IVF

AI in sperm selection: Changing the future of IVF

The next major advance in IVF may come from learning how to extract information that has been sitting under the microscope all along

Prof. Zeev Shoham, M.D.
Prof. Natan T. Shaked of the School of Biomedical Engineering

New Tel Aviv University imaging method could improve IVF sperm selection

Illustrative image of Invitro therapy.

One woman's fight for genetic testing led to an Israeli national policy shift - opinion

In vitro fertilization.

Trump’s big bet on IVF Israeli FemTech is set to cash in - opinion


‘It was not the end’: Family of killed hostage explain decision to harvest son’s sperm

After Yotam Haim was mistakenly killed alongside two other hostages, his sperm was harvested. Now, the family waits court permission to have Haim's child.

 Iris Haim and her son, Yotam.

Birth parents of baby conceived in IVF treatment appeal court's decision

The ruling determined that Sofia’s parents are those genetically related to her and not those who birthed and raised her.

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Comptroller: Health Min. did not ensure IVF unit problems were fixed prior to embryo swap incident

Health Ministry reviews in 2018 and 2019 found significant issues in the IVF units, some of which were "significant and related to the quality and safety of care."

 Matanyahu Englman - The State Comptroller of Israel, Local Government Conference 2024

Israel bans ova imports from northern Cyprus

Officials came to the conclusion that it was not possible to certify the quality and adequacy of the ova or verify the process of ova donation in Cyprus.

  It is important to carefully read the ingredient lists of the care products. A pregnant woman wrapped in a towel and holding cream.

The problems with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Jewish law

This method is time-consuming and expensive, but it is also an incredible method to prevent conception with eggs that have evidence of genetic abnormality.

 A petri dish is seen following an embryo transfer surgery at the Beijing Perfect Family Hospital, in Beijing, China April 6, 2023

Kentucky judge dismisses Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging state abortion ban

Plaintiffs Lisa Sobel, Jessica Kalb and Sarah Baron argued in their lawsuit, filed in 2022, that Kentucky’s abortion law created obstacles to in-vitro fertilization.

 Jewish Democratic Council of America activists join the Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice outside the U.S. Capitol

Is destroying frozen embryos permitted in Jewish law?

Halacha only allows for abortion for therapeutic reasons, with decisors greatly divided over the scope of justifying rationales.

 AN EMBRYOLOGIST holds a dish with human embryos at an IVF clinic.

Don't wait till 38: Freezing your eggs late is not as simple or successful

After reaching their mid-30s, female fertility demonstrates a notable decline as age progresses, eventually resulting in age-related infertility.

  It is important to carefully read the ingredient lists of the care products. A pregnant woman wrapped in a towel and holding cream.

Health Ministry closes clinic for defective IVF treatment

New evidence and findings observed in the case of hemophilia-infected eggs led the Health Ministry to make a decision to immediately close the clinic: "clear and immediate harm to public health."

Illustrative image of Invitro therapy.

Navigating reproductive health in Israel is no easy feat

People with infertility issues may be unaware of Israel’s vast resources

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