23 January 2012:
Could “three parent IVF” help eradicate incurable genetic diseases? .
Children with genes from three parents could be born within a few years, if a change in the law allows the technique to go-ahead.
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19 January 2012:
Confused about Single Embryo Transfer?.
The recent press coverage of single embryo transfer has left some patients confused as to whether having one or two embryos is the best option. If you do need some help to understand it then this commentary from the One at a Time Website might help.
12 January 2012:
Research on Multiple Embryo Transfer.
New research published today reinforces the HFEA Policy that clinicians should determine which patients are most of risk of multiple birth and therefore should be encouraged to have single embryo transfer.
06 January 2012:
New Research on Births From Frozen Embryo Transfers.
New research presented today at the British Fertility Society Annual Meeting shows that babies born using assisted reproductive technologies (ART) from frozen embryos are heavier and have longer gestation periods than babies born using ART from fresh embryos.
05 January 2012:
Vacancy with I N UK.
Could you use your digital skills to help develop the website and online presence of the UK’s national infertility charity?
02 January 2012:
Lord Winston on High Costs of IVF.
Professor Winston explains why he thinks the costs of IVF are too high and Professor Alison Murdoch gives her reaction
28 December 2011:
Cut Price Test Could Boost IVF Success.
A test which could boost success rates of IVF could be available by 2013 according to scientists
27 December 2011:
High Cost of IVF Criticised.
The high costs charged for IVF treatment, particularly by private clinics, has been criticised with claims that some clinics are charging three times the actual costs
20 December 2011:
Couple Win IVF FUnding BAttle.
A couple from Portsmouth have won their fight for NHS funding for IVF treatment. They were denied access to treatment because he has a child from a previous relationship but challenged the decision and have now been granted funding.
08 November 2011:
NHS Surrey to Reinstate Funding for Fertility Treatment.
Surrey PCT has announced that funding for fertility treatment will be reinstated in April 2012.
27 October 2011:
Study on Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer Following Fertility Treatment.
IVF has been linked to an small increased risk of ovarian tumours in later life, according to a preliminary study
26 October 2011:
Lister Fertility Clinic 2012 IVF Draw.
***DRAW NOW CLOSED*****
The Lister Fertility Clinic today announced details of their 2012 IVF Draw. Next year sees 23 cycles of IVF being given away. Click for more information including entry criteria.
24 October 2011:
HFEA Announces Increasted Compensation for Donors.
The HFEA has announced an increase in the compensation given to egg and sperm donors.
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23 October 2011:
Mediterranean Diet Could Help Fertility.
Men who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish could boost their chances of becoming a father, according to a new study.
A Mediterranean-style diet, which also contains leafy vegetables, pulses and whole grains, can enhance sperm motility by 11%.
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23 October 2011:
Fertility Switch Clue.
Scientists have identified a "fertility switch" protein which appears to increase infertility if levels are too high and fuel miscarriage if too low.
19 October 2011:
Changes to Payments for Egg & Sperm Donors.
Links to all the news stories regards planned changes to payment arrangements for egg and sperm donors.
18 October 2011:
NHS Choices: Need for Clinical Trials for New IVF Test.
NHS Choices today share their views regards the need for clinical trials on a new test which was reported as suggesting 100% success rate for IVF may be achievable
04 October 2011:
Link Between BMI and IVF Success.
Women who are even just a few pounds overweight are less likely to have a baby through IVF, a fact backed up by a new study.
Their chance of having a live birth through the treatment is cut by 9 per cent, research shows, while the risk of miscarriage increases 24 per cent.
17 September 2011:
What happens when IVF fails?.
The Guardian share experiences from three couples who have experienced negative results following IVF
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14 September 2011:
Campaigning Award for Infertility Network.
Sharon Davidson, Regional Organiser for Infertility Network UK in Northern Ireland has received an award for her campaigning work on behalf of infertility patients.
07 September 2011:
Your help is needed to end the postcode lottery for IVF.
Please help us end the postcode lottery by sharing your experiences in a short survey set up by the National Infertility Awareness Campaign (NIAC) which is led by Infertility Network UK.
07 September 2011:
2011 RED Magazine Fertility Report.
Baby recession; 1 in 4 women forced to reconsider or delay having a baby as a direct result of the recession. Just one of the findings of this years RED magazine fertility report.
29 August 2011:
Impact of Weight on Fertility.
The heavier a woman is the more problems she may encounter getting pregnant and having a baby through IVF according to a new study.
15 August 2011:
IVF is one of the UK's greatest scientific achievements - so why do patients still struggle to access treatment? .
