Most married couples look forward to have children of their own but some are less fortunate, being childless even after years of marriage.Infertility becomes a problem for married couples in realising an important goal in their life, that is to have children of their own, and some may attribute the situation to fate, for lack of any other explanation.
Month: August 2013
Fertility Diary: Hope Springs Eternal
My new fertility clinic looks like a spa: It is white and airy, with serene Muzak playing at a tasteful volume in the background. As Solomon, my husband, and I enter, we see a table offering coffee and cake, and in the center of the gray leather couches and tan chairs, a giant, mesmerizing fish tank, as if to remind us of the cycle of life (I guess they couldn’t keep rabbits).
Women Taking Recalled Freya-28 Pill Advised to Use Backup Contraception
Women who have been taking an oral contraceptive that’s been recalled due to a packaging error could be at risk of an unwanted pregnancy if the entire batch was affected, says the head of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
Fertility Treatment for HIV-Positive Women in Africa
Across Africa, in regions hard hit by HIV/AIDS, anti-retroviral treatment has restored health to those who were once sick. Many HIV-positive women would like to have children, but they face a dilemma: How can they become pregnant without putting their male partners at risk of infection?
The Growth of Egg Donation Services and Infertility Treatment in South Africa
The use of egg donation for fertility treatment in South Africa has grown phenomenally, especially over the last five years. South Africa is a sought after destination for infertility treatment, especially from the African countries, Australia, Europe and increasingly, the Americas. The right to anonymity for egg donors, well-established processes and guidelines, affordability and very importantly, the availability of donor eggs have driven this growth.
Japan Scientists Launch Freeze-Dry Animal Sperm Bank
Japanese scientists have launched a sperm bank for endangered animals that uses freeze-drying technology they hope could one day help humans recreate animal populations on other planets, the chief researcher said Wednesday.
Not Pregnant: Sometimes It’s the Man
The couple married when they were 23 years old. For the next 10 years, they devoted themselves to their careers, moving around the country and earning doctorates. When they both secured jobs at a university, they decided it was time to start a family. Except they couldn’t.
Infertility Apps: Techie Stuff to Consider Using On Your Journey
By William D Petok, PhD, The American Fertility Association Mental Health Advisory Council
Infertility presents a set of challenges that most of us aren’t anticipating. So it stands to reason, any help you can get with navigating the …
Twins Are First Babies Born Using Tricare IVF Benefit
Ryan and Alana Matayka are just five-months-old, but they’ve already made history. The twins are the first children born via in vitro fertilization that was paid for by a new Tricare benefit. The benefit covers infertility treatment for severely injured service members.
Plan B Contraception Available on Store Shelves
With little fanfare, the morning-after contraceptive pill started appearing on shelves this month in many drugstores and in pharmacy sections of other stores.