Fertility and Reproduction

'Three-parent IVF' could combat genetic disease

Thousands of people could benefit from a funding boost for research into defective mitochondria – but there are ethical questions, Channel 4 News hears.

‘Three-parent baby’ born: world’s first child with two biological mothers and one biological father

“Why aren’t you pregnant yet?” – the questions infertile women dread

A look inside the Czech Republic's booming fertility holiday industry

Abortion guidance ignores gender complexity, says BMA

Adoption

Details of the adoption process. By Dr Marcus.

Adoption facts and figures

Adoption UK's view on some key issues

Here are Adoption UK’s positions on several key issues in the adoption field.

Are you worried about your fertility? Young people share their stories

Artificial eggs from stem cells marks fertility breakthrough

British couples flying to US for banned baby sex selection

Dozens of couples are flying to the US every year to choose the sex of their babies, a practice banned in Britain in 2009. By Stephen Adams.

British public: legalise paid surrogacy 

Challenge to landmark ruling on sex offender's right to IVF (poll)

Should a woman be allowed to undergo IVF, if her partner has been convicted of a sexual offence?

Columnist questions NHS funding IVF for over-40s

Common fertility myths

There are lots of myths and misinformation about infertility and its causes. Here’s the low-down on what’s true and what’s not.

Distribution of different fertility treatments by patient age (2014)

Do you think it should be legal or not legal to pay a woman to be a surrogate?

Does IVF cut birth defect risk in babies with older mothers?

Ethical committee finds IVF by three parents morally justified

A report from an influential think tank could help clear the way to IVF babies being born with DNA from three different people. By Sarah O'Meara.

Feelings after pregnancy loss