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Being just a little overweight affects IVF success, say experts
By Lara Brunt on 05/10/2011 11:49:33
Overweight - not necessarily obese - women have a lower chance of success when it comes to fertility treatment
Women who are overweight are less likely to have a baby through IVF and have an increased risk of miscarriage if they do fall pregnant, new research shows.The study of more than 400 women having IVF treatment revealed that the chance of having a
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Light drinkers refused IVF to save NHS money
By Kimberley Smith on 04/10/2010 13:19:29
Slightly exceeding the recommended weekly alcohol limit could lead to refusal of free fertility treatment on the NHS
Couples who drink even slightly more than the recommended weekly limit are being refused free fertility treatment in a bid by the NHS to cut costs, reports the Daily Mail.Women may even be penalised if their husbands are considered to drink more
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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
and secondary or unexplained infertility, our monitoring device is achieving great results.According to a recent survey 1 in 10 women had tried some type of fertility treatment. If you’ve been trying for a baby for a year or more, find out how to investigate
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Cervical abnormalities and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/04/2006 14:24:50
A new study links premature and low-weight births to some treatments for abnormal cervical cells.
Research suggests that some treatment for cervical abnormalities could increase the risk of having premature or low-birthweight babies, or an increased chance of needing a caesarian delivery.The study, carried out at a hospital in Lancashire
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Pregnant Mariah Carey explains how she beat fertility troubles
By Kimberley Smith on 01/11/2010 14:44:34
Hormone treatments, body cleanses and tips from Celine Dion - songstress Mariah talks about her difficulties trying to conceive
kind of situation and prepared,” Mariah explained. She also underwent hormone treatment combined with acupuncture on the advice of Celine Dion.“I did end up being on progesterone like every month to go through the cycles – especially after going through
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Miracle baby for mum after 4 miscarriages in a year
By Kimberley Smith on 15/10/2010 17:19:30
New treatment helped mum to have a healthy pregnancy after losing 4 babies
A mum who suffered four miscarriages early in her pregnancies has given birth to a healthy baby boy, thanks to a pioneering new drug trial.Mum Elizabeth Baker endured the heartache of miscarrying four pregnancies at between 6 and 10 weeks. “I didn’t know what was causing my misc...
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NHS to save money by suspending IVF?
By Kimberley Smith on 09/12/2010 13:26:24
Health Secretary concerned NHS trusts are suspending IVF treatment due to funding problems
Despite NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guidelines that state infertile couples should be allowed three IVF cycles on the NHS, several local trusts have suspended treatment to save cash.Currently eight trusts have suspended new IVF
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Canadian radio show hosts ‘win a baby’ competition
By Amanda Pauley on 12/09/2011 11:21:18
Ottawa’s Hot 89.9 is giving away IVF treatment to one listener
Want a baby? Why not win one? Is the philosophy of Canadian radio station Ottawa Hot 89.9.The station’s popular Morning Hot Tub show is running a ‘win a baby’ competition, vowing to give $35,000 worth of IVF treatment to the listener with the best
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What is 'assisted conception'?
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/09/2010 01:39:01
Assisted conception or assisted reproductive technology can help a woman to get pregnant through various treatments.
Help with conception and fertility treatments Assisted conception is when any means are used to help a woman conceive who is not able to or is having trouble getting pregnant just through sexual intercourse. Sometimes you will hear
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UK couples travelling for IVF unprotected by insurance
By Kimberley Smith on 03/12/2010 13:30:34
Having IVF treatment abroad may risk invalidating your travel insurance if you don’t read the small print
Though it’s becoming increasingly popular for British couples to travel abroad for fertility treatment, there may be hidden risks you haven’t even considered.According to the Infertility Network UK, 76% of British couples struggling to conceive
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