Susan Seenan, Infertility Network Uk Deputy Chief Executive reports in BioNews that patients still struggle to access treatment
08 August 2011:
New Hormone Test May Predict Fertility.
A new hormone test may be able to predict female fertility, allowing women to chart what age they can have children until, according to research.
21 July 2011:
Clue to Male Infertility.
A new screening test may help identify men with a genetic change which may make them less fertile.
18 July 2011:
Study on Impact of Waiting Before Trying to Conceive.
A new study confirms that women who delay conception until they are older are less likly to conceive even with IVF.
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10 July 2011:
Sunday Mirror Probe Reveals NHS Bosses Increasingly Targeting IVF.
Nick Owens reports in today's Sunday Mirror that cuts to IVF budgets leave thousands unable to get help.
08 July 2011:
Pregnancy Joy in IVF Fertility First.
Alison Campbell reports in the Lancashire Evening post about new technology used in IVF.
30 June 2011:
New Study Reports Why Patients Go Abroad for Treatment.
A new study highlights lack of access to treatment, including donor treatment, as major reasons for patients travelling abroad for fertility treatment.
14 June 2011:
PM Wants All to Access IVF Treatment.
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, agreed to join the chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infertility (Gareth Johnson MP) in calling on PCTs to follow the NICE Guideline.
11 June 2011:
Pioneer of IVF To Receive Knighthood.
IVF pioneer and Nobel prize winner Robert Edwards is to receive a knighthood in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours
07 June 2011:
APPG on Infertility: 73 % of PCTs are failing to provide recommended IVF treatments .
Following a number of FOI questions to all PCTs in the UK on IVF provision, Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford and Chairman of the APPG on Infertility, launches the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infertility report ‘Holding back the British IVF Revolution?’ This report highlights the inconsistent availability of IVF provision.
16 May 2011:
'Letter To My Donor' Project Launched by NGDT.
The NGDT are seeking parents of donor conceived children to assist in enabling prospective donors to realise the enormous positive impact their donation will have, they’ll receive a booklet with real life stories from real people. Could one of them be you?
13 May 2011:
HFEA: Latest figures show multiple births continue to fall.
New figures released today show that multiple births from IVF continue to fall. This follows the HFEA’s initiative to reduce multiple births – the single biggest risk of fertility treatment, and is supported by leading professional bodies in the sector.
11 May 2011:
ESHRE - Press Release.
An analysis of over 400,000 IVF cycles in the UK has shown the number of eggs needed to be retrieved from a woman’s ovaries in order to have the best chance of successful cycle.
04 May 2011:
Research reveals risks associated with egg donation to women with Turner’s syndrome.
The European Society for Endocrinology reports that new research reveals high risks associated with egg donation to women with Turner’s syndrome
03 May 2011:
Sign up now to show support!.
All you have to do to raise awareness of the current unfairness of NHS IVF provision is to add your name here...
07 April 2011:
SW Essex IVF Funding Reinstated.
Great news for those in NHS South West Essex - NHS IVF Funding Reinstated
04 April 2011:
Warwickshire Reinstates IVF Funding.
The Coventry Telegraph reports that Warwickshire health chiefs have said that IVF treatment would resume on the same basis as before, now temporary money-saving measures had finished.
04 April 2011:
Scotland - Tories unveil £5m plan to wipe out IVF postcode lottery.
David Maddox reports in the Scotsman that Tories are planning to set up a £5 million fund to put infertility treatment "at the heart of the NHS"
28 March 2011:
East Riding PCT Plans IVF Funding Cuts.
Childless couples will only be given one chance to have a baby due to cuts being made to IVF treatment.
NHS managers in the East Riding intend to cut the treatment it funds from two cycles of treatment to just one from April.
24 March 2011:
Hope for the Future for Male Infertility.
Scientists have for the first time grown sperm in a test-tube in a breakthrough that could help men suffering from infertility in the future to fulfil their dreams of fatherhood.
In a world first, they took just a just a sliver of tissue and coaxed it into producing sperm capable of fertilise eggs.
22 March 2011:
Bury Leads the Way....
Bury PCT suspending funding in September for the remainder of the financial year and have now announced they will reinstate in line with national guidelines. We have issued a press statement welcoming the announcement and calling for the other PCTs which suspended funding to follow their example.
19 March 2011:
More To Life Day 2011 - TODAY!.
Today sees the first More To Life Day 2011 event taking place in London. A series of workshops/seminars takes place this afternoon followed by member events over the weekend
14 March 2011:
SHE Launches FAIRtility Campaign.
