A Scottish couple have become parents despite being told the man had a zero sperm count. Keith Armstrong-Pringle underwent a special surgical procedure at the Glasgow Centre for Reproductive Medicine.
Sep82011Ibuprofen warning to pregnant women
New research by Canadian scientists shows that the risk of miscarriage is doubled with the use of ibuprofen in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. This is something the Natural Fertility Centre has been telling women about for the last few years and indeed we also advise women who are trying to conceive to avoid ibuprofen. It’s good to see that this study has brought wider press coverage to this issue.
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Sep72011Free information evening – Glasgow, Friday 14th October, 6pm to 8pm
The Glasgow branch of the Natural Fertility Centre is holding a free event on Friday 14th October from 6pm to 8pm at Napiers, 61 Cresswell St (2 minutes from Hillhead Underground Station). Come along and have a chat with the team and find out about our natural approach to fertility and the supportive role of complementary therapies in IVF and conception. Free taster sessions will be available.
For more information contact Dorothy Reynolds on 0792 9288706.
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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 well as answer any questions you may have. Practitioners from The Natural Fertility Centre have also been invited along to answer your questions about how we can support you though IVF.
For more information about this event and to book a place at the IVF Scotland talk, contact Customer Services on 0131 316 2507 or email cservice-ed@spirehealthcare.com.
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Aug192011The First 1000 Days: A Legacy for Life
A three part series on BBC Radio 4, The First 1000 Days: A Legacy for Life, about the importance of the first 1000 days of life, from conception through the early years, discusses the evidence that the nutritional and environmental influences at this time program one’s health as an adult.
This is a ‘must-listen’ for anyone hoping to have a child, as it really impresses the importance of both parents’ health on the future wellbeing of their offspring and future generations to come.
Listen to the programme via the Radio 4 website.
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Aug92011Male Fertility In the News
At the Natural Fertility Centre, we are visited by many men for support with their own fertility. Here are some recent news stories about developments in the understanding of male fertility and sub-fertility.
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Jul222011New Clue to Male Infertility Found
Scientists have discovered that changes in a gene that could account for many cases of male infertility. The gene is responsible for the production of a protein helps sperm to swim through a woman’s cervical mucus, and changes to the gene could reduce sperm motility and therefore reduce chances of conception.
A study of more than 500 married couples in China found that women who had partners with two copies of the defective gene (one from the mother and one from the father) were less likely to get pregnant. The women also took longer to get pregnant by a couple of months.
For more information see the University of Belfast website and the journal Science Translational Medicine
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Jun212011New Research on Mobile Phones and Male Infertility
Researchers at the Queen’s University in Canada have found that, while mobile phone use appears to increase male testosterone levels, it may also lead to poor sperm quality and reduced fertility. This effect is thought to occur even with phones on ‘standby’ mode and men with fertility problems are encouraged to avoid carrying their phones on their person, instead keeping them in a bag or briefcase.
Here is a link to the Queen’s University website and another article in the India Times.
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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 problems with the DNA within the sperm cells, which is vital for fertilization and proper development of the foetus.
The issue of DNA fragmentation is an area of debate amongst fertility experts, but after years of research it is hoped that the new test will enable fertility treatments to be more individualised and therefore more successful.
More information on this story in The Daily Mail and on the Spire Healthcare’s IVF Scotland website, and some of the research from the Belfast team is available here.
Read more about male infertility in our Just For Men section.
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Jun72011New Patient Offer – Conception Coaching
New Patient Conception Coaching Offer (Edinburgh only)
We find that most couples benefit from a session of Conception Coaching, and to make the most of your time and money, we are currently offering a discounted rate of £75 (normally £90) if you book your initial intake appointment (45 mins) and a session of conception coaching (45 mins) with Deirdre Armstrong in back-to-back sessions. So your total appointment time is 90 minutes, and you save £15!
For appointments please call Napiers on 0131 315 2130 or email us for further information.
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