IVF

• 8 babies born using 3-parent IVF method to prevent fatal genetic disease

  The procedure is currently illegal in Canada and the U.S., along with most other countries.

  Science

  Jul 17, 2025
  
• B.C.’s publicly funded IVF program starts accepting applications

  The initiative was announced last year and will pay up to $19,000 for one round of IVF for patients between the ages of 18 and 41.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2025
  
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• New app helps support patients looking to fill IVF treatment gaps

  As estimated one in six Canadian adults is impacted by infertility. In vitro fertilization is one option for people looking to start a family.

  Health

  Apr 23, 2025
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• This New Brunswick couple wants to have a baby. IVF costs make that challenging

  One New Brunswick couple is grappling with thousands of dollars in debt from an IVF treatment that was unsuccessful. But new provincial funding is giving them hope.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2025
• B.C. announces details on IVF funding program but some questions remain

  Fertility coach Laura Spencer told Global News that major details still need to be finalized, including which fertility clinics will be participating.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2025
• Woman sues Georgia IVF clinic after giving birth to another couple’s baby

  Krystena Murray chose a sperm donor with blond hair and blue eyes, similar to her own. When the baby was born a different skin colour, she knew something wasn't right.

  U.S. News

  Feb 19, 2025
• B.C. committed to funding 1 round of IVF treatment despite ‘radio silence’

  In a statement to Global News, the Ministry of Health said the total funding set aside in last year's budget is $68 million over two years, starting in fiscal year 2025-26.

  Health

  Jan 24, 2025
• ‘Not taking for us”: Alberta woman turns to selling toques for IVF help

  An Alberta woman is hoping her love for knitting and toques can help her and her husband grow their family by at least one more.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2024
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• IVF success drops nearly 40% with air pollution exposure: study

  The Australian study found that exposure to pollution before the retrieval of eggs during IVF can reduce the odds of achieving a live birth by almost 40 per cent.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2024
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• Alabama IVF clinic resumes treatments after law provides protection

  The new law, which took effect immediately upon signing, shields providers from prosecution and civil lawsuits “for the damage to or death of an embryo” during IVF services.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2024