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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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22nd November 2010 / Fertility, News, Treatments

New egg freezing service

We’re now able to offer our patients an egg-freezing service after being granted approval by the HFEA. Here are some common egg-freezing FAQs so you …

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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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26th October 2010 / Fertility, Infertility, News, Treatments

New fertility device - As successful as IVF?

A new fertility device which charts ovulation has been launched by British scientists, with the claim that it’s comparable to IVF in terms of successful …

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19th October 2010 / Fertility, Infertility, News, Treatments

Struggling to conceive a second baby?

Myleene Klass has been in the media this week talking about her 18-month struggle to conceive a second child. The TV presenter, who recently announced …

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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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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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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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5th May 2010 / News

Open Evening for Couples who need to use a Sperm Donor

Private infertility clinic Manchester Fertility is holding an open evening on Thursday 20 May to give couples who need to use a sperm donor the …

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