In vitro fertilization (IVF) has become one of the most widely known and effective treatments for couples struggling with infertility. Since the birth of the first “test tube baby” in 1978, IVF has ...

In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a common fertility treatment. Here's what to know about the procedure. (Video production: Laura Bargfeld).

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Laura Terry dreamed of having kids — ...

At 34, Natalie, a doctor from Oregon, was struggling to build the family she longed for. At times, her sense of helplessness was overwhelming. "All my friends had kids; they were all having their baby ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sarah Coe Atkinson, IVF lab supervisor and senior embryologist, demonstrates a vitrified thaw of a frozen egg used in the process ...

IVF is akin to being a bride. Much like brides become obsessed with the world of weddings, I've become obsessed with the world of infertility. It's like a secret club, with acronyms -- 2ww, BFP, Beta, ...

Some fertility treatments, such as IVF, might increase the possibility of having twins due to multiple embryos being transferred or the spontaneous splitting of one embryo. But it’s much more likely ...

IVF is all-consuming, with a steep learning curve. I turned to AI to help make sense of it all. Amanda Smith Contributor Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, ...

Laura Terry dreamed of having kids — a family she could call her own. But there was one challenge: She wasn't interested in dating, marriage, or partnering up. So, she came up with an idea for an ...