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Interesting research has been carried out in Germany showing how the brain is affected during acupuncture.  

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month Read more about how to spot endometriosis and what Endometriosis UK is up to.

Harvard Medical School scientists have discovered stem cells in the human ovary.  An article in New Scientist magazine about Professor Jonathan Tilly’s work explains that this means that “women may not be born with a limited number of eggs after … Continue reading →

From Monday 5th March 2012 the Stockbridge branch of Napiers will be closed and all The Natural Fertility Centre practitioners will be moving to the other Edinburgh branch at 18 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ.  Appointments can be booked on … Continue reading →

A study carried out in Germany demonstrates that the effect of acupuncture is not just down to its placebo effect.  Researchers believe the study shows that acupuncture does not only work on a psychological level, but that is also has … Continue reading →

Deirdre Armstrong, experienced Fertility Coach with years of experience working with hundreds of couples, is coming to Glasgow to share her expertise on Sundays in the New Year. The sessions Deirdre is offering are suitable for couples at all stages: … Continue reading →

The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority has agreed to triple the compensation given to women who donate eggs to help infertile couples to have a child. It is hoped that this will encourage more donors to come forward to help … Continue reading →

We are often dismayed when patients tell us that their doctors have said there is nothing they can do to improve male fertility.  So we are really pleased to hear about this new high quality research on the links between … Continue reading →

New research on the use of electro-acupuncture during IVF published in the prestigious Fertility and Sterility journal has showed that it “significantly improved the clinical outcome of embryo transfer”.  The live birth rate for women who did not receive the … Continue reading →

Canadian scientists are talking about the research they have carried out on co-enzyme Q10, a powerful anti-oxidant which is important for energy production.  Their work on mice showed that adding the enzyme made older mice produce more and healthier eggs.  … Continue reading →