Coronavirus halts fertility treatments Introduction Yes, the coronavirus pandemic is still raging on. Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has now dramatically affected every aspect of our lives. Fertility treatments have been impacted too, with large numbers of procedures having been cancelled in recent weeks. But the latest guidance is more definite: all fertility treatments are now cancelled…
Scientists reverse the biological clock Introduction A new study from the University of Queensland shows some very exciting results in the search to understand female fertility better. The team have found a way to reverse the biological clock in female mice [1. Bertoldo MJ, Listijono DR, Ho WHJ, Riepsamen AH, Goss DM, Richani D, Jin…
This sounds too good to be true. But new research from the University of Aberdeen offers hope for couples who have not been successful in IVF treatment. The team found that 1 in 6 women who had been unsuccessful in IVF treatment actually went on to have a child naturally [1. ElMokhallalati Y, Van Eekelen…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common cause of female infertility. It affects 20% of women worldwide, and the symptoms often arise during late teenage years or early adulthood. There are three main features of PCOS. If you have any two of the following, you may be diagnosed with the condition:
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…
Preserving fertility in pre-pubesent female cancer patients A pioneering new medical procedure in the UK has allowed the oocytes (immature eggs) of a two year old girl to be frozen. This patient was one of fifteen children aged between two and fifteen that participated in the research. All fifteen young patients suffer from cancer. This treatment…
Genetic mutations and the biological clock Genetic mutations occur throughout the body. However, as we age they become more prolific. This can affect our fertility. Once women reach their mid-30s fertility rapidly declines. By the age of 40 the chances of natural conception are significantly decreased. Women have a limited supply of eggs and associated genetic mutations…
New IVF treatment approved to prevent certain genetic defects The UK is now the first country to pass legislation allowing the creation of embryos using the DNA of three people. Members of parliament overwhelmingly voted in favour of this advanced IVF technique. The process involves a mitochondrial DNA transfer, with the aim to stop the transfer…