SHE Magazine today launched their own campaign for fair access to fertility treatment for patients. According to their survey Two thirds of women would go as far as to consider moving house to get free IVF treatment on the NHS and one in four women have visited their GP to discuss their fertility concerns.
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25 February 2011:
Stress Unlikely to Impact on Outcome of a Fertility Treatment Cycle.
According to a new research study stress is unlikely to affect the outcome of a fertility treatment cycle.
23 February 2011:
Western Cheshire Proposal to Suspend Fertility Services.
Western Cheshire PCT have issued a public consultation which includes proposals to suspend fertility services. The PCT has asked for public views on the proposal.
09 February 2011:
IVF Funding Should Not Be Cut.
Martin Beckford reports in todays Telegraph that Anne Milton, the Public Health Minister, said that all health authorities should be able to provide in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for couples who are desperate to start a family.
08 February 2011:
Sutton and Merton PCT Suspend Funding .
Sutton and Merton PCT have taken a decision to suspend funding for IVF treatment for all new patients from April 2011.
07 February 2011:
Health Authorities warned not to cut IVF treatment.
The Daily Telegraph shares how Health Authorities across the UK have been warned not to cut IVF treatment
04 February 2011:
First IVF babies born using new chromosome counting technique.
The first babies have now been born in the UK using a new technique pioneered at Oxford University to select the best embryos for IVF.
28 January 2011:
Warning for Couples Not to Leave it Too Late to Try to Conceive.
Doctors have warned couples not to leave it too late to try for a baby because women aged 35 are six times more likely to have problems conceiving compared with those aged 25.
20 January 2011:
Could Antioxidants Boost Male Fertility?.
Couples who struggle to have a baby may be more likely to conceive if the man takes antioxidants.
17 January 2011:
HFEA Launches Consultation on Donating Eggs & Sperm.
The HFEA consultation on sperm and egg donation is launched today. This is an opportunity for you to have you say on whether payment for egg donors should be increased, how many families should be allowed to benefit from one sperm donor.
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11 January 2011:
New On Line Test to Help Preduct IVF Outcome.
A new on line test has been developed to help predict the success of IVF treatment.
10 January 2011:
Best Age to Try for a Baby.
The head of UK Maternity Services has confirmed that women who hope to have a family should if possible try before they reach 35.
06 January 2011:
New Breakthrough Offers Hope to Women with Repeated IVF Failutes.
Women who have endured repeated IVF failures have been given fresh hope by a new fertility treatment that studies indicate can increase success rates fivefold.
05 January 2011:
IVF Calculator 'predicts chances of success'..
“Women hoping to have a baby through fertility treatment can from today use an online calculator to show them how likely they are to succeed,” reported The Guardian. The Mirror called the calculator the ‘world’s most accurate IVF test’
29 December 2010:
Harrow Joins List of PCTs Cutting IVF Funding - ACT NOW!.
Harrow is the latest PCT to announce suspension of funding for assited conception services to people experiencing infertility.
22 December 2010:
SET Five Times More Likely to Produce Healthy Baby.
Women who have one embryo transferred during IVF treatment are five times more likely to give birth to a healthy baby than those who receive two embryos, new research confirms
10 December 2010:
Nobel Prize Day, One Special Prize Winner Close To Our Hearts.
Professor Robert Edwards Nobel Prize for Health is awarded today!
09 December 2010:
Infertility... an undeserving cause. Disagree then act now!.
Call to action! Article in todays Guardian highlights the lack of awareness and understanding of the reality of infertility. Read on to see how you can make a difference...
08 December 2010:
Surrogacy Ruling in High Court.
Childless couples win the right to pay surrogate mothers
Childless couples will be able to pay surrogate mothers large sums of money to have babies for them, following a landmark High Court ruling.
04 December 2010:
Donating sperm and eggs: have your say.
On 17 January 2011 the UK’s fertility regulator – the HFEA – will launch a public consultation on the practice and ethics of sperm and egg donation - to have your say in a focus group please respond by 17th December.
30 November 2010:
NHS Stockport Suspends IVF Funding.
NHS Stockport is to suspend funding for IVF treatment as part of its drive to deliver £21 million worth of savings.
30 November 2010:
Using Donor Eggs May Increase Risk of Pre Eclampsia.
Experts have cautioned against trying to draw too much of a conclusion from a small study suggesting an increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia following donor egg IVF treatment.
19 November 2010:
Medway PCT Suspend IVF Funding.
