Category Archives: IVF Treatment

Catholic diocese denies illegal action in firing teacher who received IVF – VIDEO

By IrishCentral Staff Writer Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 8:31 AM Updated Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 8:31 AM Emily Herx Photo by Google Images A Catholic diocese in Indiana is denying that it discriminated against a school teacher who claims she was fired for using in vitro fertilization to try to get pregnant. Continue reading

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Gynaecologists recommend end to free IVF for women over 41

Gynaecologists recommend end to free IVF for women over 41 Monday 14 May 2012 The national gynaecologists’ association recommended on Monday that women over the age of 41 pay the cost of IVF fertility treatment themselves. The NVOG was asked to look at ways of saving 30m a year on fertility services and said this would be one method of reducing costs, the association is quoted as saying. Continue reading

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Gabby Logan opens Cambridge IVF

Gabby Logan opens Cambridge IVF Television presenter Gabby Logan had two treasured reasons to officially open Cambridge IVF today (May 14). The former gymnast, who had twin boys by IVF treatment, unveiled a plaque at the only comprehensive assisted conception facility in the NHS in the region. Continue reading

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Against God's will?

AROUND 10 to 15 per cent of the population is infertile unable to produce children after one year of having unprotected sexual intercourse but modern technology has ways to help remedy that. In Jamaica, The Hugh Wynter Fertility Management Unit (HWFMU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies has been using modern medicine for the past five years to treat infertility, doing it so successfully that it has attracted the attention of several desperate, childless couples overseas. But while so many view what the unit does as miraculous, there are still many in the Christian community here in Jamaica who believe going the artificial route goes against God’s will for them Continue reading

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IVF works best for women below 35

Published on May 12, 2012 Ms Chloe Lau, 34, and her husband Darren Potter, 39, with their children (from left) five-year-old Sophia and four-year-old twins Amanda and Laurence. Ms Lau went through two successful cycles of IVF treatment Continue reading

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Popular IVF treatment linked to birth defects

One of the most popular forms of IVF has been linked to an increased risk of birth defects. Related Stories Dinosaur flatulence warmed the earth Ex-death row Briton back in court Stabbing victim was 'loving father' Hillsborough Facebook page probed Winehouse blood art under hammer Continue reading

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Eye treatment 'could save NHS £84m'

The NHS could save more than £84 million a year if it switched treatment for a common eye condition to a cheaper drug used to treat cancer, study authors have claimed. Related Stories Popular IVF treatment linked to birth defects Dinosaur flatulence warmed the earth Ex-death row Briton back in court Stabbing victim was 'loving father' Hillsborough Facebook page probed Continue reading

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Sheffield embryologist given prestigious honour by Health Secretary

A Sheffield scientist who has helped change the way IVF treatment is carried out across the country has been named Healthcare Scientist of the Year. Rachel Cutting, Principal Embryologist at the Assisted Conception Unit at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was given the award by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley at the Chief Scientific Officers Healthcare Science event last week. The Healthcare Scientist of the Year award is granted annually by the Department of Health as part of an award scheme that recognises outstanding individual achievement within the health service Continue reading

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UK's most popular IVF treatment in turmoil over shock report into baby defects

A shocking new report has created a major alert after revealing the ICSI treatment, used by 23,000 women in the UK every year, creates a 'sky high' chance of having a baby with serious abnormalities.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=ivf+treatment&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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IVF trials boost for BlueGnome

Results of a new study show that technology from BlueGnome in Cambridge can offer dramatic benefit to IVF success, the UK company has revealed. The study, published in The Journal of Molecular Cytogenetics by Yang et al (Pacific Reproductive Center,Torrance, USA) has demonstrated that selectively implanting euploid embryos, with a normal number of chromosomes, significantly increases pregnancy rates. The study blindly randomised 103 IVF cycles Continue reading

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Selecting IVF Embryos for Normal Numbers of Chromosomes Can Significantly Increase Pregnancy Rates

First randomised prospective study shows ongoing pregnancy rate after 20 weeks per cycle started of 69.1% in the 24sure treatment group vs. 41.7% in the control group.Cambridge, UK (PRWEB) May 03, 2012 BlueGnome Ltd announced today that the first randomised prospective IVF study of pre-implantation chromosome analysis using their 24sure array platform demonstrates that selectively implanting … Continue reading

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After IVF, some couples get pregnant without help

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite the label of being “infertile,” some couples who have tried fertility treatments are later able to have a baby naturally, according to a new study from France. In some instances from the research, the parents had had another child previously using in vitro fertilization (IVF) — while in other cases the couple had a baby even after an unsuccessful experience … Continue reading

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After IVF, some women get pregnant without help

> > > back now at 8:08 with a big announcement from giuliana and bill rancic . they have been through some very open about their dramatic events in their lives, including the dual challenges of infertility and breast cancer . they’re talking exclusively in just a moment Continue reading

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Research and Markets: India IVF Treatment Market Analysis – Infertility in India is Increasing due to Factors such as …

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dublin – Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qxfpd5/india_ivf_treatmen) has announced the addition of the “India IVF Treatment Market Analysis” report to their offering. India has a large population of 1.22 Billion people and infertility in the country is rising at a rapid rate (about 30 Million couples suffer from infertility) Continue reading

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Mother spends £40,000 on IVF to have son… only to fall pregnant naturally a year later

Mother tragically lost a child to meningitis before she was told her fallopian tubes had fused together Doctor told her she had more chance of winning the lottery than conceiving naturally again She lost first IVF twins at six weeks By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 10:28 EST, 1 May 2012 | UPDATED: 10:28 EST, 1 May 2012 A mother who spent 40,000 on IVF over eight years in order to have a son was thrilled to conceive another child a year later, without trying. Continue reading

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IVF Donation by Sher Fertility Highlights Educational Seminars about Fertility Treatments, Donations Coincide with …

Sher Fertility Institute Central Illinois to donate an IVF cycle at upcoming seminars. Seminars will describe infertility breakthroughs and fertility treatment options. Continue reading

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Most women undergoing fertility treatment have 'lifestyle problems'

Nearly all of a sample of around 100 women who attended a special clinic before undergoing a course of IVF treatment to try to have a baby had three or more lifestyle problems and risk factors, according to Dutch research … Continue reading

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Fertility rates boosted by new £600 test that identifies embryos most likely to survive IVF

In trials of the technique developed by British scientists, pregnancy rates have been boosted by 25 per cent. At present, many women need several cycles of treatment to become pregnant.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=ivf+treatment&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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National Infertility Awareness Week® Recognized By North Texas Fertility

Dallas area fertility clinic to donate IVF treatment, help raise awareness about infertilityDallas, TX (PRWEB) April 23, 2012 In an effort to raise awareness about the struggles couples experience when trying to conceive, North Texas Fertility is recognizing National Infertility … Continue reading

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IVF TRIPLETS BORN AT RAJA PERMAISURI BAINUN HOSPITAL

IPOH, April 24 (Bernama) — Triplets conceived through the in-vitrofertilization (IVF) were safely born by a caesarean section at Raja PermaisuriBainun Hospital last week. The hospital''s Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Fertility specialist, Dr ThamSeong Wai, said the first baby boy, … Continue reading

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