The Woman Who Paved the Way for IVF
Nautilus • 2/9/2026
Summary
Miriam Menkin played a crucial role in the development of in vitro fertilization (IVF), although she did not achieve the same level of fame as her colleague John Rock. The procedure that has changed many lives would not be possible without her contributions.
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