Medway PCT suspend IVF funding saying IVF is one of the measures needed to be taken make sure their spend stays within budget
12 November 2010:
NHS Surrey Stops Funding IVF.
NHS Surrey announced today that it would not fund new courses of IVF. A spokesman said women nearing 40 would still be considered...
08 November 2010:
Infertility Linked to Paracetamol.
News reports today of a study in Denmark & Finland suggesting an infertility link to paracetamol - painkillers during pregnancy can harm boys
01 November 2010:
New Study Now Suggests Stress is Good for IVF Success.
New research now suggests that women who are stressed may have a better outcome from IVF treatment.
27 October 2010:
Embryo Test Hope to Couples.
An IVF test that trebles a woman’s chance of having a baby has been developed.
21 October 2010:
North Yorkshire and York PCT Suspends Funding for IVF Treatment.
North Yorkshire PCT have announced that IVF will be suspended for the final quarter of the financial year to address their current deficit.
20 October 2010:
Donors Should be Paid More.
More calls have been made for egg and sperm donors to be paid more in compensation for their donations.
14 October 2010:
Government Confirmas Plans for HFEA.
Today the Government confirmed plans to transfer HFEA functions to other regulators and the body to be abolished by end of current Parliament
10 October 2010:
Womb Transplant Hope.
The Sunday Express report on recent studies in to Womb Transplants, possibly offering hope to many women in the future.
07 October 2010:
NICE Outlines Review of Fertility Guideline.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is currently in the process of updating its 2004 NHS guidance on the assessment and treatment of people with fertility problems.
04 October 2010:
Robert Edwards Honoured with Nobel Prize.
It is announced today that Robert Edwards has been honoured with the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine
01 October 2010:
Caffeine May Help Prevent OHSS.
Potentially serious complications which can be a side effect of IVF treatment could be prevented by drinking a cup of coffee, new research suggests.
29 September 2010:
IVF May Result in More Baby Boys.
Researchers have found that IVF treament may result in more baby boys than natural conception, whilst ICSI may increase the chances of having a girl.
23 September 2010:
Welsh Breakthrough in Disease Prevention.
Welsh scientists have made a breakthrough in developing new treatments to prevent reasons for infertility.
19 September 2010:
Illegal Internet Sperm Websites.
Two businessmen faced jail last night after being convicted of running an illegal fertility company that provided women with access to 'sperm for home insemination'.
16 September 2010:
Artificial Ovary Gives Future Hope to Cancer Sufferers.
Nick Collins reports in the Telegraph that scientists are in the process of researching artificial ovaries that can mature human eggs
14 September 2010:
PCT PLANS TO SUSPEND FUNDING FOR IVF.
Yet another PCT is proposing to suspend funding for IVF treatment suggesting it is a 'discretionary procedure!' Please act NOW, who knows which PCT will be next!
23 August 2010:
HFEA To Review Payment for Egg and Sperm Donors.
The HFEA are to review the level of compensation made to egg and sperm donors, together with the 'ten family' rule, according to reports.
20 August 2010:
Warrington Suspend Funding for IVF.
Warringotn PCT has suspended funding for IVF treatment saying that infertility 'does not adversely affect patients health'.
06 August 2010:
No Need To Delay Conceiving After Miscarriage.
New research suggests that women who have had a miscarriage do not need to wait before trying to get pregnant again.
14 July 2010:
Acupuncture Study.
A new study questions the benefits of acupuncture given before and after IVF treatment.
04 July 2010:
Fertility: How do we decide who deserves a baby?.
Denis Campbell reports in todays Observern - Fertility: How do we decide who deserves a baby?
New criteria to assess women eligible for IVF treatment may not solve old problems.
03 July 2010:
IVF: The Uncomfortable Truth.
Viv Groskop reports in the Guardian how Dr Gedi Grudzinskas believes we put too much faith in medical solutions
30 June 2010:
New Study into Long Term Health of IVF Babies.
More than 100,000 test-tube babies are to have their health tracked amid fears they are at higher risk of heart disease and diabetes in old age
29 June 2010:
Alcohol During Pregnancy Can Damage Sons Semen Quality.
Unborn sons exposed to high levels of alcohol in the womb could suffer from impaired fertility as adults, researchers claim.
29 June 2010:
Egg Freezing.
Women are freezing eggs as an insurance policy whilst waiting to find the right partner to have their family
29 June 2010:
Being Overweight Increases Risk of Miscarriage.
New research has suggested that being overweight doubles the risk of miscarriage for women going through fertility treatment.
