No one ever plans to struggle with infertility. But, for those having trouble conceiving, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor about next steps. That may include undergoing assisted reproductive ...

The process of ovulation, i.e. release of eggs from the ovary occurs every month in women, generally around two weeks prior to the start of their next menstrual period. It involves selection of one of ...

The female body’s ability to conceive and develop a baby has been eulogised as a miracle by many. It does seem to be miraculous that a sperm and egg can fuse together inside a person to finally come ...

Shedding some light on the still-mysterious process of fertilization, researchers have captured highly detailed images of what happens when sperm and egg first touch. Researcher Benjamin Ravaux and ...

Most parents have the souvenir of a scan of their child in the womb at 12 weeks. The must-have for IVF mums and dads these days, however, is a video and pictures right from the moment of conception.

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Re “When are the souls handed out?” Opinion, July 18 David Barash provides convincing scientific details that reveal there is no one moment of conception. Conception is a process. So maybe the ...