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Inspired by techniques that astrophysicists use to find new galaxies, Columbia Fertility is using AI and advanced imaging to recover rare sperm cells from infertile men and help them become fathers.
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Human embryos often fail to cope with high levels of replication stress early in development. Their failure not only impairs fertility treatment but may have long-ranging impacts on our health.
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Frequent blood draws are a dreaded part of IVF. At Columbia’s fertility center, blood can now be drawn painlessly at home, thanks to an innovative laboratory test developed by center staff.
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Columbia OB/GYN Ryalynn Morgan Carter, MD, discusses the FDA-approved oral contraception that will be available without a prescription.
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Latest News
- July 11, 2023
As Columbia University Fertility Center celebrates its 40th anniversary, look back at how fertility treatment has evolved during that time.
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- August 17, 2022
A prenatal test developed by Columbia University researchers can determine if a fetus or embryo has the right number of chromosomes at a fraction of the time, cost of other genetic tests.
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- July 19, 2022
Spontaneous errors in the earliest phase of cell division may explain why so many human embryos fail to develop normally, according to research from Columbia University.
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- March 1, 2022
Columbia University Fertility Center has expanded into Westchester County and opened a new clinic in White Plains, New York.
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- March 1, 2022
For women in their 30s and 40s, being in great shape doesn’t mean their biological clock has also stayed youthful.
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- October 7, 2021
If you know 10 women, you know someone with endometriosis. Columbia's Arnold Advincula, MD, an expert in endometriosis treatment, explains the signs and symptoms and how the condition is treated.
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- February 5, 2021
Pregnant women face greater risks to their health from COVID-19 than the general population and should be offered a vaccine if eligible, say experts at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian.
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- April 18, 2017
Sexual reproduction may have never evolved if organisms hadn’t developed a way to restrain the immune system during fertilization, according to a new CUMC study.
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- June 4, 2014
Psychological stress is harmful to sperm quality, affecting its concentration, appearance, and ability to fertilize an egg.
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