Fertility Issues

Supreme Court referred the validity of a two-child disqualification provision under Maharashtra law to a larger bench, saying such laws raise concerns over reproductive autonomy under Article 21

Why falling fertility rates are making the South incentivise more births

Currently, 250K IVF cycles performed annually; may rise to 400K by 2030

Executives say move unlikely to affect prices of IVF procedures

The drug regulator has directed manufacturers and distributors to supply IVF media and reagents only to registered ART clinics, strengthening oversight of assisted reproductive technologies

Declining birth rates have not guaranteed widespread improvements in living standards

Centre mandates periodic renewal of registrations for ART and surrogacy clinics to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and boost patient confidence

From cash incentives to calls for national duty, governments deployed every tool to boost births, but declining fertility proved far harder to reverse than expected

They are the most recent efforts to explain the sweeping fertility rate decline in the United States and other countries over the past 20 years

Southern states largely see stable or marginally higher fertility levels, while northern and northeastern states record declines, indicating demographic convergence

India's widening fertility divide is set to influence politics, labour markets and economic growth

This measure comes at a time when the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement enthusiasts have raised concerns about the birth rate hitting record lows in US in recent years

A growing number of young women are experiencing hormonal imbalance and fertility-related issues much earlier than previously seen, with experts attributing the trend to a combination of biological shifts and modern lifestyle factors. Doctors say there is a noticeable change in clinical patterns, with conditions once common in women in their late 30s now increasingly being diagnosed in those in their 20s. "There is a clear and concerning shift in women's health today, where issues related to hormonal imbalance and fertility are appearing much earlier than we traditionally observed," Priti Arora Dhamija, senior consultant and lead IVF, gynaecology at the Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, said. She noted that one contributing factor is the earlier onset of puberty. "One of the key reasons is the earlier onset of puberty with many girls now attain menarche as early as 8-9 years, which can lead to a relatively earlier decline in ovarian reserve," she said. Studies ...

As cancer treatments improve survival, experts stress early fertility discussions and preservation options so patients can make informed choices about life after treatment

As more couples in India turn to assisted reproduction to build families, the country's leading fertility and embryology bodies have flagged a test marketed as a way to assess the genetic health of embryos without touching or biopsying them, saying it should not be used for routine clinical use due to high rates of misdiagnosis. The technique referred to is non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing (niPGT), also called non-invasive chromosomal screening (NICS). In a first-of-its-kind patient-focused initiative, the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), the Indian Fertility Society (IFS), and the Academy of Clinical Embryologists (ACE) jointly evaluated niPGT to determine whether it is truly ready for clinical use. The exercise was led by scientist Dr Deepak Modi at the Indian Council of Medical Research-?National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH). After a detailed review of global evidence, the experts concluded that niPGT is not ye

From age-related decline to pollution, stress and medical treatments, experts explain why sperm freezing is becoming an increasingly sensible choice for modern men

From who should consider it to how long embryos last, experts break down everything couples need to know about embryo freezing, a rising option for those planning pregnancy later in life

As awareness grows, egg-freezing is becoming an empowering choice for many women. From ideal age windows to the medical steps and risks, here's what you should know.

As International Men's Day emphasises men's wellbeing, fertility experts urge caution, warning that tainted or overused supplements may shut down natural hormones and impact sperm production.

A three-week trial revealed that eating ultra-processed foods changes hormone levels and reduces sperm motility, affecting both reproductive and metabolic health in men