#ivf in Korean

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All The Women’s News You Missed Last Week 9/16/24-9/23/24:

Hi, this newsletter is late. On Thursday, September 19th, I was the victim of a crime and needed emergency medical care. I am currently recovering with family outside the city. This is the earliest I could get out this project. I appreciate your understanding at this time.

Male Violence/Femicide: 

US: Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrest live updates: Charged with sex trafficking and racketeering 

India: West Bengal Assembly in India passes bill mandating life in prison or death penalty for rape convictions

France: Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims face

Australia: Suspect in 1977 Melbourne cold case arrested in Italy

US: Several Mark Robinson campaign staffers quit as fallout over online posts continues

Italy: Italy holds a trial into the killing of a woman that sparked debate over femicide

US: Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge 

UK: Harrods' ex-owner Al Fayed raped, assaulted staff over decades, lawyers say 

Reproductive Rights in the USA/Special Focus:

A dramatic rise in pregnant women dying in Texas after abortion ban 

Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother’s Death Was Preventable.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law

‘She should be alive today’ — Harris spotlights woman’s death to blast abortion bans and Trump

Western nations were desperate for Korean babies. Now many adoptees believe they were stolen

Euphoric two years ago, US anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as election nears

US Senate IVF bill fails after Republicans block it, despite Trump support

Transgender News/Gender Critical:

Australia: Australian woman's complaint at hostel backfires as manager fires back: 'This guest is lucky we didn't press charges on her'

Women’s Achievements: 

US: 2 Black women could make Senate history on Election Day

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates

US: ‘Hidden Figures’ of the space race receive Congress’ highest honor at medal ceremony

MISC: 

Sweden: Sweden charges woman with genocide, crimes against humanity in Syria

Arts and Culture: 

Music Review: Katy Perry returns with the uninspired and forgettable ‘143'

Why does ‘The Babadook’ still haunt? Its director, Jennifer Kent, has some answers

JoJo was a teen sensation. At 33, she’s found her voice again

'Agatha All Along' crafts a witch coven community run by women

Demi Lovato’s ‘Child Star’ Is Now Streaming on Hulu and Disney+

As always, this is global and domestic news from a US perspective covering feminist issues and women in the news more generally. As of right now, I do not cover Women’s Sports. Published each Monday afternoon.

I am looking for better sources on women’s arts and culture outside of the English-speaking world, if you know of any-please be in touch.

[brf-rumortrackinganon]

I discovered my best friend is following ARO on Instagram. When I confronted her over this horrific betrayal, she said, “I think I like her now!” My devastation knows no bounds.

I was discussing this with my boss, a fellow royal watcher, and we decided I need to make a PowerPoint presentation, complete with citations (we are lawyers, after all), “shining a light” on MM’s numerous atrocities and proven lies over the years. I thought you would be invaluable in such a venture. Any suggestions to include would be very much appreciated!

Old ask from March 18th

Ok, so I didn't mean to sit on this one for (checks calendar) 6 MONTHS. ohhh, that's worse than I thought. Sorry, anon. Your ask got completely buried.

Anyway. I actually have been keeping a list of Meghan's lies and falsities. I don't remember when I compiled it (I feel like it might've been a 2022 thing) and I forgot I had it for a very long time. We'll probably need to crowd-source some updates to this list.

So buckle up, y'all.

