AI Breakthrough Brings Pregnancy Joy After 18-Year Struggle

Jul 04, 2025
CNN
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Summary

A couple achieves pregnancy after 18 years through AI technology that scans semen samples, locating rare sperm cells for IVF at Columbia University Fertility Center.

Key Points

  • A couple is now pregnant after 18 years of trying thanks to AI technology that helped find hidden sperm
  • The STAR method uses AI to scan semen samples and identify rare sperm cells in men with azoospermia
  • Doctors at Columbia University Fertility Center recovered 3 sperm cells using STAR and fertilized the woman's eggs via IVF

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