In 2016 the number of women having children over 40 was higher than the number of women under 20 for the first time since World War II, demonstrating that fertility treatments have come on leaps and bounds. Nonetheless, people all over the world are still plagued with infertility issues. The Understanding Fertility special report, published in The Times, discusses why fertility education in schools is vital, as well as the pros and cons of online fertility forums. It explores why male fertility needs to become a priority, how femtech could tackle the stigma holding back fertility awareness in Africa, and how advances in both technology and society have made it easier than ever for single and same-sex parents to have a family. Also featured is comment on whether employers are responsible for supporting staff struggling with fertility issues, and an infographic examining the disparities in global birth rates
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High birth rates, rising populations and stigmas around infertility are holding back awareness around fertility in many parts of Africa. But a handful of companies are doing their bit to empower more women to take charge of their reproductive health
‘Workplaces need to be proactive now and ensure employees facing fertility issues are supported’
Confusing and contradictory information online has highlighted the need for better sex and relationship education in schools
With sperm counts falling, the need for research into both the causes and treatments for male infertility has never been greater
As the femtech industry grows, the pioneers of the revolution discuss the future of women’s health
With the frequency and consequences of female infertility becoming increasingly problematic, a more scientific approach to IVF is required to raise success rates and reduce costs
The ultimate expression of life and health, pregnancy has a profound impact on the physical, mental and socio-economic state of women and their families
As one in six couples who struggle to conceive know, navigating the vast seas of fertility care can be a testing time. From long waits to appointments clashing with professional and personal obligations, feelings of stress, anxiety and confusion seem ubiquitous when facing treatments such as IVF
Infertility is an issue for millions of people around the world. Fertility clinics are consequently under ever-increasing pressure as a growing number of people seek IVF (in vitro fertilisation) treatment and genetic testing
Sustainable finance has hit the mainstream. As billions are held in green bonds, the UK pledges to “build back better” and a new US President puts climate change at the top of the agenda, there has never been a better time to invest in ESG. Our Sustainable Investing report published in The Sunday Times explores how machine learning is helping investors pick ESG stocks, examines the viability of tying executive pay to green achievements and asks whether a National Infrastructure Bank could ever be possible. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a closer look at the high expectations investors have when it comes to green finance
As the issues of privacy and safety online rise up the public and corporate agenda, our Digital Identity 2021 report, published in The Times, takes a look at the latest thinking on the topic. We explore the role of vaccine passports in unlocking the world from coronavirus, how to spot a deepfake and where the industry is going next. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a deeper dive into the state of the biometrics industry and take-up of the technologies.
Our Intellectual Property report, published in The Times, explores topics on vaccine protection, TikTok copyright law, green technology, and more. The featured infographic looks at the global IP landscape and how certain countries are protecting their innovations from competitors.
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
