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A landmark achievement in fertility medicine has been announced as artificial intelligence is credited with helping a couple conceive after 18 years of unsuccessful attempts—a result that could reshape options for millions facing male infertility worldwide. The couple, who struggled with repeated in vitro fertilization (IVF) failures due to the husband’s azoospermia, a severe condition where no measurable sperm are present in semen, finally found success at the Columbia University Fertility Center thanks to a pioneering AI-powered solution known as the STAR method. The case represents the first documented pregnancy enabled by this technology, igniting a new conversation about AI’s growing role in reproductive health (CNN).

A breakthrough in fertility treatment is offering renewed hope for Thai couples dealing with infertility, including azoospermia. Researchers at a premier fertility center used artificial intelligence to help a couple conceive after 18 years of trying. The method, STAR—Sperm Tracking and Recovery—uses AI to identify and retrieve sperm that are nearly invisible to the naked eye, providing a non-invasive alternative to traditional, emotionally demanding procedures.

Male infertility is a global concern, and Thailand is no exception. Data from leading health institutes suggest up to 40% of infertility cases involve male factors, with about 10% of infertile men diagnosed as azoospermic. In Thai society, where family lineage and continuity are highly valued, infertility can carry a heavy social stigma. This reality makes the journey toward parenthood especially challenging, and conventional options such as surgical sperm retrieval or donor sperm can pose emotional and cultural hurdles for many Thai families.