Sperm cells, we’re on your tails with the help of new tech An exciting new study from the University of Birmingham shows that scientists can learn a great deal about fertility in men by analysing the movement of the tails of sperm cells [1. Gallagher MT, Cupples G, Ooi EH, Kirkman-Brown JC, Smith DJ. Rapid…
Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used medicines for pain relief. But a recent study suggests that there could be a relationship between ibuprofen and fertility in men if it is used in high doses. Ibuprofen is commonly used worldwide Ibuprofen is a painkiller which is available over-the-counter without a prescription. It can…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition which affects many women worldwide and it is a leading cause of female infertility. PCOS consists of three main features: irregular or no periods, polycystic ovaries and hormonal imbalance. This leads to a range of symptoms which can vary in severity, and each woman experiences her own…
If you are a man who is trying to have a child, you have probably already heard the advice about wearing loose fitting underwear. It may seem hard to believe that underwear can be so important, but last month the largest study on this topic so far confirmed that there is significant scientific evidence to support this recommendation.
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…
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…
Absolute azoospermia is a condition where men have no motile sperm. It is not uncommon for men to have low sperm motility. Often this is situation can be resolved with positive lifestyle changes. However, absolute azoospermia is a more complicated situation. It is estimated that 1 in 5,000 men do not product motile sperm in…
In a historic move, the British government has approved a new fertility treatment that will allow babies to be ‘created’ using the genetics of three parents. Why Three Parents? The controversial development has been endorsed to allow parents to avoid passing on their own mitochondrial mutations and associated diseases such as Mitochondrial myopathy, Diabetes mellitus and…