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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
of cases is it an instance of female infertility, with nearly another third of cases due to male-related issues such as low sperm count. Then there is another group again which are simply 'unexplained'.Useful contactsInfertility Network UKTel: 08701 188088
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Sperm cells made from female embryo
By Susie Boone on 23/12/2010 06:50:14
Amazing scientific breakthrough may allow female couples to have their own children
Scientists have managed to create basic sperm cells out of female embryonic stem cells. This means that in the future two women may be able to have their own biological children, without the need for a man!The researchers from the University
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New female fertility test
By ThinkBaby on 25/01/2006 15:30:03
A new test kit could help women gauge how quickly their fertility is declining.
but keen to put off the time when they try to get pregnant. The blood test looks for three different hormones which are key to fertility, in the woman’s blood. These are then compared to levels in the average female of her age. Although the test is now
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Female fertility – get the right nutrients
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 29/04/2010 15:37:16
If you’re trying to conceive, make sure you’re getting the right nutrients to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
If you’re a would-be-mum following a healthy diet, you’re probably getting many, if not all, the nutrients needed to increase your chances of conceiving. That said, even if you are eating well, your doctor might have recommended you take certain supplements, too. Here’s a rundown...
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Women undergoing needless IVF because clinics ignore male fertility
By Daniella Delaney on 25/01/2012 11:15:13
Hundreds of IVF cycles are unsuccessful because they wrongly focus on female infertility, according to experts
County Hospital, Winchester, says: "The majority of fertility clinics are gynaecology-led, where the emphasis is on investigating the female partner and carrying out assisted conception."The investigation and treatment of male-related fertility problems
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Winner of Masterchef says pregnancy gave her the edge
By Kimberley Smith on 05/11/2010 13:08:50
Masterchef’s first female professional chef winner claims being pregnant heightened her senses and help her win the title
been offered a job by judge Michel Roux Jnr. Claire and French chef husband, Marc, are expecting a baby boy and hope to one day open their own restaurant together.“It feels brilliant, but at the time I didn't know I was the first female winner. Men have
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New £300 pregnancy test reveals baby’s sex at week 7
By Kimberley Smith on 02/11/2010 14:21:17
A new blood test can tell if your developing foetus is male or female much earlier than current ultrasound scans
. If no Y DNA is found, the baby’s chromosomes must be XX and therefore female. Experts claim the test is 99% accurate and can take place far earlier than the traditional 20 week ultrasound scan.Anti-abortion groups have voiced concerns that discovering
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RAF officer sent home after admitting she was pregnant
By Kimberley Smith on 04/06/2010 15:48:41
Female Air Force officer wins tribunal after pregnancy announcement affected promotion prospects
A female RAF officer, who suffered discrimination after announcing her pregnancy at 12 weeks, has won compensation. A tribunal found that the officer, who declined to be named, should not have been removed from her post after her revelation.The RAF
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More single women and lesbians become mums thanks to new IVF rules
By Kimberley Smith on 20/12/2010 13:27:09
Changes in the law have led to an increase in babies born to families with female-only role models
Changes in the laws surrounding IVF treatment have led to an increase in babies being born to just mums. The number of lesbian couples and single women attempting to get pregnant via IVF has grown massively after rules on the importance of a male role model were relaxed.Nearly 35...
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The more stressed you are, the more likely you'll give birth to a girl
By Daniella Delaney on 17/10/2011 08:42:29
New findings mean the economic downturn could see a boom in female babies
Women who are more stressed out while trying for a baby are more likely to give birth to girls, a new study has revealed.Boffins at Oxford University monitored the lives of 338 UK women who were trying to get pregnant.Spooky coincidence or can you really influence the sex of your...
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