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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...
80% of Women Give Birth within 5 Years of Fertility Treatments
The majority of women under 35 will give birth within 5 years of starting fertility treatments, a Danish study has shown. While treatments such as IVF and IUI do not...
The Great Egg Freeze – The Tipping Point for Egg Freezing?
Last month BBC Radio 4 repeated a documentary on egg freezing and the opportunities now available for women to delay conception. Sometimes heralded as fertility insurance, it is important that...
Male Fertility in Crisis: Western Men’s Sperm Count Falls by 52%
Many fertility tests and treatments focus on the female partner, but a recent study has shown that male fertility in the west is in a state of crisis. A meta-analysis...
Implantation Bleeding Explained
Implantation bleeding is perfectly normal and extremely common, but many women are unaware of it and may mistake it for a period. It’s rare that it requires medical attention, but...
Sugar and Fertility: What is the Impact?
Healthy diet and proper proportions of macronutrients are essential to healthy eggs and sperm, which is why it’s so important for couples to look after their nutrition when trying to...
Healthy Relationship Tips During Fertility Treatment
Infertility can be one of the biggest tests of your relationship – how you deal with it, how you communicate, and how you support each other through diagnosis, treatment, and...
