July 23rd, 2010
Are you undergoing infertility treatment, or have had infertility treatment? The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) wants to hear from you. In the ‘Have Your Say’ consultation, the HFEA is inviting those going through, or who have had, infertility treatment to comment on their...
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Tags: fertility treatment, Infertility Treatment, IVF
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July 21st, 2010
At the recent fertility conference in Rome, it was revealed that scientists have developed a new test that could help to predict when a woman will start the menopause – and therefore how much ‘time’ she has left to start a...
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Tags: Egg Donors, Eggs, menopause, Women
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July 7th, 2010
The NHS is reviewing its guidelines on IVF, which may lead to women over the age of 40 being entitled to free IVF treatment. Currently, local primary care trusts are recommended by NICE (National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence) to offer women aged 23 to 39 three IVF cycles. But many PCTs don’t offer this due to lack of funding, and have other criteria in place, including whether the woman or indeed her partner has any existing...
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June 28th, 2010
Earlier this month, a story appeared in the media about a Scottish woman who, at age 34 and fearing the ticking of her biological clock, decided to have a baby with her long-term...
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June 25th, 2010
Freezing sperm is one of the many services we offer at Manchester Fertility Services. It is often done when a patient is facing medical treatment that may affect their fertility. Other reasons can include a low, deteriorating sperm count, so freezing the sperm can preserve its...
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Tags: Freezing sperm, IVF, Pregnancy, Sperm
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