dream of conceiving a child may seem illusive. However, with the advent of in vitro fertilization (IVF), hope now abounds. IVF treats several...

Clare and Gareth have been trying to have a baby for eight years. Now, the couple is taking legal action against an IVF clinic based in Wales which lost two of their embryos. Staff at IVF...

Pre-implantation diagnosis or PGD is procedure that is often offered to couples undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization). PGD serves to screen embryos for a whole slew of genetic disorders and diseases to ensure you'll have a...

If you are considering having your infertility medically treated, then you have likely heard about In Vitro Fertilization, or IVF. First honed in England in the 1970s, IVF is now the primary option for...