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Male infertility breakthrough
By Lara Brunt on 08/06/2011 14:36:05
New test will reduce waiting times for treatment and improve chances of conception, say scientists.
% of cases, the problems are related to the man," said Professor Sheena Lewis who leads the university's reproductive medicine research group."Good quality sperm DNA is closely associated with getting pregnant and having a healthy baby, and the Sperm
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Acupuncture in Pregnancy
By Debra Stottor on 13/02/2009 10:52:30
Is acupuncture safe in pregnancy? Can it be used to help with pregnancy problems or discomforts?
There are many supporters for acupuncture for fertility and acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology in labour but can it be useful as a tool to allieviate pregnancy discomforts?What is acupuncture?This branch of Chinese medicine uses ultra
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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/07/2009 01:16:27
Getting pregnant straight away is possible but the chances are it'll take at least six months, so what do you need to know now?
whether fertility has already become a problem or you just want to understand more about conception. It's not half as daunting or academic as their title suggests!
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New genetic test could predict early menopause
By Marina Nelson on 18/10/2010 17:15:19
Women in their 20s may soon have a genetic test to predict when they'll go through the menopause
Women could soon be able to workout how long they could delay having children, a new study reports.One in 20 women starts the menopause before the age of 46, which can affect fertility up to a decade earlier, said BBC News.Genetic researchers from
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Illegal sperm donor website owners get suspended sentence
By Kimberley Smith on 13/10/2010 12:47:26
Fines and community service for two businessmen who offered anonymous sperm donors to women online
.This is the first case of its kind that has gone to court and the Human Fertility and Embryo Authority (HFEA) has since launched an investigation into similar sperm donor websites. This case has brought up the question of the legality of these sites that operate
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New rules insist only one in ten IVF births be multiple
By Anna Lewis on 09/02/2012 14:16:02
Only one in ten births following IVF treatment should be twins or triplets under new regulations
Fertility clinics have been told to reduce the number of multiple pregnancies that result from IVF treatment.Multiple births are the biggest risk associated with the treatment, so the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has lowered
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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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The official definition of 'infertility'
By Laura Lee Davies on 11/04/2007 01:42:12
Three months? A year? Or more? How long do doctors wait until they will diagnose 'infertility'?
couples who have no fertility problems can find they take a few months to successfully get pregnant.Average time-frame for successful conceptionThe question, 'How long does it take to conceive?' is frequently asked.According to the regulatory body known
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Zita West's new TTC guide
By Sarah Lawson on 25/02/2008 01:30:30
Fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West has published a valuable book to inspire, reassure and support couples when they are trying for a baby
Zita West is a renowned expert who runs a clinic helping couples when they are trying for a baby. Even those who do not encounter any fertility problems often have many questions: the best odds for successful conception; ensuring the optimum chances
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The Rhythm Method, or madness?
By ThinkBaby on 18/08/2005 14:55:18
Why the rhythm method is unreliable for both contraception and pregnancy planning
to conception.The rhythm method uses the length of past cycles and the assumption that ovulation occurs fourteen days before the start of your period to predict future ovulation. The problems with this method are twofold. One, that the length of the average
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