Blog – IVF posts - Page 15 of 17

26th May 2011 / IVF

Sperm freezing and IVF for soldiers

The Ministry of Defence recently announced that soldiers suffering from serious genital injuries will receive three cycles of IVF under a new Military Covenant. This …

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18th May 2011 / IVF

Why a reduction in the number of IVF multiple births is good news

Official figures released by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has shown that fewer twins and triplets are being born through IVF. Why? In …

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12th May 2011 / IVF

Does stress really affect IVF outcomes?

There have been many studies on whether stress levels really affect the outcome of IVF. Some say there is no link – others say there …

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3rd May 2011 / IVF

Can intralipids dietary supplement really improve IVF success?

There has been much reported in the media about the use of an intralipids supplement and its success in helping a couple to conceive their …

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15th April 2011 / IVF

Has your NHS Trust cut IVF funding? Why not be an egg-sharer?

With NHS Primary Care Trusts cutting funding for IVF across the UK, more infertile couples than ever are left with the only option of going …

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21st March 2011 / IVF

New IVF technique could mean the end for mitochondrial disease

The HFEA is planning to review a new IVF technique which could mean the end of mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrial disease is incurable and causes a …

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21st March 2011 / IVF

Would you move house to get NHS IVF treatment?

A poll run by woman’s magazine SHE has revealed that a staggering two-thirds of women would move house if it meant they could access free …

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7th March 2011 / IVF

Stress 'doesn't affect' chances of IVF success

Whilst stress is thought affect whether you conceive naturally, according to new research it doesn’t affect the outcome of IVF. Researchers from Cardiff University assessed …

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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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11th January 2011 / Fertility, IVF, News, Treatments

Single embryo transfer should be the first choice, says new research

Women who have only one embryo transferred during IVF treatment are five times more likely to have a full-term birth than those who receive two …

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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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