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New league for fertility clinics
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2006 01:34:07
The HFEA have published the latest information about fertility clinics across the UK as an interactive guide for patients.
The HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) which regulates all licensed fertility clinics in the UK, has just released its latest report on the current state of clinics and the process of assisted conception.To tie in with this annual
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Fibroids and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2007 02:41:06
Fibroids are benign growths which are common and do not necessarily affect conception or pregnancy, but it can be important to be aware of them.
them fully with your GP before taking anything.Fibroids can also cause very heavy or irregular periods, which can affect your opportunities to conceive with available eggs, or the presence of a large fibroid could hamper the chances of a fertilized egg
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Does Soya Affect Fertility?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2008 02:42:53
Can soy-based products affect a man's or a woman's ability to successfully conceive?
on the increasingly wide thinking that if a woman is having fertility problems, she should cut out soy plant-based foods, in order to keep in check the hormonal balance needed for egg production and successful conception. This is because there are chemicals
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Know-how: Acupuncture and Fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2008 00:07:33
When you are trying to get pregnant, finding natural ways to give your system a push can be the next positive step
Whilst addressing the question How long does it take to conceive? you will find that it's perfectly normal for a couple without any known or unknown fertility issues to take six to 12 months to successful get pregnant. Yet, after six months
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Male contraceptive does not harm fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/05/2006 01:12:47
Researchers believe that the male 'hormonal' contraceptive does not cause long-term infertility.
to full sperm production afterwards. These contraceptive treatments are given by injection or implant.The American research suggests that a man having contraceptive treatment for a year could find his fertility sperm level restored in less than five months
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Male fertility – get the right nutrients
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 15:37:17
Would-be dads should check their diet for the right nutrients to increase chances of conception.
Much is made of what a woman should be doing in order to conceive, but it takes two to ‘tango’!Although any man or woman on a healthy diet should already be taking in the right nutrients to increase chances of a healthy conception, there are supplements which some doctors recomme...
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Fertility-boosting foods shopping list
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 16:02:00
What should you have on your supermarket shopping list to enhance your conception chances?
Okay, so it's possible to get accidentally pregnant after a curry and too many pints (!), but the odds of conceiving can generally be enhanced if both the man and the woman are eating a better diet. If you're trying to conceive at the moment, maybe try adding these to your next s...
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Endometriosis and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2009 01:44:57
Problems with the lining of the womb can severly hamper your chances of successful conception, but what should you look for, and what treatment does it require?
Endometriosis is one of the gynaecological problems that can severely affect your ability to successfully conceive.What is endometriosis?Endometrium is the tissue which lines the womb. This thickens during the menstrual cycle in order to house a fertilsed egg, and on months when ...
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Men's health and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/08/2007 01:55:06
Previous illness or surgery, as well as ongoing conditions like diabetes can affect male fertility
There are various lifestyle and gynaelogical issues which can affect a woman's fertility (find out about them by clicking here), but often men get left out of the picture, and in reality there are many health issues which can also affect a man
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New book on PCOS
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/08/2006 01:07:48
Two authors publish 'The Ultimate PCOS Handbook', aimed at helping sufferers deal with life, health and fertility.
PCOS Handbook' is published by HarperThorsons and costs £14.99 paperback (or cheaper, online through sites like Amazon). The subtitle pretty much sums up the content: 'Lose weight, boost fertility, clear skin and restore self-esteem'.For more about
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