Medical data suggests that 15% of couples in the United States experience infertility. Many turn to assisted reproductive technology (ART) to try to conceive a child. A recent study says those who undergo ART should be evaluated for mental and emotional distress as...
One of many false assumptions regarding infertility is that the problem usually lies with the woman. But medical experts say difficulties conceiving are shared equally by men and women, and there’s usually more than one cause, such as various medical conditions...
Thousands of Minnesota couples experiencing fertility challenges have undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF) (fertilization of an egg outside the womb) to have children. IVF often produces more embryos than couples can use. Surplus embryos can be stored for future...
Remarkable progress has been made over the past few decades in assisted reproductive technology (ART), helping Minnesotans with fertility issues conceive a child. Several ART options exist, but in vitro fertilization (IVF) remains the most popular method by far. Much...
Many Minnesota couples face obstacles when trying to have children and turn to surrogates. For some, other types of assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) (fertilization of an egg outside the womb using their own sperm and egg), are not...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one out of five couples have trouble conceiving after one year of trying. Many turn to assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), due to fertility problems. A...
Many Minnesota couples or individuals who have tried to have a baby for an extended period may wonder when they should see a fertility doctor and seek treatment. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) has the following recommendations: If you’re under...
Much progress has been made over the past decade in protecting the rights of gay and lesbian couples. While same-sex marriage is protected by federal law (thus far), having children can be more complicated as many states do not give same-sex parents the same rights as...
Assisted reproduction methods, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), are complicated procedures for Minnesota couples with fertility issues. Many turn to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) after years of struggling to build their own family naturally without...
Your lifelong friend or a beloved family member has struggled to get pregnant. Or maybe you’re close to a gay friend or couple that wants to start a family. The bottom line is that you want to help by offering to become their surrogate, but you’re unsure how to...