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fromIndependent
4 days ago

'It's a huge amount of money': Modern fertility medicine is a miracle - but it's also a booming business

Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, technological advancement of reproductive medicine has enabled millions to have children, marking a significant milestone in medical history.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

Behind Commercial Surrogacy and Its Regulations in California | KQED

Commercial surrogacy offers hope for couples unable to conceive, but recent investigations raise concerns about regulations and the rights of surrogates.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why these women break the law to sell their eggs for IVF

Women in India are illegally selling eggs, undergoing repeated hormone stimulation and surgical retrievals to survive and supply a for-profit fertility market.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

A small share of screened men donate sperm, yet a few donors can father unusually large numbers of children across many countries.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 months ago

Intention, creativity, & hope: LGBTQ+ family-building trends to watch in 2026 - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ people increasingly demand affirming, culturally competent fertility, surrogacy, adoption, and foster-care providers, prompting new certifications and higher expectations in 2026.
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