Egg retrieval is a key step in IVF, in which a fertility doctor collects mature eggs for fertilisation. This blog explains ...

IVF cycles involve fertilising an egg outside the body and transferring the resulting embryo to the uterus. From ovarian stimulation to fertilisation and transfer, understanding the IVF journey week ...

Former Made In Chelsea star, Louise Thompson, told fans she wants another baby this year despite the traumatic birth of her ...

Louise Thompson has shared an update on her IVF journey as she detailed her plans for surrogacy and opened up about ...

Louise Thompson has said she is freezing her eggs whilst she and her partner Ryan Libbey work on their mental health before trying for another baby with a surrogate.

Women in India were told they couldn't be paid for their eggs. The result: a black market for eggs from women in need of ...

ChatGPT was extremely helpful during my first IVF cycle. It helped me make sense of all the acronyms and understand the timeline, and I was able to ask for advice along the way. I always made sure to ...

Human eggs have been "rejuvenated" for the first time, an advance scientists say could revolutionise IVF success rates for older couples. Although the findings need to be confirmed in more extensive ...

Related: Pioneering IVF technique shown which created eight healthy babies Scientists have "rejuvenated" human eggs in vitro for the first time, a breakthrough that could significantly improve IVF ...

The start of a reproductive revolution? A novel technique to “rejuvenate” human eggs may dramatically improve IVF success rates in older women, scientists say. “We have been able to achieve the first ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...