Education, job prospects, an ageing population, housing costs... The causes of Ireland’s falling birthrate are far from simple

Waiting times differ greatly between fertility hubs, suggesting chances of seeing a consultant depend on location, with this ‘postcode lottery’ being underlined by the presence of half of the hubs in the capital

Suspected causes can range from microplastic pollution to injuries and infections as well as anabolic steroid use. And, according to a fertility expert, some significant factors in the problem are smoking and vaping

Researchers set out to test whether the drug, which has a direct effect on the inner lining of the womb, can improve the embryo implantation process during fertility treatment

Groundbreaking research suggests that if women are exposed to air pollution before retrieving eggs during IVF, it reduces the odds of a live birth

Jemma Henry did specialist training, becoming a certified fertility and prenatal dietician. She wanted to use her skills and knowledge to help others going through IVF and other fertility treatments

“We’re sorry for your loss,” said the Government to 14,000 women and their partners who will face the grief of miscarriage this year.

The Coalition has delayed by a year a bill that aims to provide leave for the 14,000 women in Ireland who experience pregnancy loss each year and the one in six couples who face fertility issues

Less than one of four knew the total cost of one IVF cycle was just under €6,000

Leading fertility specialist is worried that the impact of age may not be fully understood

Niamh Holleran-McGing has written a moving memoir that charts the highs and lows of her fertility treatment and acknowledges the precious embryos not strong enough to hold on

Public funding for IVF in Ireland represents a promising step forward, opening new horizons for countless people hoping for a family, writes Helena Tubridy