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New technique reveals which embryos have best chance of IVF success
By Lara Brunt on 11/08/2011 09:42:48
Scientists believe they could improve the success of IVF pregnancies by looking for movements within fertilised eggs before they're implanted
. This method would enable doctors to implant only the healthiest of embryos, leading to safer pregnacies and better success rates.Also in the news:Simple hormone test predicts how long women remain fertileCrackdown on 'rip-off' IVF clinicsIVF pregnancy
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First genetic test to predict IVF success
By Susie Boone on 20/12/2010 17:15:47
Scientists identify gene closely linked with likelihood to conceive through IVF
likely to conceive with IVF.The lowest pregnancy chances genotype was also found to be linked to a higher rate of polycystic ovaries, which can itself cause fertility problems.“This is the first evidence reported in medical literature that one specific
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20-year-old embryo used in successful IVF
By Kimberley Smith on 11/10/2010 14:41:46
Healthy baby born using record-breaking 20-year-old frozen embryo
A healthy baby has been born, conceived using an embryo frozen 20 years ago. This is the longest period of time an embryo has been stored before being successful in the IVF process.The embryo, which is an egg that has already been fertilised
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Women prepared to pay huge sums to get pregnant
By Kimberley Smith on 07/09/2010 16:04:53
A tenth of women trying to conceive over 30 would pay up to £50, 000 for guaranteed IVF success
A tenth of UK women over 30 who are trying to get pregnant would pay up to £50, 000 for fertility treatment if success could be guaranteed, a survey by Red magazine has found.The magazine surveyed 2,000 women between the ages of 30 and 45 and found
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Couples more likely to conceive with nutritional therapy than IVF
By Kimberley Smith on 08/02/2011 13:33:49
Pregnancy success rates for couples following a healthy nutritional plan is higher than IVF, according to research
A good diet could be more successful for getting pregnant than fertility treatment, reveals a new study.The research by Foresight, a charity that helps couples conceive naturally, has suggested that nutritional therapy can be 30% more successful
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iPhone app for fertility treatment?
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2010 15:27:11
A new fertility application for the iPhone offers medical and psychological consultations at the touch of a button
fertility drugs if required.The app hopes to cut down on the need for £300-an-hour consultations at fertility centres. The counselling side offers couples the chance to explore emotional barriers to successful conception.Dubbed the “iBaby”, the app
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IVF news update
By Clio FitzHerbert on 03/02/2010 11:30:41
We take a look at the most important new breakthroughs in IVF treatment
New screening technique boosts IVF success rateThe IVF success rate could double for TTC-ers thanks to a new screening technique. Up to half the eggs of younger women and up to 75% in women over 39 carry abnormal chromosomes, which is a major cause
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IVF success lessened by air pollution?
By Kimberley Smith on 12/05/2010 14:40:22
Contaminated air may hinder women trying to get pregnant using IVF
Scientists have found a link between the levels of air pollution and success rates of fertility treatment in the biggest ecological research of its kind.The scientists hope the knowledge of ecological effects on reproductive health will help doctors
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Men responsible for half of infertility cases
By Jenny Bamberger on 04/11/2011 17:07:05
Half of couples seeking IVF treatment are due to male fertility problems
in their lifestyle and possibly avoid the need for couples to undergo fertility treatment.“Where a couple still does need fertility treatment, then improving sperm quality can also improve the chances of success,” Allan added.Lifestyle changes wont improve a man
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New ovulation predictor “as effective as IVF”
By Kimberley Smith on 18/10/2010 15:45:10
British fertility device provides an alternative to IVF treatment in cases of secondary or unexplained infertility
A fertility device that measures tiny changes in a woman’s temperature has been invented, claiming a success rate similar to IVF. Much cheaper than IVF and non invasive, the DuoFertility system works by recording body temperature 20,000 times a day
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