Gameto has announced the world’s first live birth using Fertilo, a new technology that matures eggs outside the body. The birth, which took place at Santa Isabel Clinic in Lima, Peru, represents a significant advancement in fertility treatment by eliminating approximately 80% of hormone injections typically required in conventional IVF. “We are delighted to celebrate the world’s first live birth conceived using…
Lushi, a new startup aimed at transforming the fertility care experience, recently launched with $5 million in funding. The company, founded by former PR executive Jessica Schaefer, introduces its platform with a suite of services designed to make fertility preservation more accessible and less intimidating for women. Schaefer’s personal experience with egg freezing inspired the creation of Lushi. “The process was incredibly…
Ultrahuman has announced the launch of its Cycle & Ovulation PowerPlug, a new fertility tracking feature available at no cost to Ring AIR users. The technology integrates multiple biomarkers including skin temperature, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability to track ovulation. “Most fertility tracking today is either inconvenient, expensive, or both. Women often have to use two apps, pay for two…
A new fertility treatment is showing encouraging results for couples struggling to conceive. Femasys has published results from its clinical trial of FemaSeed, a new approach to artificial insemination, in the Journal of Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine. “We are grateful for the renowned investigators from leading academic medical centers and private practices that participated in this landmark trial,” stated Kathy Lee-Sepsick, CEO…
Astorg, a pan-European private equity firm, has announced the completion of two simultaneous transactions: the take-private acquisition of Hamilton Thorne and the purchase of Cook Medical‘s Reproductive Health business (Cook Medical RH). Following these transactions, Hamilton Thorne has been delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange. The combined entity will serve customers in over 115 countries, providing fertility clinics and IVF laboratories with…
Stork Club, a reproductive health enterprise benefits provider, has introduced Condition-Based Care Pathways, a new program that creates personalized care plans based on members’ reproductive goals, medical conditions, and chronic health needs. The program, available through Stork Club’s digital platform, aims to improve clinical outcomes while reducing healthcare costs for employers and employees. The new system addresses over 40 health conditions that…
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Alife Health has announced a partnership with US Fertility to pilot Embryo Assist, an AI-powered software tool designed to enhance embryo cataloging and laboratory operations. US Fertility, the largest partnership of physician-owned fertility practices in the US, performs over 50,000 IVF retrieval cycles annually. The Embryo Assist software integrates with laboratory microscopes to streamline embryo image capture and data collection. The cloud-based…
