Category: News
Living in a Good Neighbourhood is Even More Important than You Thought
Parents often worry about finding a home in a good neighbourhood, near good schools, away from crime, where their children can play outside and stay safe. But the latest research...
Should Men Freeze Their Sperm at the Age of 18?
Men and women are having children later and later in life, the average age of first time parents is still rising; in the 1990s the average age of fatherhood in...
20% of Variation in BMI is Down to Genetics
As obesity rates rise throughout the west, researchers are struggling to find the reason behind the change and discover how it can be curbed. A recent meta-analysis of 200,000...
How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Affects Fertility
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects the hormonal pathways that produce eggs and prepare the uterus for pregnancy, meaning that it can be a challenge for women with PCOS to become...
Fertility? There’s an App for That
The right apps can help track progress, understand your treatments, and keep track of your cycles, even setting reminders and providing tips to give you the best chance of conceiving....
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....
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...
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...
Down’s Syndrome Screening Through a Simple Blood Test
According to a recent report produced by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), maternal blood testing for Down`s Syndrome could and should become standard practice. Until recently, any...
