Posthumous reproduction, creating genetic offspring after the death of an intended parent, raises complex social, ethical and legal issues.
‘The Kids Are All Right’ – Study Shows Children Born through Egg Donation, Sperm Donation, and/or Surrogacy Grow Up Just Fine
A 20-year study finds that children born via egg donation, sperm donation, and/or surrogacy grow up just fine, overturning long-held assumptions that children born via assisted reproductive technology (ART) are [...]
Still a lot of hurdles’: For LGBTQ+ couples, the path to in vitro fertilization is harder by Bailey Schulz
USA Today, June 13, 2023 ‘Still a lot of hurdles’: For LGBTQ+ couples, the path to in vitro fertilization is harder by Bailey Schulz
California Poised to Pass a Bill Mandating IVF Insurance for Large-Group Health Plans
If passed into law, SB 729 would redefine infertility and require health plans to cover assisted reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization (IVF), sperm testing/deposits, cryopreservation, egg retrievals, and [...]
Genetic Bereavement: Managing Loss When Infertility Leaves You Unable to Carry a Genetic Child
Genetic bereavement, the loss of being able to carry a genetic child, can be all consuming and managing that grief is essential. Worldwide, 17.5% of adults are affected by infertility, according to the World Health [...]
Key Factors to Consider When Selecting an Egg or Sperm Donor
There are several key factors to consider when choosing an egg or sperm donor to build your family through assisted reproductive technology. As technology has evolved and family dynamics and demographics have changed, the use [...]