Blog – IVF posts - Page 16 of 18

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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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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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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15th November 2010 / IVF

Do you really need IVF?

Katie Price's desire to have a child with husband Alex Reid is well documented in the tabloid media and women’s magazines. But what is surprising …

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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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1st November 2010 / Fertility, IVF, News

More babies born to older mums - But how many were IVF?

A new report has shown that a fifth of all babies – that’s over 140,000 children - born in England and Wales last year were …

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5th October 2010 / Fertility, IVF, News, Treatments

IVF breakthrough could help increase success rates

Scientists in the US claim to have developed a way to identify which embryos are more viable than others, increasing the chances of successful pregnancy …

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22nd September 2010 / Fertility, IVF, News, Treatments

'Twin Boom' strengthens case for single embryo transfer

Retail giant Tesco has been in the media boasting about the increase in sales of their twin buggies. Store bosses say demand for double pushchairs …

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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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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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