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Can diet and weight really affect men's fertility?
27th March 2012 / Fertility

Can diet and weight really affect men's fertility?

If you’re planning a pregnancy it makes sense to ensure you’re as healthy as possible, and for men even more so as two new studies …

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14th March 2012 / News

NHS Trusts restrict IVF for smokers and the obese

NHS Trusts across England are coming under fire once again for restricting access to IVF treatment – this time for those it deems obese or …

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Does your age really indicate whether IVF will work?
12th March 2012 / Advice

Does your age really indicate whether IVF will work?

If you’re an older woman you may think your chances of having a baby via IVF are slim, and although it’s true that generally the …

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23rd February 2012 / Advice

Struggling to conceive? Read our advice

If you’ve been trying for a baby but haven’t had any success yet, you may be wondering if you’re infertile. Although it’s estimated that one …

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20th February 2012 / Fertility

Will multiple birth rate cut affect your chances of IVF success?

News that the HFEA has ordered both private and NHS infertility clinics to cut their multiple birth rate even further may make you think that …

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13th February 2012 / Fertility

Baby born from sperm frozen 25 years ago

It’s well known that sperm can be frozen and thawed in later years for use in infertility treatment, but now a baby has been born …

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6th February 2012 / Fertility

Can sunshine or acupuncture really boost your pregnancy chances?

There’s been a lot in the media lately about whether something as simple as a daily dose of sunshine or even acupuncture can really help …

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Oldham fertility nurse's compassion leads to nomination for top national prize
6th February 2012 /

Oldham fertility nurse's compassion leads to nomination for top national prize

Oldham fertility nurse Sharon Bannatyne is in the running for a prestigious national prize after being nominated for a top caring award by one of …

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27th January 2012 / News

Lean on me - why our support is crucial when you go through IVF

We’ve had some fantastic news here at Manchester Fertility. One of our fertility nurses – Sharon Bannatyne – has made it through to the national …

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19th January 2012 / News

IVF and over 40? New study reveals multiple pregnancy risk is lower

Since the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority set new guidelines aimed at reducing the number of IVF multiple births to just 15 per cent by …

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10th January 2012 / News

Can you ever predict miscarriage? What's new from the British Fertility Society Annual Conference

The British Fertility Society held its annual conference last week and our team was in attendance. One of the major headlines to report from the …

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9th January 2012 / Infertility

Do IVF clinics really exploit the infertile?

There was much debate in the media recently following claims by Lord Robert Winston that many IVF clinics in the UK – both private and …

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