Posts by Rihannah Leech-Ratchford - Page 38 of 47

Egg-sharing IVF - what are your chances of pregnancy?
11th April 2012 / Treatments

Egg-sharing IVF - what are your chances of pregnancy?

If you need IVF but don’t qualify for NHS treatment or can’t get it where you live because your local primary care trust has stopped …

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25 years since our First IVF Baby
3rd April 2012 / News

25 years since our First IVF Baby

It’s hard to believe it but this week marks 25 years since our very first IVF baby was born. Philip John Hood made his arrival …

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Would you think about preserving your fertility because of medical treatment?
29th March 2012 / Advice

Would you think about preserving your fertility because of medical treatment?

If you’re facing treatment for cancer which could mean your fertility is affected, would you consider freezing your eggs? According to a new report from …

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Would £35 a visit encourage you to become a sperm donor?
29th March 2012 /

Would £35 a visit encourage you to become a sperm donor?

A leading Manchester sperm and egg donor bank is expecting more men and women in the region to consider being egg and sperm donors when …

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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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