Grew up an only child

Never had relationships with Sam or Tom

Grew up poor eating Sizzler buffets for splurge dinners

Didn't know who Diana was

Didn't know that Diana did Panorama interview

Lied about having a SAG card to be cast in Suits

That she was being written off Suits because she was marrying Harry

Doesn't have any family except Doria

Paid for college herself with student loans

International relations and theatre degrees from Northwestern

Merch tour of Aussie with Jess

Didn't want to serve Archie on a silver platter

Couldn't do a photo call at the hospital after Archie's birth

Wasn't in contact with Oprah

Wasn't working with UK Vogue

Lilac blazers

Couldn't wear the same color as anyone else

Could only wear neutral clothes

Wasn't dressing her child like a Victorian ghost doll

Going to get her UK citizenship

Gave up her Hollywood team

Spectacle wedding for the public

Eloped three days before with the Archbishop of Canterbury

Loves her engagement ring

Received permission from Queen to name her Lilibet

Loves Africa

Loves charity work and philanthropy

Red carpet for wedding

No tabloids in the US

All Americans have a 5am work ethic

Paparazzi chases

Plagiarism

Korean spas as a kid

Collaboration with Scobie on FF

People letter

Archewell donations and income

Family she never had

Gave up everything

IVF twins

Pregnancy announcement not at Eugenie's wedding

Loves kids

Dog too old to fly

Dog hit by car

Couldn't decorate with royal collection

Kate made Meghan cry

Warm friendly relationship with Queen

Best boss ever

She made her own banana bread

Suicidal thoughts night of Cirque du Soleil

Advised by Obamas

Children refused titles because of racism

She refuses children's titles

Pen pals with Hillary Clinton

Witnessed the LA riots

Independent grassroots journalism

Hit the ground running

5'5

worked at the embassy when she only attended a study program

Didn't know she had to curtsy to the Queen

Didn't know how to curtsy

BRF took her passport, car keys

Not allowed to go out unless just for work

Climate change/private jets

Evicted from Frogmore

Royal Family refused to help Meghan with her mental health

That Meghan was silenced

Privacy in LA

Archie was denied 24/7 protection because he wasn't a prince

Family gossip about Archie's skin color

Palace forced Meghan to take her name off Archie's birth certificate

Egg in wedding food

Not allowed to have scents in church

Meghan said the palace was locking up the birth certificate

Angela refused hair trials

Bond girl

Fire in Archie's nursery

Linked, not ranked

Archie too young to fly (summer after his birth)

Lied about her age (to work in Hollywood, narrative since corrected since marrying in)

Belly padding

Bot farms on social media

Miscarriage

Zoom calls with Cambridges during lockdown

Zoom calls with the Queen during lockdown

Flowers on Philip's casket at funeral were from Sussexes

Sussexes were invited to the Beckham wedding

Royal christening for Lili

Lili baptized

Invited to the diplomatic reception before The Queen's funeral

BFF/dog-walking buddies with Jennifer Aniston

Photoshops the children's appearances

Jimmy Fallon interview in Dec 2022

Time 100th Anniversary coverage

Bodyguard 2

she’d have 40 photographers taking pictures when she did Archie’s school run.

Sussexes declined invitation to Westminster wedding

She made the strawberry jam herself

50 jars of jam

"The Bench" was a bestseller

Visiting/staying with Oprah (Oprah was across the country at her father's bedside)

All the times she said she'd be a secret presenter at Hollywood award shows

Uvalde

Can't tailor her clothes to fit because they're from small brands/labels.

[joshiji-darling]

ㅤ 🪸͟ ָ֢ ’’ 𐙚˙⋆.˚ 𝓶𝓮𝓮𝓽 𝓴𝔀𝓸𝓷 𝓼𝓾𝓲𝓷 ๋࣭ ⭑⚝

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kwon suin masterlist

ᯓᡣ𐭩 ࣪. basics ୭ ˚. ᵎ

birth name: kwon suin 권수인

birth date: 1995..14..02

birthplace: goyang, gyeonggi province, south korea

residence: nonhyeon-dong, gangnam-gu, seoul

occupation: celebrity, artist, singer, dancer, producer, founder&director of Darling Entertainment

nationality: korean - greek (dual- nationality)

ethnicity: korean

languages: english, korean, french, greek, italian, japanese, chinese

height: 170cm

weight: 45kg

blood type: O+

partner: doh kyungsoo (exo's D.O)

status: married

mbti: infj

debut: 2007

ᯓᡣ𐭩 ࣪. career ୭ ˚. ᵎ

history:

2007 - duo group 'darling (달링)' with shin ryeonha (신련하)

2012 - debuts as a soloist

2015 - debuts with seventeen

2016 - debuts as an actress in descendants of the sun

position in seventeen: co-leader, main vocalist, producer, lead dancer, visual,

suin's/ 'darling's fandom: dearest (디어에스트)

her emojis: 🐋🪼🪸🪷🍡🌊🪐🎀🧸🫧🖇🩰

social media: @sususuinkw.n

weverse: @sususuinnova

brand ambassador: graff,, patek philippe,, dior,, alexandar mcqueen,, hermès,, van cleef& arpels,, brunello cucinelli,, bottega veneta

ᯓᡣ𐭩 ࣪. trivia ୭ ˚. ᵎ

she is seventeen's co-leader, meaning she shares the leader position with s.coups. this was because she was elected as leader by all the members and the company, but suin felt that s.coups would make a great leader, so they comprimised by having themn both leaders

she is the oldest member in seventeen and is their senior as she debuted in 'darling' in 2007

some of her nicknames include; original visual,, blueprint,, the trend,,original ace,, nation's center,, nation's daughter,, miss korea, korea's voice,,

she is a-list celebrity in hollywood, not just in korea

she was under a company called 'whipser' when she was active in 'darling' and for her solo career, then pledis was bought into her company. but in 2019, suin left whisper and started her own company named 'darling entertainment' after her group.

