Men have a biological clock too. Here’s what’s more likely when dads are over 50:

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New research shows that more than half of women who have IVF overestimate their chance of having a baby after one treatment cycle and wish that they had been given more realistic information about IVF and the likelihood of success.

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New research from a global collaboration between clinics shows that embryos with a mix of normal and abnormal cells - called mosaic embryos- can develop into healthy babies.

It’s a fact women’s fertility declines as they age. But the common description of fertility decline after age 35 as a “cliff” is more anxiety-provoking than factual. If you want children, it’s important to understand the biology of fertility. This can help those who have a choice about timing to decide when to start trying for a baby. And for those who don’t have a choice about timing, knowing what the options are can help make the best possible decisions.

For the first time, IVF clinics in Australia and New Zealand have reported data about the scale and range of male fertility problems in couples who have IVF.