28 June 2010:
Chromosome Tests May Not Be Worth It.
An IVF test which claims to more than double the chances of pregnancy may be a waste of time and money, leading fertility doctors have said.
28 June 2010:
New Test to Predict Menopause.
Reearchers have developed a new test to predict when a woman will reach the menopause.
27 June 2010:
Review of NICE Guideline.
NICE may be considering scrapping the controversial age limint for women trying to access fertility treatment to comply with anti discrimination laws.
24 June 2010:
HFEA Statement on Danger of Internet Sperm Sites.
The HFEA have issues a statement warning of the dangers of using unlicensed internet sperm providers.
14 June 2010:
IVF May Increase Risk of Birth Defects.
A new report has identified that children born from assisted reproduction treatment may be at a higher risk of suffering congenital abnormalities.
08 June 2010:
Denmakr Cuts Funding for ART.
The Danish Government has announced that funding will no longer be available for IVF treatment
03 June 2010:
New Sperm test hailed as IVF Breakthrough.
Claire Bates reports in the Daily Mail; IVF breakthrough: Experts develop test that picks out top sperm just like an egg
01 June 2010:
Sauna's Affect Sperm Quality.
Heat from saunas and hot showers can have a detrimental affect on sperm quality according to the advice issued by the HFEA
31 May 2010:
Older Mothers.
More women are having babies in their 40's according to the statistics issued by the Office for National Statistics
12 May 2010:
New Fears Over Effects of Pollution on IVF Success.
New studies have raised concerns over the effects of traffic pollution on IVF success.
11 May 2010:
Trans-national Reproduction.
An exploratory study of UK residents who travel abroad for fertility treatment. Third newsletter now available to download
10 May 2010:
Increase in Male Infertility.
Experts believe that one in five men could suffer from infertility and that it could be on the increase.
06 May 2010:
Why Couples go Abroad for a Baby.
A shortage of egg and sperm donors is forcing many UK couples to go abroad for fertility treatment.
20 April 2010:
Consultation on Payment to Donors.
Shortages of egg, sperm and human organs have prompted the launch of a consultation to see how improvements could be made.
16 April 2010:
DESTINATION HEALTH NEW DATE ANNOUNCED.
Destination Health announces new date, show previously cancelled as 90% exhibitors were unable to attend due to dflight disruption.
01 April 2010:
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO DISCLOSING PATIENT INFORMATION TO RESEARCHERS.
From Tuesday 6th April the law changes and there will be new rules governing sharing the information held by the HFEA that identifies patients.
14 March 2010:
Calls for More NHS Provision in Advance of new Single Birth Targes.
There have been calls for more NHS treatment in advance of the new targets for multiple births which come into force in April.
10 March 2010:
Review of Research on Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
A review of the current research on acunpuncture and Chinese medicine and their effect on fertility treatment suggests that there is no benefit to patients who use either.
03 March 2010:
ASDA announces 'not for profit' on IVF drugs.
ASDA announced today a commitment to sell IVF drugs on a not for profit basis.
24 February 2010:
Small Increased Risk of Stillbirth from IVF.
New research has linked fertility treatment to an increased risk of stillbirth.
24 February 2010:
ICSI Treatment may be 'overused'.
ICSI treatment may be ‘overused’ according to experts and could result in fertility issues being passed on to the next generation.
18 February 2010:
Frozen Embryos May be Better than Fresh.
A new study suggests that frozen embryos might be an even better choice than fresh
18 February 2010:
Obesity Can Affect Sperm Quality.
A new study suggests that obese men tend to have less-mobile sperm than their thinner counterparts.
31 January 2010:
Publication of Expert Group on Infertility Report.
Following the issue of its interim report in 2008, and the publication of a commissioning aid in June 2009, the final report of the independent expert group on commissioning NHS infertility provision is now available.
30 January 2010:
News from HFEA.
News from the HFEA on multiple births, patient feedback, choosing a fertility clinic and details of a meeting on treatment abroad
21 January 2010:
Is Britain in a Fertility Crisis.
Why are more couples finding it difficult to conceive and how can you maximise your chances? This article looks at some of the background to fertility issues and some of the reasons why it may be more difficult now for couples to have children.
20 January 2010:
Women who Drink Too Much shouldn't Have IVF.
Women who drink more than moderate amounts of alcohol should be refused IVF treatment, according to a group of experts.
11 January 2010:
Drive to Recruit Sperm Donors in Manchester.
The government is starting a pilot scheme in Manchester this month for a national sperm bank — and will target sports fans as potential donors.