meaning she is the founder and director of the company

she is the creator of aespa

seventeen, ateez, aespa, btob, day6, and taemin are now under Darling Entertainment

she produces 80% of seventeen's songs alongside woozi, but she produces 100% of her own songs

she is the most credited artist, and the youngest artist to be awarded that title. she has credit for 600+ of her own songs, not included songs she produced for others.

she is the most known and recognized name in the korean industry

"if you don't know kwon suin in korea, you are a spy"

she is the hidden ace of going seventeen, she rivals jeonghan

she bought a multi-million penthouse in korea and she has another penthouse and vacation house in greece

she created the trends in kpop (not including her fashion influence); photocards, lightsticks, fansite, fansigns, fansign calls, fancams, idol content, tiktok challenges, singing osts, random dance, having lore, ending fairy, dance breaks, highlight medley, brand ambassador, dance practice, behind the scene videos, encore, personalised in-ears and mic, western collabs,

she popularized idols appearing in variety shows by appearing on "running man" and boosting their ratings

she was the first idol to have 'pre-releases' and an intro and outro track

she has an emotional support spoon

she was an ivf baby

she was the first idol to be a "new years couple" (when dispatch reveals couples on new years ykyk)

her ears go red when shes shy

she made the name 'carats' for the fandom

she concerts usually lasts for 4-6hrs, but once she had a 9hr concert and still didnt finish her entire discography

locals: "i don't know kpop, but i know suin and bts"

she is unfortunately the female idol that has been in the most danger

her newest nickname is "idol with the most aura"

and yes, suin and kyungsoo are married, they married in 2019, kyungsoo proposed in 2018, and they announced their relationship and engagement in the mv for "only" which even included their proposal video

ㅤㅤ kwon suin masterlist

comment for requests!

[coochiequeens]

Men can either evolve or die alone. The women in this movement may not have a spouse or kids but they are building their own community

Many South Korean women are so fed up with machismo that, in recent years, they’ve taken up a radical stance: refusing to marry, date men, have sex and reproduce. This movement—known as “the four no’s”—began in 2019. It has since spread, in the hope that the conservative government of Yoon Suk-yeol will adopt measures that promote gender equality.

Despite the solid academic credentials of women in South Korea, according to a study by Statista, the gender pay gap is scandalous: men earn 30% more than women. This makes the country, according to the Korean Herald, the most gender-unequal OECD nation.

Added to this is a poor work-life balance in South Korea, as well as a disparity in the distribution of domestic tasks. Women often assume the responsibility of raising children, pushing them to have to choose between working or being mothers. In South Korea, the work week is 52-hours-long.

The ”four no’s” is a desperate cry that arose after the incumbent South Korean president began his term. He has stated his intention to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. The repercussions of the so-called “birth strike” have been severe for the country. For three consecutive years, the country has had the lowest fertility rate in the world, with an average of 0.78 children per woman.

“Life isn’t going well for many young people, for whom getting married or having children is no longer natural,” Lee Sang-lim, a demographer at the Korea Institute of Health and Social Affairs, told The New York Times.

The country is on alert, since an average of 2.1 children per woman is estimated to be necessary to keep the population stable. In 2020, the number of deaths exceeded the number of births in South Korea. Many cities are at risk of disappearing in the coming years.

Hawon Jung, the author of Flowers of Fire: The Inside Story of South Korea’s Feminist Movement, tells EL PAÍS that the movement was sparked by the governmental policies in a country that she considers to be very conservative.

“Single mothers are stigmatized, doctors refuse to give IVF to women without a male partner—even though it’s not illegal—and out-of-wedlock births represent only 2% of the total, compared to the average of 41% for women in the OECD. Marriage and childbirth are closely intertwined; women are pressured to sacrifice their career once they have a child or get married.”

Jung believes that the origin of the problem lies in the role of women since Confucianism—the prevailing ideology before the reforms of the 20th century. The philosophy advocated submissive daughters, chaste wives and self-sacrificing mothers. These beliefs were maintained due to a militarized society, where the concept of aggressive masculinity has been prevalent throughout history. This has applied from the Korean War (1950-1953) onwards, through the military dictatorship, to the ongoing confrontation with North Korea.

