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The Slower, Gentler Version of IVF

Microscope image showing selection of an embryo for IVFScience Photo Library - ZEPHYR via Getty Images

For women who have trouble conceiving, being told they’ll need assistance is often accompanied with a sense of dread: what they hoped would be a natural, quick, and inexpensive process (what’s cheaper than natural conception?) can change into a costly, drawn-out, and emotionally painful journey.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has of course emerged as a common and effective option for couples

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