Year: 2017
Vitamin D Could Improve IVF Outcomes
A recent study is the largest to date that examines how vitamin D affects fertility in women who are undergoing fertility treatment, namely IVF. For decades scientists have known that...
Dealing with Infertility Over Christmas
While Christmas and the surrounding holidays are a wonderful time to relax and see family and friends, it can be particularly difficult or stressful for people experiencing infertility or going...
Air Pollution May Affect Sperm Quality
High levels of air pollution have recently been associated with poor sperm quality, and could be partially responsible for the drop in male fertility uncovered by a study earlier this...
The Most Common Fertility Myths
Like any health issue, fertility is surrounded with myths and outdated information which can confuse people who are trying to conceive or even reduce their chances of success. Our doctors...
Is Red Wine Good for Fertility?
A recent study on the effects of alcohol on ovarian reserve resulted in a spate of newspaper articles claiming that red wine has a positive effect on fertility – the...
How Do STIs Affect Fertility?
Regular sexual health checks are essential for good health, regardless of the number of partners you have had. If you would like to conceive, it is especially important to ensure...
Older Fathers Pass on More Gene Mutations Than Mothers
A study that investigated the genomes of thousands of Icelandic parents and children has concluded that older fathers pass on far more genetic mutations to children than mothers do. Researchers...
Asthma May Affect Your Fertility
Women who suffer from asthma are more likely to require fertility treatment in order to conceive, according to a new study. Research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress...
Previous IVF Pregnancy Increases Chances of Success
Fertility treatments can be stressful, and for women with an existing history of miscarriage it can be disheartening and painful to experience more. However, there is hope for couples who...
Male Obesity is Linked to Poorer Sperm Quality
Weight and body mass have a large impact on fertility – while previous research has largely focused on the link between female weight and fertility, a recent study published in...
Implanting Two Embryos Could Reduce Chances of Pregnancy
Implanting two embryos during IVF has been the default technique for certain groups in order to maximise the chances of pregnancy, especially in the past when techniques were less refined,...
Common Flame Retardants Associated with Lower Rates of Pregnancy
Couples experiencing infertility may look at lifestyle factors such as stress, weight, and past/present drug use as part of their assessment and treatment, but it’s unusual for people to assess...
