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Is the Fertility Industry Sexist?
While the quality and coverage of fertility treatments differs according to provider and postcode, the industry has recently come under fire for not taking men’s fertility as seriously as women’s....
The Role of Folic Acid in Pregnancy
Folic acid (known as Vitamin B9 or folate) is a food supplement that is not synthesized in natural circumstances. Folic acid primarily aids the repair of DNA and the production...
The Effect of Hormones in Fertility and Pregnancy
Many complex processes occur within the body. In order to control these processes, different parts of the body need to communicate with each other. Hormones are a group of chemicals ...
Freezing Eggs vs Freezing Embryos – Which is Right for You?
Women who wish to extend their fertility or preserve it after undergoing medical treatments often choose to freeze their eggs or embryos to implant them later on. There are no...
How to Choose a Sperm Donor
About 1,700 UK births each year are thanks to donor treatments. Women may choose to use donor sperm for a variety of reasons, perhaps they are not currently in a...
Higher Risk of Pre-Eclampsia and Other Complications Using Donor Eggs
Researchers have found that using donated eggs in fertility treatments may increase the risk of complications such as pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure. Pre-eclampsia tends to affect sufferers in the...
Learn More about Infertility and Treatments: The Best Fertility Books
While clinicians and consultants will answer all of your questions about treatments, it can be a good idea to educate yourself further about treatments and fertility in general. It’s important...
Drugs and Infertility: The Most Common Drugs that Cause Infertility
Prescription and recreational drug use can have a large impact on fertility, and is responsible for a large percentage of cases where infertility has no known medical cause. Even once...
IVF Mother Gives Birth at 46
A woman from Orlando, Florida, is now the oldest IVF mother using her own, unfrozen eggs after starting treatment at the age of 46. Belinda Slaughter conceived after creating four...
Intrauterine Insemination: Study Shows that Paternal Age Does Matter
While it’s common knowledge that maternal age affects success rates for intrauterine insemination, data released at the 2014 Annual Meeting of American Urological Association shows that paternal age has a...
Where You Live Can Affect Your NHS IVF Treatment
Despite strict NICE recommendations on IVF and fertility treatments, many women will face a post code lottery when it comes to getting the right treatment. Government health advisors have recently...
Diet and Exercise During IVF: Increase Your Chances of Pregnancy
Undergoing IVF can mean making some lifestyle changes to increase your chances of pregnancy and ensure that you’re healthy and comfortable throughout the process. While lowering alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine...
