Surrogacy's painful path to parenthood
Julia Medew Commercial surrogacy is illegal in Australia, leading hundreds of people each year to pay women overseas amid difficult decisions and sometimes tragic outcomes.
US eggs shipped to Australian women
Julia Medew In a new deal that will provide hope to thousands of infertile women, Australians can pay to have eggs imported from American women.
No more menopause? Science beats fertility clock
Julia Medew Melbourne doctors have learnt how to preserve a woman's fertility indefinitely, possibly helping avoid menopause altogether.
Cutback
IVF cuts result in 1500 fewer babies
Julia Medew Thousands of Australians missed out on assisted reproductive treatment since the federal government changed funding.
IVF breakthrough on genetic disease
Julia Medew Female carriers of a debilitating group of genetic diseases could soon be able to have healthy babies — using DNA donated by other people.
