Fertility

Israel enters new demographic era as population growth dips under 1% - study

The study revealed that the main factors for this decrease were a negative net migration rate, a stagnation in birth rates, and an expected increase in the absolute number of deaths in 2025. 

The art market on Nachalat Binyamin street in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2025.
New studies reveal a surprising link between sperm quality and heart disease, metabolic syndrome and even early mortality

The silent inflammation that harms male fertility – and the signs you're missing

The four species market in Bnei Brak

Is citron jam really good for fertility? A dietitian reveals

Prof Josef Hanna demonstrates the process he and his team of scientists used to develop models of early-stage human embryos without using an egg, sperm or womb, offering a glimpse into the first weeks of embryonic development, in a laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel S

The future of human fertility? Scientists create human eggs using skin cells


GoStork launches Fertility Clinic Marketplace to help with pregnancy

Israeli start-up, GoStark, has developed a fertility clinic marketplace platform to help those who want to get pregnant.

 Pregnant woman (illustrative)

Groups launched to help Jewish couples with IVF face uncertain landscape after Roe reversal

Animated by concerns about fertility, Israel will pay for any infertile couple to have two children through IVF, no matter how many rounds it takes. In the US, it can cost about $20,000 per round.

 Women protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv against the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US, June 28, 2022.

At what temperature is male fertility damaged?

This summer is going to be very hot and it should concern us for several reasons. One concern is the disturbing damage to male fertility.

Sperm (illustrative)

Lab-generated sperm created at Israeli university

Researchers at Ben-Gurion Univeristy built a 3D model and tested it on young mice. After 5-7 weeks, sperm cells in the process of developing were discovered.

Sperm (illustrative)

How do women use their eggs years after freezing them?

Israeli researchers found that many women didn’t use their eggs, and only a few eventually managed to get pregnant. Here's a short guide about the procedure.

Egg freezing process (illustrative)

In fertility breakthrough, Israeli scientists reverse aging process in human eggs

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say anti-viral drugs lead to older eggs behaving "like they are in their 20s."

 	Development of human embryo at five stages. Contributors: Science Museum, London.

On maternity leave and feeling isolated? Here is your solution

The culture and media don't create a space for postpartum mothers to acknowledge their struggles. A postpartum doula weighs in and gives advice.

 The Young Mother (Mother Berthe holding her baby) by Mary Cassatt.

Israeli father creates platform to help couples navigate fertility treatments

The platform includes explanations about different processes and a tool to help couples compare the costs and other details from different clinics.

‘TO BE a parent in Israel is almost obligatory’: Israel’s national health insurance system offers one of the world’s most generous fertility packages.

What about the emotional wellbeing of Israel's fertility challenged women?

Meet the Keren Gefen Center, the sole Jerusalem-based organization providing emotional and wellness support to fertility challenged women in Israel.

 Dr. Rhonda Adessky, clinical director, leading a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mind/Body Fertility Workshop at the Gefen Center, German Colony, Jerusalem.

This chemical could be stopping you from getting pregnant. What is it?

 Young family in pregnancy planning concept with ovulation calendar