Fertility treatments using donor sperm open the door for those who want to go it alone. We talk with two mothers who are delighted with their decision despite the challenges

It has been non-stop for Jenny Dixon and her husband since they brought their daughters home from hospital

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

Dublin woman Anna Monaghan says freezing her eggs has given her peace of mind after a surgeon spotted signs of polycystic ovarian syndrome during an operation

Research from a leading US fertility clinic has found that a woman's chance of a live birth from egg freezing is linked to her age at the time of retrieval. Irish medics say early to mid-30s is the ideal time to undergo the procedure but warn the results cannot be guaranteed 

Offering practical advice around food, stress, sleep and exercise, author and nutritional therapist Charlotte Grand wants to help people prepare for conception 

We know a woman’s ability to conceive diminishes over time, but a growing body of evidence shows that a man’s fertility is also impacted by age

[first published May 2021] A leading scientist predicts most couples will need to use IVF by 2050 and we share 10 tips to avoid endocrine-disrupting chemicals

The insensitive language used around starting a family propagates the idea that the responsibility lies with the woman and that a woman’s sole purpose is to procreate — whether she wants to or not

We asked readers to share their experiences of miscarriage. These are their stories

It's never been easier to track your monthly cycle, thanks to the development of interactive apps. But do they make a difference? Mary Cate Smith investigates