Category Archives: IVF, ICSI
Sep12011IVF Scotland – Free information event Saturday 3rd September
Edinburgh’s private IVF clinic is holding a free information event on Saturday 3rd September at Beechwood House, Spire Murrayfield Hospital, Edinburgh, at 9:30am. Staff will be on hand to present informative talks on fertility and the IVF Scotland service, as … Continue reading
Jun92011‘Groundbreaking’ male infertility test could bring hope
Researchers at Queen’s University, Belfast, have devised a new test that measures DNA fragmentation in sperm, a factor which could play a big part in male infertility. The new test is the first of it’s kind and can show up … Continue reading
Jun72011News and debate on ‘IVF postcode lottery’
There’s lots in the news today about the IVF ‘postcode lottery’. Many NHS trusts in England appear to be going against the recommendations of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) in denying couples any IVF treatment funded by the … Continue reading
May32011IVF with a gentle touch
An interesting article in the Independant on the low dose and natural IVF approach for women with high FSH who would be ‘poor responders’ to the normal IVF drug protocols: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/ivf-with-a-gentle-touch-2277983.html This is a situation we see frequently at The … Continue reading
Feb252011Fertility Event 26th & 27th March 2011
GCRM and The Natural Fertility Centre present An All-Round Approach to Fertility & IVF Sat 26th March 2011 – Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Ingram St, Glasgow 1.30-4.30pm Sun 27th March 2011 – Apex International Hotel, Grassmarket, Edinburgh 10am-2pm The Natural Fertility … Continue reading
Feb252011Stress and IVF Success Rates
A review of studies, published in the British Medical Journal, concludes that emotional distress does not affect the success of IVF or other assisted reproductive techniques. 3,583 women had had their stress levels assessed before beginning treatment and then underwent … Continue reading
Oct42010Male infertility gene and IVF research news
It’s been a busy week in the press for fertility issues. Firstly, scientists have found a genetic link to male infertilty – Full story Second, women using IVF to get pregnant should be aware that they will be more likely … Continue reading