Fertility Blog

Archive for category 'Infertility'. Page 2 of 3

  • 15th
    Nov
    2010

    Do you really need IVF?

    Katie Price’s desire to have a child with husband Alex Reid is well documented in the tabloid media and women’s magazines. But what is surprising is that they recently revealed that they’d undergone not one but two unsuccessful IVF attempts in a bid to get pregnant...

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  • 8th
    Nov
    2010

    Is the infertility 'industry' exploiting women?

    A recent article in the media - written incidentally by a woman in her 40’s has just had her first baby naturally so as such isn’t affected by infertility issues herself - labelled the IVF and reproductive medicine industry as ‘exploitative’, claiming it puts profits before human emotions...

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  • 26th
    Oct
    2010

    New fertility device - As successful as IVF?

    A new fertility device which charts ovulation has been launched by British scientists, with the claim that it’s comparable to IVF in terms of successful pregnancy. The DuoFertility system, which costs almost £500, charts temperature changes in the body via a patch worn on the skin, and using this data can pinpoint the most fertile days of the menstrual cycle...

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  • 19th
    Oct
    2010

    Struggling to conceive a second baby?

    Myleene Klass has been in the media this week talking about her 18-month struggle to conceive a second child. The TV presenter, who recently announced her pregnancy, says it was extremely difficult to get pregnant a second time, and was considering IVF after months of no success. But on the advice of her doctor, decided to continue trying for a few more months, eventually resulting in pregnancy without the need for infertility treatment...

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  • 7th
    Sep
    2010

    What is IUI?

    IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a common infertility treatment that can help couples conceive. It is often the first treatment to be recommended when couples have ‘unexplained infertility’ – that is no medical reason why they cannot get pregnant...

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  • 23rd
    Aug
    2010

    Do irregular periods affect my fertility?

    Menstrual cycle problems are a common cause of infertility for many women. Irregular periods are when you have a sustained, long-term pattern over several months of different lengths of cycle, as all women will usually have one or two irregular cycles occasionally...

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  • 23rd
    Aug
    2010

    Does stress really affect your chance of conception?

    So you’ve been trying for a baby and so far, you’ve had no luck. You may be wondering if you’re infertile, but now a new study has shown that high stress levels may be a reason why you’ve not conceived...

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  • 9th
    Aug
    2010

    Common conditions that cause infertility

    It’s a fact that around one in six couples in the UK will need help to get pregnant, and more couples than ever are needing IVF to have a baby. But why are so many women seemingly not able to get pregnant naturally?...

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  • 23rd
    Jul
    2010

    Have your say on fertility issues

    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 care...

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  • 28th
    Jun
    2010

    Fertility MOT - Be prepared

    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 partner.

    She booked in for a fertility check at her local hospital, which is a similar service to the Fertility MOT we offer.

    She was told after tests that her fertility levels were below average for a woman her age – and that she should start trying seriously trying for a baby straight away to maximise her cha...



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