According to Jung, “countries where parents are more cooperative and have good family policies—such as Sweden—or that recognize the diversity of couples, like France, have been more successful in stabilizing or even increasing their birth rates.”

The movement of the “four no’s” reflects the radicalization of a frustration that has made women even opt to give up sex. According to Jung, “young women don’t consider it worth investing their time and energy into having affairs with men,” as they find it exhausting trying to find one who doesn’t follow patriarchal norms.

Feminist movements have, historically, been very effective in the country, achieving milestones such as the decriminalization of abortion in 2021, or changes in the notions of female beauty. The “escape of the corset” movement, for instance, rejects the rigid South Korean stereotypes associated with women, such as having long hair or following the K-pop beauty concept, which imposes the obligation on women to have porcelain skin, wear perfect makeup and undergo plastic surgery. It’s increasingly common to see South Korean women and girls with short hair, or daring to wear glasses rather than contact lenses. This has been a real revolution.

But there is still a long way to go in a country where gender violence doesn’t always lead to a charge or divorce. According to a survey published by the Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice, eight out of 10 men admitted to having been violent towards their partner.

Jennifer Jung-Kim, a professor of Korean History at UCLA, points out via email that, in order to solve the problems derived from the gender gap in South Korea, gender-based violence must be recognized and prosecuted as such.

“When it comes to the government and corporations, laws and policies must prohibit discrimination and guarantee equal pay and opportunities for women… especially working mothers. Socially, there needs to be a greater support system for working parents, so that either parent can take days off if a child is sick, or to attend a school meeting or event. And single parents, whether male or female, shouldn’t be stigmatized, regardless of whether they are adoptive or biological parents,” she explains.

For Jung-Kim, the most important thing is an internal change on the part of men.

“They must step up and take on household chores and childcare equally and support their wives in their career choices.”

Judy Han, a professor and vice chair of Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Gender Studies at UCLA, points out that the movement of the “four no’s” is an invitation to rebuild society.

“Can we imagine a world where women don’t have to shoulder the full burden of reproductive and domestic work, without being degraded or exploited? Where they could have marriage equality without throwing away their professional careers? Can women imagine a world without abuse, rape and violence?” she wonders.

This approach could work in many other democratic countries where gender inequality affects birth rates. Faced with an apparently unbeatable patriarchal system, more and more women around the world are choosing to give up having children, because they cannot reconcile their personal and professional lives. The consequences can push governments to act and shape entire societies.

According to Judy Han, “anyone—men and women, straight, queer, cisgender and transgender—would benefit from taking these criticisms seriously and creating a more just society.”

[dear-indies]

hello! I was hoping I could request some fc suggestions for a male muse that I have. ethnicity doesn't matter as currently the character is born to a single mom (white) using IVF but can easily be changed to adopted. age range 35/36 and he's a huge flirt, somewhat into athletics, owns a sporting goods store. can you help, please and thank you? hope you have a nice day/night!

Rahul Kohli (1985) Punjabi Indian - uses he/they - is pro Palestine!

Clayton Cardenas (1985) Mexican, Filipino.

Brant Daugherty (1985)

Aditya Roy Kapur (1985) Punjabi Indian.

Chace Crawford (1985)

Christopher Sean (1985) Japanese / White.

Christopher Abbott (1986) Vincentian [African, possibly Portuguese and Eastern European] / White.

Penn Badgley (1986)

Daniel Sharman (1986)

Saagar Shaikh (1986) Pakistani - is pro Palestine!

Remy Hii (1986) Chinese Malaysian / White.

Josh Segarra (1986) Puerto Rican.

Kyle Harris (1986)

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (1986) African-American.

Lewis Tan (1987) Singaporean Chinese / White.

Michael B. Jordan (1987) African-American - is pro Palestine!

Jay Hayden (1987) Korean / Irish.

Tyler Hoechlin (1987)

Ludi Lin (1987) Chinese.

Ben Levin (1987) Chinese / White.

Casey Deidrick (1987)

Desmond Chiam (1987) Chinese Singaporean.

Joe Cole (1988) - is pro Palestine!

Kendrick Sampson (1988) African-American / White - is pro Palestine!

Joel Kim Booster (1988) Korean - is gay and has bipolar disorder - is pro Palestine!

Hope this helps!

[qnewsau]

Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran comes out as queer

New Post has been published on https://qnews.com.au/star-wars-actress-kelly-marie-tran-comes-out-as-queer/

Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran comes out as queer

Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran has come out as queer while discussing an upcoming role in a new interview.

