New Treatment For Common Cause Of Male Infertility
July 23, 2008 | Filed under: News
Researchers in Germany found that a simple and minimally invasive outpatient treatment for varicoceles, a common cause of male infertility that affects about 1 in 10 men, can significantly improve sperm function and pregnancy rates. The study came from the University of Bonn Medical School and is published in the August issue of Radiology.
Minimally Invasive Treatment, Venous Embolization, Improves Male Fertility
July 23, 2008 | Filed under: News
A minimally invasive treatment for a common cause of male infertility can significantly improve a couple’s chances for pregnancy, according to a new study published in the August issue of Radiology. The study, conducted at the University of Bonn in Germany, also found that the level of sperm motility prior to treatment is a key predictor of success.
30 Years Of IVF, UK
July 23, 2008 | Filed under: News
Following the success of National Infertility Day on 19th July which this year was in recognition of 30 years of IVF, the national patient organisation would like to congratulate all those who have been successful over the last 30 years with fertility treatment but would also like to highlight yet again the shocking fact that many couples are still being …
Topics At Behavior Conference Include Hermaphrodites, Predatory Actions And Fertility Decline
July 21, 2008 | Filed under: News
Behavior spanning the wide spectrum of the animal and human world will be examined at the 12th International Behavioral Ecology Congress, hosted by the International Society for Behavioral Ecology, on Aug. 10 -14, 2008, at Cornell University in Ithaca.
Baltimore Sun Examines Use Of Blogs In Helping Couples Discuss Struggles With Infertility
July 18, 2008 | Filed under: News
The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday examined the increasing popularity of blogs that detail the experiences of attempting to have children among the more than seven million people in the U.S. affected by infertility. The blog ”
Thirty Years After First IVF Baby: What Will The Future Bring?
July 18, 2008 | Filed under: News
With July 25 marking the thirtieth birthday of the world’s first “test-tube baby,” Charlotte fertility specialists say that much of the initial worries over the brave new world of in vitro fertilization (IVF) have given way to unforeseen sociological …
Couples With Fertility Problems Where The Man Is Over 40 Have Increased Difficulty In Conceiving
July 16, 2008 | Filed under: News
Pregnancy rates decrease and miscarriages increase when a father is over 40 years of age, a scientist told the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology on the 7 July. Dr. Stéphanie Belloc, of the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction, Paris, France, will say that this is …
The Prime Minister And The Health Minister Show Their Support For Nhs Funding For Fertility Treatment, UK
July 16, 2008 | Filed under: News
The biggest issue in infertility treatment today is the postcode lottery, and recent figures issued by the Department of Health confirms that many Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are still failing to provide patients with access to NHS treatment.
Survey Finds Three-quarters Of Fertility Patients Would Consider Going Abroad For Treatment, UK
July 15, 2008 | Filed under: News
An online survey of more than 300 fertility patients carried out for National Infertility Day has found that 76% would consider travelling overseas for their treatment. Thirty years after the first IVF baby was born in the UK, the cost of fertility treatment here plus long waiting lists have proved the decisive factor when it comes to patients choosing …
New Articles On Infertility And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Published In The Journal Of Midwifery & Women’s Health
July 14, 2008 | Filed under: News
Two groundbreaking articles, a study examining women’s experiences after infertility and a review of chronic fatigue syndrome in childbearing women, were published in the July/August 2008 issue of the Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health. Women’s Lived Experience of Infertility after Unsuccessful Medical Intervention is authored by M. Patrice McCarthy, RN, CNS, PhD.















