Fertility

Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows

Could gum disease affect fertility? A new study suggests oral inflammation may impair reproductive health.

JUNE 6, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

An illustrative image of a mouth swab for DNA testing

Testicular tissue successfully produced sperm after 20 years

For the first time, testicular tissue frozen before puberty was replanted and led to sperm production.

MAY 28, 2026|ByWALLA! HEALTH

Iris Haim and members of the "Shover Shivion" organization hold a press conference in Tel Aviv presening a new agreed proposal by Likud Central Committee members and protest-aligned academics to establish a commission of inquiry into the October 7 events. February 23, 2026.

Beersheba Family Court approves Iris Haim to use sperm of slain hostage son to have child

Iris Haim submitted the request several months ago - and argued that her son, Yotam Haim “saw bringing children into the world as the fulfillment of a significant personal dream."

APRIL 11, 2026|ByYANIR YAGNA, URI SELA

The art market on Nachalat Binyamin street in Tel Aviv, December 30, 2025.

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.

DECEMBER 31, 2025|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

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.

JANUARY 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

‘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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021BySHOSHANA TITA

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?

OCTOBER 5, 2021ByOMER YERUSHALAYIM/WALLA!

Young family in pregnancy planning concept with ovulation calendar

Things every woman must know about her ovulation process

Dr. Einat Shalom Paz from Hillel Yaffe Hospital explains exactly what ovulation is, when it occurs and what happens in the body during ovulation.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021ByDR. EINAT SHALOM PAZ

Couples desiring to conceive should vaccinate against COVID - here’s why

In contrast, several studies have found a significantly negative impact of the virus on sperm parameters.

JULY 27, 2021ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

Prior COVID infection does not impact female fertility - study

The preliminary study, which reportedly was held in 11 clinics in Spain between May and June 2020, followed 46 women being treated with in vitro fertilization (IVF).

JUNE 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF