A groundbreaking new tool developed by a team led by Dr. Zev Williams has successfully aided one couple in achieving pregnancy after 15 years of infertility struggles, marking a major breakthrough in the treatment of male-factor infertility.
For nearly two decades, Rosie and her husband tried various fertility treatments, including 15 IVF cycles, before finally finding success with the help of a novel AI-powered system called STAR. Developed to address azoospermia, a condition where no sperm are found in the ejaculate, STAR uses artificial intelligence to scan millions of microscopic images, identifying and isolating rare viable sperm.
The system’s precision and speed have opened doors for couples who were once told they had few or no options. In one early test, embryologists spent two days combing through a sample without success, but STAR found 44 sperm in under an hour.
This breakthrough could signal a shift in how infertility is approached clinically, offering faster, more precise sperm selection and expanded options for couples facing male-factor infertility. The technology may also reduce the need for invasive or costly procedures, making fertility care more accessible to those who previously had limited options.
As Dr. Zev Williams explains, this AI doesn’t replace human touch; it extends it. With STAR, the goal is to give couples facing daunting odds a better chance – something that’s long felt out of reach.
The success of STAR marks a major milestone in the treatment of male-factor infertility and offers renewed possibility for parents and parents-to-be. As research continues, innovations like STAR could provide more families with hope and less guesswork, giving them the chance to grow and build their families.
Source: https://www.mother.ly/pregnancy/new-ai-tool-reshapes-fertility-care