Thursday (August 27) saw the European Court of Human Rights uphold an Italian law against the donation of human embryos for scientific research.
Month: September 2015
PCOS- The Reason for Infertility in Every Fifth Indian Woman
A recent study revealed that about 18 percent of women in India, mostly from the East, suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a disorder that causes infertility among women.
Meet Hurricane Katrina’s Youngest Survivor: The Boy, 8, Born From an Embryo Rescued from a Flooded Fertility Center in New Orleans
A couple whose frozen embryo was rescued from a flooded hospital after Hurricane Katrina hit have introduced the son they were able to have 16 months after the tragedy.
Study Suggests Couples Need Better Antenatal Care Following Fertility Treatment
Couples who have successfully conceived following fertility treatment need additional antenatal care and support, new research has found. Two per cent of all births in the UK are a result of fertility treatments such as IVF. An increasing body of evidence suggests the needs of these parents are often not adequately addressed, leaving them feeling abandoned in some cases.
6 Weird Things that Boost Your Fertility
If you are trying to get pregnant (or thinking about it), you’re probably familiar with the standard advice: Maintain a healthy weight. Go easy on the coffee and booze. And avoid stress (if only!). But there are a handful of other things that may help boost your baby-making odds—from changing your sushi order to mixing up your workouts. Read on for six tips to consider.