Blog – Advice posts - Page 17 of 17

4th February 2011 / Advice, Treatments

Surrogacy hits the headlines

Surrogacy is the hot headline of the day thanks to Hollywood and a very unusual court case. Nicole Kidman has had a second baby via …

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4th February 2011 / Advice, Fertility, IVF

Why wait to have children?

Most women are aware that their fertility declines with age, but now an official study by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has warned …

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21st January 2011 / Advice, Infertility, IVF, Treatments

Endometriosis and infertility

Endometriosis is thought to affect up to two million women in the UK. If you’re one of them, you may be concerned about how the …

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22nd December 2010 / Advice, Fertility, Infertility, IVF, Treatments

More single women and same-sex couples seek pregnancy help

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has reported a big increase in the number of same-sex couples and single women receiving fertility treatment. Apparently there …

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7th December 2010 / Advice, IVF, News, Treatments

IVF doesn't increase cancer risk, says scientists

A Swedish study has provided scientific evidence that fertility treatment such as IVF doesn’t increase your risk of developing cancer. Previous studies have hinted at …

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1st December 2010 / Advice, Infertility, News, Treatments

Is obesity to blame for falling sperm counts?

European men could be facing a fertility crisis after a new study revealed that 40 per cent of men aged 18-25 have sperm counts too …

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19th November 2010 / Advice, IVF, Treatments

Coping with the 'two-week wait' following IVF

It’s a tense, and nerve-wracking time for the many couples who come through our doors. Online forums offer plenty of advice from fellow ‘two-week waiters’ …

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8th November 2010 / Advice, Infertility, IVF, Treatments

Is the infertility 'industry' exploiting women?

A recent article in the media - written incidentally by a woman in her 40’s has just had her first baby naturally so as such …

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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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3rd February 2010 / Advice, Fertility

When to seek pregnancy help from a fertility specialist

I’m often asked how long should a couple try for a baby before seeking our help. We know it can be incredibly frustrating, and worrying, …

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3rd February 2010 / Advice, General, IVF

How to get IVF treatment on the NHS - will your Local Authority pay?

Anyone who has ever sought NHS-funded fertility treatment will tell you that it’s often down to where you live – not your fertility problem – …

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