The 35-year-old, known for her roles in Star Wars and Raya and the Last Dragon, opened up about her sexuality with Vanity Fair while discussing her new rom-com The Wedding Banquet.

The film is a remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 queer comedy of the same name, this time directed by Andrew Ahn.

Kelly stars in the queer flick as a woman named Angela who tries to have a baby through IVF with her girlfriend Lee, played by Lily Gladstone.

In the film, while she and her girlfriend try and get pregnant, Kelly’s character plans a fake traditional Korean wedding ceremony with a male friend to raise funds for IVF as he secures a green card.

Kelly Marie Tran told Vanity Fair, “I haven’t said this publicly yet, but I’m a queer person.

“The thing that really excited me about [this film] was I got to play a person that I felt like I knew.

“I don’t feel like I’m acting at all in this movie. I’m here doing this amazing movie with these amazing people.

“I’ve never been in a queer space before. I’ve never truly felt this accepted before.”

‘Very specific experience’ coming out

The film also co-stars Wicked star Bowen Yang as well as Han Gi-chan. Actress Joan Chen is playing the mother of Tran’s character.

“I came out to my mom in a very specific experience,” Kelly Marie Tran explained.

“The scenes that I have with Joan Chen in this movie are very similar to the experience that I had.”

Andrew Ahn also told Vanity Fair that, for his The Wedding Banquet remake, he wanted to tell “a story that felt reflective of the community as I’ve experienced it growing up.”

“The spirit is the same, and I think it’s even more queer,” he teased.

The Wedding Banquet will arrive in US cinemas in the first half of 2025.

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

[tvrundownusa]

tvrundown USA 2024.11.22

Friday, November 22nd:

(exclusive): Jim Gaffigan: "The Skinny" (hulu, stand-up comedy special), Sago Mini Friends (apple+, season 3 available, all 5 eps), The Helicopter Heist (netflix, Swedish caper limited series, all 8 eps), Pokémon Horizons (netflix, "part 4", next 11 eps, season 1 finale), The Empress (netflix, historical drama, season 2 available, all 6 eps)

(movies): "Blitz" (apple+, drama set in England during WWII), "Bread & Roses" (apple+, doc., Afghani women under Taliban rule), "Pimpinero: Blood and Oil" (APrime, South American action drama), "Out of My Mind" (dsn+, cerebral palsy family drama), "Spellbound" (netflix, animated musical fantasy adventure), "The Piano Lesson" (netflix, adaptation of August Wilson play), "Transmitzvah" (netflix, Argentinian drama), "Joy" (netflix, fictionalization of 1978 IVF "test-tube baby" story), "Rita" (Shudder, dark fantasy horror, ~105mins), "Married to a Balla" (TUBI, thriller, ~105mins), "Witches" (MUBI, documentary)

(streaming weekly): SILO (apple+), Before (apple+), The Creep Tapes (AMC+|Shudder), The Great British Baking Show (netflix), When the Phone Rings (netflix, Korean thriller series premiere)

(also new): "Christmas on Call" (HALL, original movie, 2hrs), The NY Times presents: "Weight of the World" (FX, Ozempic documentary, 90mins)

(hour 1): Outlander (Starz, season 7B opener), S.W.A.T. (CBS), Happy's Place (NBC) / . / Lopez vs. Lopez (NBC), Shark Tank (ABC), Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (disney, 60mins), The Last Cowboy (CMT)

(hour 2): Fire Country (CBS), Fat Joe Talks (Starz, season 1 finale)

(hour 3): Blue Bloods (CBS), Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO, season 22 finale), Scare Tactics (USA) / . / Hysteria! (USA, ~75mins)

(hour 4 - latenight): Hysteria! (USA, contd), "It's Florida, Man" (HBO, season 1 finale), The Graham Norton Show (BBCAm|AcornTV|AMC+, preempted)

[twobillionseconds]

June 11th 2024

Woke up early to go to a doctor's appointment. I had to stop by the pharmacy to pick up suppositories for my ass. I missed a delivery for the wife's IVF stuff. I just had to wait at home. I was sick of waiting so for lunch I got Tacos El Gordo. After that I had to do a poop test. I literally scooped my own poop to test it out. After that I walked the dog. The wife's flight got delayed so I picked her up when she landed. I headed to the gym and picked up some stuff for dinner. Cooked Korean BBQ. Started watching Sex and the City Movie.