16 December 2009:
RCN Calls for more NHS Funded Fertility Treatment.
Access to NHS-funded IVF must improve, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said today (15 December), as it launches a new policy briefing on infertility provision in England.
18 November 2009:
Patients in Wales to Receive Two IVF Cycles .
Patients in Wales will receive two cycles of IVF from April 2010 the Health Minister Announced last night.
29 October 2009:
Stem Cell Study Leads to Breakthrough in Understanding Fertility.
Scientists have turned human stem cells into early-stage sperm and eggs in research which offers unprecedented insight into the causes of infertility.
22 October 2009:
Womb Transplants 'Available in Two Years'.
Suggestions that womb transplants may be available within two years could bring hope to some couples but experts are not convinced that this technique will be successful in humans within that timescale.
21 October 2009:
'Ideal Fertility Show'.
The Fertility Show being held at Olympia on 6th and 7th November with information and advice on all aspect of fertility is being called 'the ideal show' for couples hoping to conceive.
21 October 2009:
More Warnings on Alcohol and Conception.
Couples using IVF to conceive have been warned again of the risks of alcohol consumption.
21 October 2009:
New Embryo Screening Technique.
A new embryo screening technique could improve the chancves of IVF success according to research announced this week.
19 October 2009:
Experts Warning on Home Fertility Tests.
Experts have warned women against relying on home fertility tests as an indicator of their future fertility.
01 October 2009:
21st Century Practice Within 21st Century Regulation - New Human Fertilisation And Embryology Act Comes Into Force .
The single greatest change to affect the UK fertility sector in nearly two decades takes place on Thursday 1 October, as the new Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (as amended) comes into force.
30 September 2009:
New 'Choose a Clinic Website' from HFEA.
The HFEA's new 'Choose a Clinuc' Website is launched today, giving patients more information to base their choice of fertility clinic on.
15 September 2009:
New Rules on Embryo Storage.
The time limit on storing embryos is due to rise from five years to 10 from October
09 September 2009:
Extension Given for Embryo Storage.
9th September:
Earlier today, the Health Minister, Gillian Merron issued the following statement:
"We are updating the law to allow women to store their embryos for longer than the current five years. These new rules will come into effect on the 1st October and I will be seeking to make an Order to Parliament to ensure this applies to embryos that are 'out-of-time' on that date.
08 September 2009:
Dangers of Leaving it Too Late.
RCOG points out the dangers of leaving it too late to try for a baby.
07 September 2009:
New Embryo Screening Technique.
Manchester clinicians are to become the first to trial a new technique for screening embryos in a bid to make IVF more successful.
02 September 2009:
Tagging system to Cut Out IVF Mix Ups.
A hospital which plans to be the largest IVF centre in Europe is to electronically tag embryos to reduce the chance of mix-ups.
02 September 2009:
New Screening Technique May Increase Success of IVF.
The first baby conceived with a new screening technique has been born.
10 August 2009:
Should Women Check Their Fertility at 30?.
Suggestions that women should take a fertility test at 30 are disputed by many experts who point out that this could lull women into a false sense of securty.
10 August 2009:
Welsh Health Minister Calls for Review of Funding.
The Health Minister in Wales has called for a review of current funding levels for fertility treatment.
06 August 2009:
More Confirmation of the Postcode Lottery.
A further survey has confirmed that treatment by postcode is still very much the case when it comes to fertility treatment.
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04 August 2009:
More on the Debate on Paying egg and Sperm Donors.
The argument for and against paying egg and sperm donors continues.
04 August 2009:
New Survey on Fertility Treatment in UK.
A survey carried out for a women's magazine has suggested the more grandparents are subsidising the cost of fertility treatment.
30 July 2009:
Payment for Egg and Sperm Donors Could be Challenged.
Any move to offer payment to egg and sperm donors could be challenged in court.
27 July 2009:
Should Egg and sperm Donors be Paid?.
The Chair of the HFEA, Professor Lisa Jardine, has suggested that the question of payment for egg and sperm donors in the UK be opened up for discussion.
13 July 2009:
Artificial Sperm Could Help Infertile Men.
British Scientists have announced that they have now succeeded in creating sperm from human embryonic stem cells which could potentially help investigate causes of infertility and at some point allow men who do not produce their own sperm to have their own genetically related baby.
02 July 2009:
Lack of NHS Funding Puts Britain Bottom in Europe.
Poor NHS funding of IVF means that infertile British couples are among the least likely in Europe to receive the treatment they need to start a family, new official figures have shown.
01 July 2009:
New Fertility Test Questionnaire.
