Miscarriages may be more likely to occur with slow developing embryos
Using vaginal ultrasound scans to build detailed 3D images that show an embryo’s growth could predict which pregnancies are most likely to end in miscarriage Embryos may develop more slowly in certain pregnancies that end in miscarriage, according to a study that uses virtual reality to visualise them using vaginal ultrasound scans.
What happens when sperm and egg donors lose the right to anonymity?
In the UK and New Zealand, people conceived using donated sperm, eggs or embryos who turn 18 this year will be able to learn the identity of their donors – but it is unclear how many will want to Dozens of people conceived using a donated egg, sperm or embryo in the UK will receive an unusual birthday present when they turn 18 this year, as they gain the right to learn the identity of their previously anonymous donor.