Sadly, many people have either experienced a miscarriage or know someone who has. 25% of women will unfortunately experience a miscarriage at some point in their lives[1. “Tommy’s. Miscarriage statistics 2017. Available from: https://www.tommys.org/our-organisation/charity-research/pregnancy-statistics”]. It is for this reason that research into the causes of miscarriages is so important, in the hope that in the…
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An Effective Fallopian Tube Flushing Technique Poppyseed oil, a new fertility treatment? For couples struggling with infertility problems the next step in starting a family typically involves in-vitro fertilisation. However, new research suggests that there may be a less expensive procedure offering good success rates. For many decades a procedure called a hysterosalpingography (HSG) has…
University Of Aberdeen Launches A New Tool To Help Predict The Success Of IVF Treatments The decision to undergo IVF or ICSI treatment is a major consideration for couples struggling to start a family. Not only are there financial and physical implications, there is also the emotional journey to keep in mind. Calculating the chance…
Folic acid is one nutrient that many women hear a lot about when planning a family. Nutritionists, fertility specialists, doctors and other health professionals talk about this nutrient frequently and why it’s so crucial for women’s fertility and pregnancy. What is folic acid? Folic acid is a B vitamin. This nutrient is involved in…
With advances in reproductive technologies women now have more options than ever before when it comes to planning a family. Freezing eggs is a popular choice for women wanting to preserve their fertility. There are many reasons why women may choose to freeze her eggs. Often it is to delay childbearing until other goals have…