[tritonmarketresearchamey]

Male Infertility Market: Asia-Pacific Size & Analysis

As per a study by WHO, approximately 17.5% of the global adult population (around 1 in 6) experience infertility. Among these, male factors are responsible for around 20-30% of all infertility cases. Over the past decade, sperm count has halved globally owing to irregular morphology, delayed sperm mortality, alcohol consumption, smoking, etc. This high prevalence has elevated the global demand for effective infertility treatments, including assisted reproductive technology (ART). As per our estimates, the global male infertility market is set to advance with a CAGR of 4.81% during the forecast period 2023-2030, garnering $5780.03 million by 2030.

Despite the stigma, infertility research has come a long way, with one aspect gaining recognition - male factor infertility. Studies, including those published by the Medical Journal of Australia in 2022, reveal that male infertility connects to cancer, early mortality, and other related medical issues. As a result, cutting-edge test types have been developed, including oxidative stress analysis, oxidative stress analysis, etc.

As male infertility continues to be a prevalent concern worldwide, breakthroughs in research have enabled better diagnosis and treatment options, especially in developing economies.

Asia-Pacific: A Forthcoming Leader in Male Infertility Treatment

From increasing disposable income to technological advancements, male infertility treatments have soared across various nations, especially South Korea, China, and India. As per our analysis, the Asia-Pacific male infertility market is estimated to advance with a CAGR of 5.38% during the forecast period 2023-2030, emerging as the fastest-growing region.

In terms of advancements, a research team at Kumamoto University introduced a cell sorter with microfluidic chip technology that minimized negative effects on cells and sperm. Another initiative includes the smartphone platform YO Home Sperm Test, introduced by Medical Electronic Systems in India. As the region continues to witness cutting-edge innovations, stakeholders can look forward to a promising landscape for male infertility treatments and services.

China leads with $258.11 million in 2022

An increased prevalence of diseases such as diabetes, genetic abnormalities, and infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, mumps, and HIV has been observed, leading to a rise in male infertility cases. This has elevated the adoption of assisted reproductive technology (ART) , especially IVF. As of June 2021, China boasts over 529 ART-approved medical facilities and around 27 sperm banks.

In terms of treatment, ART dominated with $2299.32 million in 2022. From Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) to cryopreservation and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), ART encompasses a variety of treatments. Recent developments in ART have further expanded its capabilities and accessibility. For instance, a research team led by the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with Fertilis, launched a groundbreaking micro-device that offers a new reproductive therapy option for males with low sperm counts.

Another contributing factor includes proactive government steps to offer free fertility therapy to individuals through the National Insurance Program. The expansion of coverage by the National Healthcare Security Administration, announced in 2023, aims to provide financial assistance for couples seeking fertility treatments, including various ART methods.

South Korea Witnessing fastest growth at 8.51% of CAGR in 2023-2030

From lifestyle changes to the prevalence of diseases like diabetes and cancer, the landscape of male infertility is significantly transforming in South Korea. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, in 2020, a staggering 6.05 million Koreans aged 30 and older, constituting 19.2% of males, were affected by diabetes mellitus. Diabetes, a significant health issue, is increasingly impacting male fertility.

Cancer, another critical health concern, also plays a role in the rising number of male infertility cases. Estimates highlight that out of the 230,317 newly diagnosed cancer cases in Korea in 2020, a substantial 121,263 were in men. To address this growing challenge, numerous commercial companies and public institutions offer cutting-edge male infertility treatments. For instance, the CHA Fertility Centre in South Korea provides advanced treatments like semen analysis, karyotyping, and microsurgical multiple testicular sperm extraction (M-TESE) for infertile men.

The Shift from Conventional Approaches to Minimally Invasive Procedures

When it comes to surgical procedures, the focus has always been on safety and patient outcomes. In this regard, minimally invasive techniques have gained popularity in reducing postoperative patient morbidity compared to conventional approaches. In the realm of assisted reproductive technology, these advancements have paved the way for a range of procedures, from intrauterine insemination (IUI) to cutting-edge intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

While these treatments have gained momentum, medical micro-robotics is another notable technology on the horizon. Controlled by external physical fields like magnetism or ultrasound, these microrobots can perform various tasks, making them more than passive carriers. Hence, advancements in minimally invasive procedures are expected to lower infertility treatment costs, further opening avenues for the male infertility treatment market.

 

FAQs:

Q1) Which are the key test types in the male infertility market?

DNA fragmentation technique, oxidative stress analysis, sperm agglutination, computer-assisted semen analysis, and microscopic examination are among the key male infertility test types.

