Posts by Rihannah Leech-Ratchford - Page 45 of 47

21st September 2010 / Treatments

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 …

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7th September 2010 / Treatments

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 …

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1st September 2010 / Treatments

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 …

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23rd August 2010 / Advice, Fertility, Infertility

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 …

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23rd August 2010 / Advice, Infertility, IVF, Treatments

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 …

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9th August 2010 / Infertility, Treatments

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 …

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6th August 2010 / News

Obesity and IVF - A weighty issue

One of the topics discussed at the recent fertility conference in Rome was whether being overweight affects the outcome of IVF treatment. According to a …

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3rd August 2010 / News

HFEA to be axed - What this means for patients

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, responsible for the regulation of fertility clinics and the use of embryos and sperm in treatment, is to be …

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23rd July 2010 / Fertility, Infertility, IVF

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 …

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21st July 2010 / IVF

Menopause test - Predicting your biological clock?

At the recent fertility conference in Rome, it was revealed that scientists have developed a new test that could help to predict when a woman …

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7th July 2010 / News

Could over 40's get free IVF treatment?

The NHS is reviewing its guidelines on IVF, which may lead to women over the age of 40 being entitled to free IVF treatment. Currently, …

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28th June 2010 / Infertility

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, …

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