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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

Infertility myths busted IVF, stress, supplements & sperm health explained

Is infertility only a woman’s issue? Do stress, supplements, or sex positions improve fertility? In this episode of our fact-check series, we debunk the most common myths about infertility, IVF

Infertility is not just her problem: Experts bust common myths for couples

From sperm count and irregular periods to IVF and birth control pills, fertility doctors explain the misconceptions that add stigma, delay treatment, and fuel anxiety for couples trying to conceive

Pluro secures ₹125 crore Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners

The company raised the funds at a valuation of Rs 1,000 crore, which will help it expand its network of fertility specialists, invest in technology, and deepen clinical capabilities

IVF chains in India turn to AI to cut costs and boost success rates

Indian IVF providers are deploying AI for embryo and sperm selection to improve precision, reduce costs, and widen fertility access amid growing demand for reproductive care

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

Egg-freezing sees demand surge across cities as infertility rises

Rising infertility, delayed motherhood and increased awareness are driving demand for egg freezing across India, with clinics reporting a surge in inquiries from urban women

On World IVF Day 2025, science and support reshape fertility journeys

As infertility rates climb and fertility rates fall, IVF and embryologists continue to offer millions the promise of parenthood

Three-parent IVF brings hope: Eight healthy babies born in the UK

The breakthrough could prevent inherited diseases, but raises ethical concerns around access and genetic enhancement

Indira IVF refiles draft IPO via confidential route; Gaudium to follow

Fertility services provider Indira IVF Hospital Ltd has confidentially filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a public announcement on Wednesday. The development comes amidst growing investor interest in the Indian assisted reproductive technology (ART) sector, buoyed by increasing awareness, expanding market size, and favourable demographics. In a public announcement, Indira IVF stated that it has submitted "the pre-filed draft red herring prospectus with Sebi and the stock exchanges... in relation to the proposed initial public offering of its equity shares on the main board of the stock exchanges." The confidential pre-filing route allows the company to withhold public disclosure of details under the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). Further, pre-filing DRHP does not guarantee the company will go ahead with the initial public offering (IPO). Meanwhile, market sources said Gaudium IVF and Women Healt

IVF players on expansion mode in smaller towns as fertility rates go down

With India's fertility rate below replacement level, major IVF providers are moving into Tier 2 and 3 cities to meet rising demand and boost access to fertility services

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

IVF After 40: Miracle or Myth? Doctors bust common fertility myths

Can IVF help you get pregnant at 40 or beyond? Is it really a shortcut to motherhood?

Indira IVF Hospital scraps IPO plan, withdraws draft papers with Sebi

Fertility clinic chain Indira IVF Hospital has withdrawn its draft IPO papers, which were filed through the confidential route, an update with markets regulator Sebi showed on Tuesday. The confidential pre-filing route allows the company to withhold public disclosure of details under the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). Further, pre-filing DRHP does not guarantee the company will go ahead with the initial public offering (IPO). The preliminary IPO papers were received by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on February 13, however, "draft offer document (was) withdrawn on March 19, 2025" by the company without disclosing any reasons. Last week, PhysicsWallah joined the league of a handful of companies that took confidential filing routes for its IPO. In 2024, food delivery giant Swiggy and supermart major Vishal Mega Mart successfully floated their respective initial share sales after making confidential filings. Before this, online hotel aggregator OYO took the .

Indira IVF expands with launch of MatCare Maternity & Child Hospital

This expansion further enhances Indira IVF's core reproductive care offerings, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality, integrated services that fully address diverse needs of families

Trump orders study on IVF expansion, urges 'radical transparency' in govt

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilisation and issued a presidential memorandum calling for radical transparency requirements from the government, which he suggested could reduce wasteful spending. On the campaign trail, Trump called for universal coverage of IVF treatment after his Supreme Court nominees helped to overturn Roe v. Wade, leading to a wave of restrictions in Republican-led states, including some that have threatened access to IVF by trying to define life as beginning at conception. Trump, who was at his Florida residence and club, Mar-a-Lago, on Tuesday, also signed another executive order as well as a presidential memorandum. The second executive order outlined the oversight functions of the Office of Management and Budget, while the memo requires the government to detail the waste, fraud and abuse that's found as the Department of Government Efficiency, overseen by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, ...

Trump signs executive order to expand access to IVF, focus on cutting cost

The Order directs policy recommendations to protect IVF access and aggressively reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs for such treatments

Birla Fertility & IVF targets global expansion, doubling India centres

This move aligns with the company's aggressive domestic expansion, where it plans to double its centres across India from the current 50 to 100, backed by an investment of Rs 500 crore

No travel reimbursement for US troops seeking abortion, fertility treatment

The Defence Department will no longer reimburse service members for travel out of state to get reproductive health care, including abortions and fertility treatments, according to a new memo. The directive signed this week eliminates a rarely used Biden administration policy enacted in October 2022, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and more states began to impose increased abortion restrictions. Signed on Wednesday by Jeffrey Register, the director of the Pentagon's human resources department, the memo simply shows red lines crossing out the previous regulation and offers no other guidance. Asked if service members would still be allowed time off to travel at their own expense, the department had no immediate answer. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the policy change shameful. Our service members go wherever they need to in order to bravely serve our country and because President Trump's extremist Supreme Court

Planning a baby? Finfluencer Neha Nagar suggests a 'financial check'

Some viewers argued finfluencer Neha Nagar's estimates were reflective of an upper-middle-class urban lifestyle, making them unrealistic for the average Indian household