Archive for category 'Treatments'. Page 3 of 4

  • 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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  • 5th
    Oct
    2010

    IVF breakthrough could help increase success rates

    Scientists in the US claim to have developed a way to identify which embryos are more viable than others, increasing the chances of successful pregnancy through IVF. In the study, scientists discovered three key features which are present in the most viable embryos – those which grew into blastocysts, which are embryos that have been allowed to develop in the lab for longer before being transferred into the uterus...

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  • 29th
    Sep
    2010

    Single embryo transfer - What does it mean for me?

    Your questions answered….all about single embryo transfer:

    I’m about to go through IVF, and I’ve read something about single embryo transfer. What does this mean?

    Single embryo transfer (SET) is when only one embryo is transferred for your IVF cycle, instead of two or three.

    Won’t this mean my chances of pregnancy are reduced?

    No. SET is considered only when you have a good prognosis of getting pregnant. By that, for example, we mean that you’re within a certai...

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  • 22nd
    Sep
    2010

    'Twin Boom' strengthens case for single embryo transfer

    Retail giant Tesco has been in the media boasting about the increase in sales of their twin buggies. Store bosses say demand for double pushchairs have soared by 90 per cent since 2007...

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  • 21st
    Sep
    2010

    IVF success rates - What do they mean for you?

    IVF has helped many couples with fertility problems to have children, but how likely is it to work for you?

    IVF success rates vary dependent upon your age, and the exact cause of your infertility. Many infertility clinics often give you a snapshot of their success rates, but make sure if you’re researching clinics that you ask for results for your specific age group.

    Crucially, you should also ask to see the not just the pregnancy rate at the clinic for your age, but the live birth rate....

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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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  • 1st
    Sep
    2010

    IVF funding cuts - saving money at infertility's expense

    In recent weeks both the Isle of Man and Warrington Primary Care Trust have announced cuts in their funding of infertility treatment.

    The Isle of Man government has slashed its budget for infertility treatment by half, and infertile couples now have to meet much stricter criteria to even be considered for the one cycle of IVF that the Manx Government will pay for. This includes being in a stable relationship, non-smoking, not overweight, within certain age limits and infertile for at least thre...

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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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  • 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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