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Rajkumar Rao and Patralekhaa announced her pregnancy this year

Patralekhaa, who had frozen her eggs three years ago, says natural pregnancy was easier: ‘Test kit showed me a negative result’; gynaecologist weighs in

September 08, 2025 12:31 pm

“Also, the blues that I had once my egg freezing was done,” said Patralekhaa

'Your ovaries can't see your face': Soha Ali Khan shares what a gynaecologist said when she contemplated freezing her eggs at 35

September 01, 2025 10:30 am

"I was 35 when we got married and I was aware of the biological clock...I think we didn't take it very seriously," confessed Soha Ali Khan

Japan often makes headlines in this area because of its particularly low birth and fertility rates.

What’s driving Japan’s population fall, with record decline of 900,000 people in 2024

August 11, 2025 12:10 pm

Japan and some of its East Asian neighbours frequently make headlines about population concerns, even as birth rates are now low in many countries. What makes their case unique?

China wants more children. But its people cannot afford them

August 05, 2025 4:14 pm

Despite government efforts to address population, including scrapping the draconian one child policy, the rising cost of childcare and education remains a hurdle

China fertility subsidy: A group of older residents plays cards near a baby in a stroller at a park in Miyun, a district in Beijing, Sept. 18, 2024.

China offers new subsidy to promote fertility, but money can only solve part of the problem. Here’s why

August 03, 2025 1:11 pm

China is far from the only nation battling fertility concerns. South Korea and Japan have some of the lowest birth rates globally, while Elon Musk has frequently sounded the alarm for the US. What underlies these numbers, and what has been done about it?

What gender gap lens reveals about declining fertility rate

June 27, 2025 12:34 pm

How is the falling fertility rate linked to India’s ranking in the Global Gender Gap Index? What are the factors that regulate reproductive freedom and choice?

This is what happens during an IUI fertility treatment

June 03, 2025 12:44 pm

On the IUI day -- which is usually a day after a day of abstinence -- the partner's semen is collected

Humans of Bombay CEO Karishma Mehta freezes her eggs at 32, says 'been meaning to do this for a while'

February 03, 2025 3:29 pm

The procedure is called oocyte cryopreservation and is said to be particularly advantageous for those who wish to delay parenthood

All you need to do is optimise your egg quality before the procedure with a few easy steps.

Egg-freezing: How to prepare your body and optimise egg quality

February 02, 2025 5:39 pm

Before the procedure, you need to follow a few easy steps.

Study suggests low oxygen in testes due to hiking, sleep apnoea, critical to declining fertility

January 25, 2025 6:00 pm

The review article, published in the journal Nature Reviews Urology, explored how exposure to low oxygen levels can impact sperm quality

Pharma stocks fall up to 5 per cent after Trump announces 100% tariffs

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US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical products starting October 1, causing a decline in pharma stocks. Sun Pharma, Biocon, Abbott India Ltd, Lupin, Cipla, Dr Reddy's, Aurobindo Pharma, and Zydus Lifesciences all saw a decrease in their stock values. Trump also announced tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, etc

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