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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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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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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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Smoking and conception
By Monica Stylli on 29/04/2010 17:39:29
Don't wait until you're pregnant to give up smoking - quitting can improve the chances of conception for women and men. Here's how it affects conception, and ways to quit.
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant and have been considering giving up smoking then now is the time to do it. Mary Kittle, in her book Stay Fertile Longer quotes a study that found that women who began smoking before they were 18 were three
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Are modern lifestyles creating infertility?
By Louise Mellor on 27/04/2011 11:38:26
IVF should be considered as normal as rates of infertility grow, claim experts
on achievement," she continued.The study recommended stress-reduction techniques and laughter as a less expensive and potentially more successful option for fertility treatment.Find out what you can do to manage stress before trying to conceive, why giving up
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Endometriosis clues found
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 13/12/2010 13:04:15
Gene research finds chromosomes crucial to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Could better diagnosis and treatment be on the way?
Clues as to why endometriosis develops may have been identified, reports the BBC. Researchers say they have found two variations in DNA that increase the risk of developing the condition.The researchers identified chromosome 1 and chromosome 7 as being crucial players. Chromosome...
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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
Website: http://www.infertilitynetworkuk.com/Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Tel: 020 7291 8200Website: www.hfea.gov.uk/HomeIVF-InfertilityWebsite: www.ivf-infertility.comConditions which affect female fertilityIn around 16 or 17 per cent
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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
developed follows the discovery of a gene called Fragile X and monitors the speed of a woman’s biological clock, providing an early warning of declining fertility.Female infertility findingScientists in China have discovered that ovaries in mice contain stem
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Women picky when it comes to sperm quality
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2010 13:51:31
Successful sperm has to come up to future mum’s high standards, and could help explain why some couples have trouble conceiving
. “We actually think that some women are more choosy than others if you like,” said Professor Sarah Robertson, who is leading the research. “It’s a way of the female body evaluating whether the time is right and whether this particular partner is the right one
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