New gel to give sperm va va voom
Scientists are developing a new gel that could “supercharge” men’s reproductive cells and dramatically improve male infertility. Scientists at the University of Birmingham in England have discovered chemical compounds that increase the swimming ability of sperm cells. They are now using the compounds to develop a gel that they hope will help to boost the number [...]
Obese women less likely to benefit from IVF
Obese women have much less chance of IVF working and an increased risk of premature birth and stillbirth, a major study shows. The effect gets worse as weight increases, with the fattest women having the lowest chance of success, according to data taken from almost 50,000 women in the US. The most obese would-be mothers [...]
Age and Infertility
FORTY may be the new 30, but try telling that to your ovaries. Melissa Foss, 41, has had 15 rounds of unsuccessful fertilization treatments. With long brown hair and come-hither curves, Melissa Foss looks — and feels — fabulous at 41. “I’ve spent hours of my life and a lot of money making sure I [...]
Stars with infertility problems
There are many big stars who suffer from infertility. Below is a list celebrities who have struggled to make a baby. Celebrities who have used fertility drugs Melanie Griffith and her husband, Antonio Banderas struggled with secondary infertility for years and had some unsuccessful infertility treatment. Reportedly, the emotional pain caused by the failed treatment is [...]
IVF could be avoided if clinics investigated male infertility more
Women are going through the trauma of IVF needlessly because doctors are ignoring male fertility according to a leading UK doctor. Rowland Rees, a urological surgeon at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, says: ‘The majority of fertility clinics are gynaecology-led, where the emphasis is on investigating the female partner and carrying out assisted conception. [...]
A good diet can improve fertility by up to 40% say researchers
A couple can almost double their chances of conceiving by improving their diet, according to new research. Women should eat plenty of salads, preferably with olive oil, while men need to eat more cereals and less meat and processed foods. Those that do may increase their fertility by up to 40 percent, according to the findings. [...]
How does alcohol affect male fertility?
Drinking too much alcohol can have a huge impact on male fertility. The male reproductive system consists of the hypothalamus, the anterior pituitary gland, and the testes. Studies have shown that alcohol can interfere with the function of each of these component. In the testes, alcohol can adversely affect the Leydig cells, which produce and [...]
Can obesity affect male fertility?
How being overweight affects male fertility. Being overweight is known to affect female infertility but it can also dramatically increase male infertility. Until recently no research had been done to find out how a man’s ability to father a child can be affected by carrying a lot of excess weight. But now there is a [...]
Chinese Medicine can improve fertility says new study
A new scientific study has found traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can improve western fertility treatments such as IUI. Cellular biologist Dr Shahar Lev-Ari and TCM practitioner Keren Sela of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine and the Tel Aviv Medical Center tested 123 women having problems conceiving, who were between the ages of [...]
The twins born five years apart
Reuben Blake went to school today, but his twin sister will have to wait another five years until she is old enough. That is because, despite the fact the brother and sister were conceived from the same batch of embryos, they were born five years apart to parents Simon and Jody Blake. Mr Blake, 45, [...]
Why Elizabeth Banks used a surrogate mother
Actress Elizabeth Banks has opened up about her struggle to become a mum, revealing that she needed someone to carry her baby. The blonde actress has spoken to Lucky Magazine about her quest to have a child with her husband Max Handelman. Elizabeth, star of 30 Rock, Hunger Games, Zack and Miri Make a Porno [...]
A deep voice could mean poor sperm
A deep voice is typically seen as a sign of supreme manliness, but researchers claim that while it’s a quality many women find attractive, it can also be a sign of lower sperm count. Leigh Simmons, Marianne Peters and Gillian Rhodes from the University of Western Australia say that while men with deep voices may [...]
UK fertility clinics “exploiting” women claims IVF expert
IVF pioneer Lord Robert Winston has accused UK fertility clinics of overcharging and exploitation, claiming women are being charged three times the actual cost of their treatment. In an interview with the Independent, Lord Robert Winston said some of the charges – by both private practitioners and the National Health Service (NHS) – were a “scandal”. [...]
The cheap pill that could get you pregnant
A 30p (50 cents) multi-vitamin pill could more than double a woman’s chance of having a baby, according to a new medical study. It found that 60 per cent of those taking the supplements while undergoing IVF became pregnant compared to just a quarter who did not take them. Researchers say the pills contain nutrients [...]
Problems of male infertility likely to start in the womb
There is now an emerging consensus among some fertility experts that whatever it is that is exacerbating the problems of male infertility, it probably starts in the womb. They believe it is not the lifestyle of men that is problem, but that of their mothers. The process of sperm production starts in adolescence, but the [...]