Q2) Which countries are considered in the Asia-Pacific male infertility market?

China, Japan, India, South Korea, ASEAN Countries, and Australia & New Zealand are considered in the regional market.

[tomyunbornchild]

Baby,

As someone who has many aroace friends and isn’t really looking for romantic partners currently, I have few opportunities to talk about my “type” so I wanted to tell you. This is all coming from the lens of someone who is semi certain that they are demiromantic and demisexual.

I have no gender preference. While it would be difficult to be in a relationship with a woman or nonbinary person due to my parents being somewhat homophobic, I am not against it because I do have a tendency to form stronger emotional connections with non-men in comparison to men. However that could also just be because I don’t have any friends who are boys that fit my other criteria for being my type.

For physical appearance, it’s hard to describe. I definitely have people I think have nicer facial features than others but it varies a lot. I’ve also noticed that the more I connect with somebody on a personal level, the more physically attractive they appear to me. (That’s why I always say I’m only friends with hot people.)

In terms of personality, I prefer someone who is nice. Not someone who showers me with gifts and compliments, rather someone who has good sense. Someone who doesn’t speak badly of everyone and tries to see the good in others. Being funny is a plus, but I have the second worst sense of humor in the world so that’s not a very hard expectation to meet. (I like to think at the very least I’m funnier than people who joke about trans people and are misogynistic.) I’d prefer someone with a similar world view. I’ve always thought that their religion doesn’t matter, so long as we can respect each other’s beliefs.

For other weird assorted criteria, I want to marry someone who is fluent in at least one other language. It doesn’t matter to me if said language is sign language or French or Korean or Tagalog or Swahili or what. As someone who loves different languages and cultures, I think it’s attractive to be fluent in another language. I can’t help it.

I really really want to marry and have kids young, like early twenties. At the very least before 30. I also know though that the more I wish for this the less likely it will be that it happens or that I will end up with the right person for me. My parents were 30 and 32 when they had me, so I know it’s fine to have kids in that age range but I’m an impatient person who dreams of having their own family and maybe a PhD if they have the time for it.

I hope it isn’t too weird to hear your mom talking about what type of person they’re into. Who knows, maybe I’ll have you via IVF and you won’t have another parent so this will be super weird, or maybe I’ll end up with someone completely different from this. It’s just a teenager’s thoughts, not an adult’s experiences at this point.

Sincerely,

Joy

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maya fertility journal #1

gonna start blogging more about my fertility journey as like a Thing.

under the cut is just ramblings that won't make any sorta sense.

1/21/2024

so since 2021 i've been trying to get pregnant. in 2022 i underwent two rounds of iui treatment that were unsuccessful. i have several medical conditions that are gonna make pregnancy difficult to say the least.

19-21 year old maya never thought they'd be wanting to get pregnant after the whole ovarian cancer nearly killed me thing, but here we are at 28-30 trying soooo hard. i was devastated to say the least when the 2022 iui didn't work? so i put a pause on it and just focused on transitioning out of the classroom. you can't like get pregnant when you're in that much stress, i figured.

so now i'm working at a new job and it also comes with fertility treatments covered up to 30K! this is great news cuz it's gonna be about 23-25K to do the first round of ivf...!!! ivf is def for those white rich types ngl.

anyway i was told that because of my weight increasing like 30 pounds since 2022 (i had to go off this medicine that was helping me lose weight in order to attempt iui cuz it's harmful to a baby) i had to lose 35-40 pounds. so for like seven months i've been trying to do exactly that! i was so excited this morning when i stepped on that scale and i've lost like 25 pounds. now i just need to lose an additional 10-15 pounds!!! then i can try ivf and hopefully it works! hopefully !!!!

my goal weight is to be around 250 pounds or under so that even when i stop my meds and my weight bounces back up i don't gain sooo much that it disqualifies me again. my doctor just wants me to be around 260 pounds or under.

i checked this morning and my scale says i'm 264 pounds--so hopefully the doctor's scale next month says i've hit 260~ pounds... i go in for an official weight check next month on feb 9th. the doctor scale is usually off by 5 pounds or so compared to my home scale. it's annoying af. hopefully i can get to 250 pounds or under by mid-march!!!

i...also have to still buy the sperm which is sooo ridiculously expensive. like ugh. it's $2,195 for ONE vial of sperm.

i did get my sperm donor approved tho! so that's great news as well. he's a korean dude since one of my wife's conditions for our sperm donor was that he be a man of color. because fertility treatments are like centered around rich white folks it has been a journey to try and find a man of color sperm donor that i like. there's like so few black sperm donors that have enough vials available... !! so we just went with the second highest donor pool which is typically asian men. like after white men, it's asian men, specifically east asian men.

