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...
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Posts Tagged ‘IVF’
IVF funding cuts – saving money at infertility’s expense
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Common conditions that cause infertility
Monday, August 9th, 2010It’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?......
Read More »Obesity and IVF – A weighty issue
Friday, August 6th, 2010One of the topics discussed at the recent fertility conference in Rome was whether being overweight affects the outcome of IVF treatment. According to a UK study, carried out in London, being overweight or obese can significantly increase your risk of...
Read More »HFEA to be axed – What this means for patients
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, responsible for the regulation of fertility clinics and the use of embryos and sperm in treatment, is to be closed down by the...
Read More »Have your say on fertility issues
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Are 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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