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Woman advertises eggs on internet to pay student debt
By Kimberley Smith on 05/05/2010 14:49:34
Fertility experts warn egg donors to use official IVF clinics after woman offers eggs for sale on Gumtree
A woman used the free classified website Gumtree to try to sell her eggs to couples having trouble conceiving.Marje Khan, who attended Brunel University 10 years ago, told the Evening Standard she hoped to earn £4,500 from her eggs to pay off some of her £50 000 student loans.“It...
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Sex not needed to make babies as IVF takes over?
By Kimberley Smith on 17/05/2010 17:44:13
IVF will become the most common way to conceive within a decade, say scientists
Scientists believe that IVF will replace sex as the standard way to have a baby in the next 10 years. As couples wait longer to try for a baby, they are less likely to conceive naturally and sex will be a leisure pursuit rather than for reproduction!Dr John Yovich, who co-wrote t...
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IVF breakthrough – test to pick top sperm
By Kimberley Smith on 02/06/2010 14:55:58
Male fertility could get a boost as experts discover how to test for most fertile sperm with best DNA
A new test focusing on the quality of male sperm may provide a breakthrough for IVF cases where male infertility is the cause.Researchers in the US have developed a test that selects sperm with the highest DNA integrity, rather than assuming that a high sperm count or active sper...
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Clues to post-natal depression offer hope of cure
By Kimberley Smith on 21/06/2010 13:48:58
A drop in hormone levels shortly after giving birth linked to onset of PND and baby blues
,” said Dr Julia Sacher who led the research. “This could have an impact on prevention and treatment of postpartum depression in the future,” she added.Other studies into the condition have even suggested it may soon be possible to screen mums
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IVF success reduced by alcohol
By Kimberley Smith on 21/12/2010 13:51:26
Drinking even a small amount during early IVF stages may prevent fertilisation
Drinking as little as four alcoholic drinks a week has been linked to a lower IVF success rate by a new study in the US.After taking into account age, weight and smoking as well as other factors that may affect the success of IVF, the study found that a higher drinking rate was l...
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Pregnancy urine test could predict pre-eclampsia
By Marina Nelson on 25/11/2010 11:46:30
Scientists have devised a test that could identify mums-to-be most likely to develop high blood pressure
this with the guidance of your doctor or midwife.If you’re worried about developing pre-eclampsia, have a look at our detection and treatment guide.
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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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Obstetric Cholestasis
By Kimberley Smith on 15/03/2012 15:14:20
Symptoms, risks and what you need to know about Obstetric Cholostasis and itching in pregnancy
charts and scans.TreatmentThe only thing that will make your OC go away is the birth of your baby. This, coupled with the risks for the baby, often means sufferers are induced at week 37 or 38. Some creams can help treat the itching topically
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Alex Reid has “superman sperm”
By Kimberley Smith on 03/11/2010 12:46:54
Katie Price’s husband claims troubles getting pregnant are not physical
Katie Price’s husband, cage fighter Alex Reid, has added to his wife’s IVF revelations. Katie Price discussed her disappointments trying to conceive in a recent interview but Alex claims the problem isn’t physical.“We are both fine but something wasn’t happening,” he wrote in his...
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Injections to treat Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
By Kimberley Smith on 29/02/2012 11:49:27
Injections for post-baby SUI are available on the NHS and offer a choice before surgery for mums still suffering with bladder weakness after recovering from childbirth
developed a new treatment that uses injections to offer a less invasive treatment that only involves day surgery and a local anaesthetic.“SUI is a silent epidemic that women are really scared to come forward and talk about,” explains Mr Steve Foley, lead
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