my original sperm bank closed and my original chinese donor i used for the IUIs is no longer available. so i had to go with a new bank and i tried to pick one that has a legacy and like doesn't seem like it might fucking close!!!

we're also trying to make sure that our child can access the donor once they're 18 if they would like to. so that's adding to why it's so expensive for the sperm. like if we just went with an anonymous donor it'd be so much cheaper--however i am not going to deny my future kids the right to know their heritage.

anyway, it's been a whirlwind cuz on top of the whole trying to get pregnant thing i'm also dealing with marital issues. but... like it or not, i'll be okay even if i have to be a single parent.

it's fine.

my current goal is to lose this weight + get the sperm purchased by mid march/april so that i can do the attempt in mid april/early may to hopefully produce a pregnancy and have a baby in early 2025. i'm also trying to plan it for when my fmla will be available for me to start using because baby ! i wanna be able to enjoy the full 12 weeks with my kiddo. i also love my job for giving us six weeks of paid fmla leave... that's so cool. i'm going to save up my vacation leave to cover the rest of that 6 weeks!!!

so yeah, just a lot going on. but i think i'm in a better position emotionally and soon to be mentally and physically to attempt more fertility treatments.

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Bang Chan.

A Leo. Wow, we're getting a lot of Leos out in these readings. I feel like these two will be very close and very emotionally connected.

This relationship will have a lot of rumours and gossip around it. People will constantly be spreading rumours of them breaking up, getting back together, cheating on one another, even though none of that is true.

I feel like this person maybe moved to Korea while looking for direction in life.

I also got a card that indicates the entertainment industry. So, I feel like this person will be an idol, possibly a foreign one such as a Korean-American or Korean-Australian.

They will either be known as a great vocalist or a great rapper, or both.

This person is born between 1991 and 1996.

Yep, definitely foreign. I feel like this person may not be a Korean-American or Korean-Australian, if they are, they are mixed race and if not, they are East Asian, I'm feeling Japanese.

Short, soft skin, black hair, brown eyes.

Lee Know.

ANOTHER Leo. I pulled a few more cards because we keep getting Leo, so I also got Capricorn and Sagittarius. I feel like these two will meet after Lee Know retires from being an idol. I also feel like this person will either be well-known online or their relationship will be spoken about a lot online.

I feel like, despite when they meet, Lee Know's partner will be genuinely good friends with the SKZ members. I also feel like these two have a relationship like best friends.

These person may enjoy going on runs, I also feel like these two will move-in together quickly. His partner also, may not be Korea-born.

I feel like Lee Know went out on a limb asking this one out, he thought it was a risk and was sure he was going to get rejected but luckily for him, he was not.

I see that these two will get married.

This person will either work in the army or with the police. Lee Know might meet her when doing his mandatory military service.

This person is born between 1997-1999.

Blonde, red or brown hair, blue/grey eyes, pale to olive skin, 5'2"-5'4".

Changbin.

Pisces. This person can experience a lot of jealousy but I feel like it's because of insecurities and fear of losing him.

These two will love each other, it's just plain and simple. People that walk past them can tell they're in love and they won't be scared of PDA.

This is a very wise and intelligent woman. One you come to for advice on anything and everything.

Job wise, she's an expert in an odd field, I feel. She is getting all that she wants from her career. She is a CEO, Doctor or someone in a high-level management position. It could be in something odd and not as heard of but I'm not sure what.

For one, I can say that these two will get married. The girl is younger by about 2-3 years, I'm feeling 2001.

Tall, red or brown hair, maybe a mix, possibly auburn, blue eyes, fair skin.

Hyunjin.

A Scorpio. I feel like these two will post a lot of couple selfies together, as well as pictures of each other on their accounts.

I feel like these two want a family together but may have a bit of trouble. So, IVF treatment may be involved.

I do feel that they have a very fulfilling, intimate, sex life as well.

This is another couple that I feel met after Stray Kids' disbands or this person may have been forced to retire due to an injury.

This person has/had a good job that they went to University for.

She works overseas, possibly is an immigrant in South Korea. She looks after animals a lot but may also work in human resources.

I feel like Hyunjin is a bit older than this person by 7-9 years but they don't mind. They love each other very much and would run away together if they wanted to.

Brown eyes, brown hair, pale skin, short with soft-to-the-touch, milky skin.