Indian scientists have protested about claims made at a local science conference that rubbish the work of some of the world's greatest physicists and suggest modern breakthroughs such as in-vitro fertilization were in fact invented in ancient India. In a lecture at the Indian Science ...
In vitro fertilization treatments The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology reported in September that the number of in vitro fertilization treatments are on the rise. 5%: Percentage of babies born through in vitro fertilization treatment in Japan in 2015. 424,151: Number of in vitro fertilization ...
Number of in vitro fertilizations hits record 393,745 in Japan in 2014
A record 393,745 in vitro fertilizations were performed in Japan in 2014, resulting in 47,322 births, also an all-time high, a recent tally showed. The results mean one baby was born through IVF treatment for every 21 newborn infants, given that roughly 1 million babies ...
China's retro in vitro rules spark debate
In China, where tradional family values still rein supreme, unmarried women are not permitted to undergo in vitro fertilization. But voices for change are growing louder.
Two women with ovarian problems have produced fertile eggs through in vitro fertilization using sperm from their husbands and eggs from anonymous donors.
The true cost of fertility treatment in Japan
An increasing number of couples nationwide are relying on fertility treatments to conceive without adequately understanding the financial, physical and emotional toll such therapy takes on participants.
'Trying to conceive through science is a roller-coaster ride'
When Maiko Okada visited a fertility clinic in Tokyo for the first time five years ago, she was totally unprepared for the roller-coaster ride of emotions she would subsequently experience. "I visited the clinic casually to see if I had any problems getting pregnant," Okada, ...
Common-law pairs OK'd for in vitro births
The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology will officially approve in vitro fertilization for people in common-law marriages, relaxing a voluntary curb.
If things go smoothly, a Kobe-based private network will begin in vitro fertilization with ova from donors by yearend. Some legal problems are expected.
