Fertility Issues

Should men freeze their sperm? Doctors explain the growing trend

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

Delaying parenthood? Here's what to know about embryo freezing options

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

Understanding egg-freezing: A smart option for delayed motherhood

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.

Do protein shakes affect male fertility? What experts want you to 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.

Ultra-processed foods linked to decline in male fertility, metabolic health

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

Nova IVF Fertility introduces AI into IVF labs for precise embryo selection

Nova IVF Fertility introduces AI-powered Vita Embryo across 120 clinics in India, improving IVF success rates and accuracy, in partnership with South Korea's Kai Health

What happens during an IVF cycle? Step-by-step guide to fertility treatment

As more couples turn to IVF for parenthood, understanding the step-by-step process, costs and success rates is key to navigating this complex journey

Luma Fertility raises $4 mn in seed funding led by Peak XV's Surge

Luma Fertility, a Mumbai-based fertility health-tech startup, raises $4 million in seed funding to expand its services in Mumbai and beyond, with participation from Ameera Shah and Vijay Taparia

India's Fertility Story: Total fertility rate falls below replacement level

India is now the world's most populous country, yet the number of births are falling-UNFPA warns the real crisis lies in barriers to reproductive choice, not rising or shrinking numbers

Alcohol consumption, vaping affect fertility in men and women: Experts

With the rising fertility problems among women, doctors say that tobacco, alcohol consumption and vaping are silently harming the reproductive health and raising chances of miscarriages. While smoking increases the risk of a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, it also causes DNA damage in sperm, which can lead to miscarriage and birth defects, they say. Fertility problems are rampant in women and also in men. They are not only affected due to age, stress or reproductive health problems, but also due to smoking, drinking and vaping, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharghar, consultant-obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Anuja Thomas told PTI. "These vices are often seen as personal choices, but they impact fertility as well. Many people believe that reducing or pausing these habits only when planning a pregnancy is enough," she said. However, it is necessary to completely avoid these vices as these substances can cause damage to the reproductive organs, hormones, and even the health of future .

IVF after 40: Can you still get pregnant? What fertility experts say

Fact-check Friday: Delaying motherhood? Experts bust common myths about IVF success after 40 and explain what really affects your chances of pregnancy

The India story: Population explosion or declining fertility rate?

India has become most populous nation. But with fertility rate slowing, there are concerns that it may grow old before getting rich. The second part of the series explores demographic challenges

Fertility rate in South decreasing, need population management: Naidu

Fertility rates in southern states have gone below the replacement rate, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday and stressed on the need for "population management". Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit here, the chief minister said there is a need to talk about population management and it's going to be an asset for India in the years to come. Naidu said he has been stressing that the silence on the subject should be broken and people should talk about population management. "People are asking what population management is. You are seeing all European countries, even Japan, even China. All countries are having an aging problem. Only India is having an advantage up to 2047," Naidu said. "Now South India's aging problem has started. Our fertility rate is 1.6. Generally, to maintain population, 2.1 fertility rate has to be maintained," he said, adding the population growth rate is at the borderline at present in the southern states and soon the population

Human fertility at risk: How everyday pollution affects reproductive health

Environmental pollutants in air, water, and soil, once secondary to genetics, are now major contributors to reproductive health issues in men and women

TFR in South India explained: Why are they worried about population growth?

Concerns over delimitation of Lok Sabha seats and a fall in fertility rates in South India have states revisiting family planning schemes

Why does the Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu want families to have more kids?

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu said that his government plans to legislate allowing only candidates with more than two children to contest local body elections

CK Birla group firm Birla Fertility & IVF to invest Rs 500 cr in 2-3 yrs

The USD 3-billion CK Birla group company Birla Fertility & IVF is looking to invest Rs 500 crore in the next 2-3 years as it seeks to capture a larger share in the domestic market, a company statement said on Thursday. Birla Fertility & IVF, which is the third largest fertility chain, plans to extend its presence in the southern region by establishing 10-12 new centres across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh within the next 12-24 months, the company said. "The group is viewing for a bigger share of the IVF market and plans to invest Rs 500 crore in next 2-3 years," it said. By investing heavily in infrastructure and leveraging its expertise, Birla Fertility & IVF intends to provide fertility solutions to a broader audience, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities, Avanti Birla, Chairman and Founder of Birla Fertility & IVF, said. Abhishek Aggrawal, Chief Business Officer at Birla Fertility & IVF, said that we have expanded across ...

Japan's births hit record low: Can a dating app change the trend?

Japan's fertility rate, the total number of births per woman in her lifetime, dropped from 1.26 to 1.20, far below the 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population

Efforts to improve people's lives have fallen short: S Korea's President

As part of a major policy push, Yoon also said a new government ministry would be created to address the country's record low birth rate and fast-ageing society

Education, wealth likely to explain fertility rates better than religion

Research also suggests that the role of religion may be more limited when compared to other factors