Obstetrics & gynaecology

Lithuanian leader vetoes strict IVF law

Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite on Monday vetoed strict legislation on in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), saying the proposed law favoured by the influential Catholic Church ignores modern medicine.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

IVF, often cited for high twin birth rate, could reduce it

The twin birth rate in the U.S. has surged over the last 30 years, mostly because of reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization. Though it's partly the cause, IVF could also be the most promising solution ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Black women have worse IVF outcomes versus white women

(HealthDay)—Black women have worse in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes than white women, according to a review published in the February issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Lifestyle factors play role in IVF success

West Australian couples wanting to increase their chances of falling pregnant through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) should consider quitting smoking, drink alcohol moderately and have a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, according ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Findings suggest increased number of IVF cycles can be beneficial

Although in vitro fertilization (IVF) is often limited to 3 or 4 treatment cycles, new research shows the effectiveness of extending the number of IVF cycles beyond this number, according to a study in the December 22/29 ...

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