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Glamour

I Lost My Fertility at 26

After donating my eggs to two couples who couldn’t conceive on their own, I was diagnosed with endometriosis—and told I probably couldn’t have kids of my own.
The Telegraph

Older women being exploited by IVF clinics

An interview with Sally Cheshire, the Chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).
Glamour

Why Aren’t Men Talking About Fertility?

Men account for half of the fertility equation. So why is it that the burden of learning about fertility, planning for pregnancy, and dealing with the emotion always seems to fall to women?
Refinery 29

The Best Fertility Podcasts For People Trying To Conceive

A review of podcasts discussing fertility issues.
The Guardian

Book Review: The Brink of Being by Julia Bueno

Our very own Katy Lindemann reviews The Brink of Being–we need to talk about miscarriage. A thoughtful study of pregnancy loss offers a candid discussion that few are prepared to have.
Vogue

The Fertility Diaries: Trying To Conceive After Cancer

A 36 year old woman with triple negative breast cancer shares her fertility story.
The Independent

Obese people unfairly denied IVF by cost-cutting NHS, says academic

Obese people are being unfairly denied IVF by NHS bureaucrats who see them as “easy targets” for refusal of the expensive treatment, Oxford University research has concluded.
The Telegraph

The dark side of fertility apps – could your boss see your personal data?

The rise of women's health apps means that if you're currently pregnant, you can use your phone to track every detail. But imagine how you’d feel if you weren’t the only one accessing this extremely personal information - but your employer was, too.
Refinery 29

So, Do I Need To Worry About My Fertility Or What?

If you're a woman who wants to have kids someday (but not right now), you'll more than likely have a growing distaste for the word 'fertility'.
CNN

Controversial ‘three-person’ IVF used to treat infertility

Using a controversial in vitro fertilization technique, doctors in Greece and Spain helped a previously infertile couple conceive and deliver a baby.
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