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Infertility breakthroughs update
By Clio FitzHerbert on 03/02/2010 11:07:52
We investigate the latest scientific discoveries that could help infertility
to create human sperm and are a step closer to producing sperm and eggs from stem cells. Watch this space…Test that reads your biological clockSoon you’ll be able to take a test to find out how many childbearing years you have left. The DNA test being
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Is it possible to increase my partner's fertility naturally?
By Clio FitzHerbert on 16/05/2011 09:27:01
Fertility expert Zita West's top tips for boosting your man's fertility
, it damages the sperm DNA and passes on a risk of cancer to your child.3. Avoid recreational drugs, as they can affect sperm quality.4. Keep alcohol to a minimum – try and give up the beer and keep to just an occasional glass of wine; red is best for its
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Why risk of Down’s increases with mum’s age
By Matt Fricker on 03/09/2010 12:30:07
As women grow older, their fertility declines due to a lack of a crucial protein, scientists say
with the wrong number of chromosomes and be considered ‘faulty’, because if cohesin levels are too low, then too many or too few chromosomes can be ejected during meiosis (the ‘ripening’ process in which half of the DNA chromosomes in an immature egg are ejected
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Super magnified sperm increases conception chances
By Kimberley Smith on 11/11/2010 14:32:06
“Giant” sperm could help IVF experts pick the healthiest specimens to use in fertility treatment
problem DNA that can cause miscarriage and other problems for the pregnancy and the baby.“Our experience has shown this technique produces more fertilised eggs, more embryos to transfer or freeze, and a significantly higher pregnancy rate than was possible
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Miracle baby born thanks to IVF development
By Laura Nelson on 02/02/2011 18:01:17
After trying 10 years for a baby, couple become the first in the UK to give birth after using new IVF technique
’s chromosomes with the DNA of the parents. This will identify any genetic problems and boost the chances of a successful fertilisation. Elliott is the first baby to be born in the UK as a result of using the “parental support” method. Mr and Mrs Riley paid
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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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Elton John shows off his cute mini-me son!
By Kimberley Smith on 28/10/2011 15:16:45
Surely all paternity questions are answered with this adorable photo…
together, so without a DNA test, little Zachary’s biological dad is anyone’s guess…More celebrity baby and bump newsNew maternity test could reveal who's the daddy at 12 weeks pregnantMad Men star determined to keep her baby's dad secretIt's a BUMPer week
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Fertility research update
By Clio FitzHerbert on 03/02/2010 11:21:18
From helping weak sperm to new caffeine research, we round up the latest fertility news and developments
of hearing it, but there’s more proof that daily sex can improve your chances of conceiving. A recent study into male infertility found that DNA damaged sperm fell by 26 percent when couples had sex every day.Cut out caffeine and boozeYou’re as likely
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What is amniocentesis?
By ThinkBaby on 23/03/2006 11:27:08
When is an amniocentesis offered, what is involved and what are the risks
cramping has subsided.The amniotic fluid removed contains cells shed from the baby, all of which contain a complete picture of the baby's DNA: It is these cells that are analysed in the lab tests.What are the risks?Amniocentesis does carry a small risk
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