A Couple Wagers Time, Hope and $300,000 on a Quest for Children

November 14, 2025

image of an oocyte being fertilized with a needle

(WSJ) – In clinical terms, IVF involves removing eggs from a woman, fertilizing them in a lab with sperm and implanting embryos in the uterus. In human terms, it is an emotional and costly undertaking, circumscribed by science, chance and luck. As a practical matter, it is a gamble that no one can tell you when to stop. (Read More)