A 22 question test to help women maximise their chances of motherhood has been developed by scientists.
01 July 2009:
New Blood Test Could Predict IVF Success.
Researchers have raised the prospect of a simple test to help women decide whether to keep using fertility treatment to try for a baby.
30 June 2009:
Is Daily Sex Good for Sperm?.
Having sex every day improves sperm quality and could boost the chances of getting pregnant, research suggests.
30 June 2009:
Male Elite Cyclists at Risk of Fertility Problems.
Male cyclists and triathleltes may be risking fertility problems with hard training.
30 June 2009:
Patients Travel Abroad for IVF.
A new study reveals many UK patients travel abroad to access IVF Treatment.
30 June 2009:
Small Weight Loss can Help Fertility.
Overweight women who lose even a small amount of weight may boost their chances of getting pregnant, a study suggests.
18 June 2009:
Infertility Network UK Announce New Guidelines to Standardise Access to IVF Treatment.
Infertility Network UK working with the Department of Health has produced access criteria to help local NHS provide equal services for fertility patients.
16 June 2009:
Women Should Not Put Off Having Children Till late 30s.
Women should not put off having children into their late thirties and forties, because of the difficulties and health risks involved, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has warned.
15 June 2009:
Agonising Decision over IVF Embryos.
What do you do after IVF if you have spare embryos?
14 June 2009:
Calls for Electronic Tagging after Embryo Mix up at Clinic.
Mistakes which led to a couple's embryo being implanted in another woman has led to more calls for tighter procedures and electronic tagging of embryos
13 June 2009:
Clare Lewis Jones Awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Clare Lewis Jones Chief Executive Infertility Network UK and More To Life awarded MBE for Services to Healthcare in the Queen's Birthday Honours List
31 May 2009:
Scottish Government Announce Funding for Patients to Influence Fertility Treatment in Scotland.
Patients are to be given a direct influence on the direction of infertility treatment in Scotland.
The Scottish Government has announced that Infertility Network Scotland, will be funded by the Scottish Government for three years to work with health boards on ensuring fairer access to treatment
13 May 2009:
Protest Against Oxford PCT Policy.
Patients are rallying round in Oxfordshire to protest at the Oxford PCT policy for access to NHS fertility treatment.
13 May 2009:
Holyrood Fails on IVF Targets.
Patients in some areas in Scotland face up to three years on waiting lists for IVF.
11 May 2009:
Postcode Lottery Criticised.
More criticism of the postcode lottery with the failure of PCTs to implement the NICE Guidance highlighted in this weekend's press
09 May 2009:
Artifical Ovary Matures Human Egg.
A HUMAN ovary grown in the lab from slivers of ovarian tissue has been able to turn an immature egg into one that is ready to be fertilised
07 May 2009:
IMPACT AWARDS.
Infertility Network UK are one of this years ten winners of the IMPACT Awards. The overall winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on 7th May
29 April 2009:
Increased Provision for Couples in East of England.
Eligible ouples in the East of England will from 1st May receive up to 3 cycles of NHS fertility treatment.
29 April 2009:
UPDATE on Oxford Couples Fight for IVF Treatment.
Couples in Oxfordshire are signing a petition to fight for access to IVF Treatment - while others receive three cycles at Oxford clinic
16 April 2009:
Funding For Fertilty.
Funding For Fertility offically launches today!
A valuable resource that provides information and advice on the options available to you in seeking NHS funding for your fertility treatment.
15 April 2009:
HFEA new website launched.
Today the HFEA launch their new website, the site has had a major redesign of its content and visual style - the first of a series of improvements to come over the summer.
10 April 2009:
Time off work for IVF.
Alexandra Bains asks in the Times: Most employers regard IVF as a lifestyle choice, not a medical necessity. But could a recent sex discrimination case change all that?
27 March 2009:
Research on Risks with IVF.
There has been quite a bit of press over the last week on the possible health risks to children born as a result of IVF/ICSI.
26 March 2009:
Minister Announces Additional Funding for Infertility Services in N Ireland.
The Minister for Health in Northern Ireland today announced additional funding for infertility services.
09 March 2009:
Department of Health Consultation.
Respond to the Consultation on regulations to implement the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act 2008 by 30th March 2009
19 February 2009:
New Policy Being Developed by South Central PCTs.
NHS South Central are trying to develop a single policy for Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight for assisted conception. The Commissioning Team has developed a consultation and we would urge infertility patients in the area to respond to this and make their views known on this subject.
15 February 2009:
Ministers Propose Extending 10-year Cap on Frozen Embryos.
The changes being proposed by ministers as part of regulations attached to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act will allow women to freeze their eggs for up to 55 years.
08 February 2009:
Health Warning for Fertility Tourists.
CHILDLESS British women who travel abroad to have up to four embryos implanted in their wombs have been given an official warning about the health risks.
05 February 2009:
Fertility Drugs Do Not Increase The Risk Of Cancer.
Rebecca Smith reports in the Daily Telegraph that Drugs used to stimulate the ovaries during fertility treatment do not increase the risk of ovarian cancer despite previous fears, research has found.
29 January 2009:
Chemicals May Reduce Fertility.
Chemicals commonly found in food packaging, upholstery and carpets may be damaging women's fertility according to US scientists.
26 January 2009:
New Egg Screening Technique will Improve Success Rates.
Fertility specialists in the UK have made an IVF breakthrough which could more than double the chances of a patient getting pregnant.
21 January 2009:
Questions Raised over some common Infertility Treatments.
New research shows that for couples with 'unexplained infertility', some commonly used fertility treatments don't increase the chances of getting pregnant.
21 January 2009:
Acupuncture - Does it or Doesn't it Help with IVF.
Two major studies have looked at whether acupuncture helps improve IVF pregnancy rates – and have come up with conflicting results.
19 January 2009:
New Sperm Quality Test.
Scientists have developed a new method for testing the quality of sperm before it is used in IVF treatment, thereby potentially improving its success rate.
18 January 2009:
PGD Gives New Hope for Scottish Couples.
HUNDREDS of Scottish couples are being offered a revolutionary screening service to create babies free of deadly genetic diseases.
05 January 2009:
New IVF Centre in Leeds.
WORK has started on building a new £3.3m fertility unit at Seacroft Hospital – the largest NHS facility of its kind in the UK.
04 January 2009:
Frozen Embryos - the Future for IVF.
A British clinic has dramatically improved the success rate of fertility treatment using frozen embryos
04 January 2009:
Leading Fertility Expert Made CBE.
NORTH-EAST expert in women’s health and IVF treatment, Professor Allan (Alexander) Templeton, has been made a CBE for services to medicine.
04 December 2008:
HFEA Consultation .
The HFEA have launched two consultations that will affect the way they work with both patients and clinics. The deadline for responding to the on line questionnaire is 15th December 2008.
18 November 2008:
Infertility Network UK Benefits From Bexhill Achiever Award.
Infertility Network UK benefited from the Bexhill Achiever Awards, an event organised by the Bexhill Observer in conjunction with the Bexhill Chamber of Commerce, which recognises the achievements of those who do so much for Bexhill.
12 November 2008:
British Fertility Society Calls for Improvements to Sperm Donor Recruitment.
The British Fertility Society (BFS) has issued new recommendations to address the critical shortage of sperm donors on the UK.
11 November 2008:
Frozen Embryos May Produce Healthier Babies.
New researcg suggests that IVF produces healthier children when embryos are frozen and thawed before being transferred to the womb.
10 November 2008:
Embryo Screening Trials.
Trials of a new embryo screening technique suggest it could help improve success rates of IVF.
27 October 2008:
Review of Fertility Services in Northern Ireland.
Review of Fertility Services in Northern Ireland - A Chance to have your say
On Tuesday 21st October 2008 the health minister Michael Mc Gimpsey announced the launch of a public consultation on publicly funded fertility treatment in Northern Ireland.
20 October 2008:
Fibroids and Fertility.
Fibroids are becoming more of an issue as women try to conceive in their thirties and forties.
17 October 2008:
Health Tourism Show London.
Register Free to visit The Health Tourism Show on 25th/26th of October 2008 at London Olympia II.
13 October 2008:
I N UK Mentioned at HFEA Conference.
Read the transcripts and watch videos from the HFEA Conference mentioning I N UK, NHS Funding and other interesting information and updates.
09 October 2008:
HFEA figures reveal more than 10,000 women had successful IVF treatment in 2006.
The number of women having successful in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment topped 10,000 for the first time in 2006, according to new figures released by the HFEA today. There were 10,242 births resulting in 12,596 babies in 2006, an increase of 13.1% on the number of births in 2005.
08 October 2008:
Department of Health Consultation on Patient Mobility in EU.
A consultation that will help formulate the UK's negotiating position to ensure the right legislative framework is developed around the new Patient Mobility EU Directive was launched today.
02 October 2008:
MP Tables Amendment to HFE Bill.
The Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infertility, Dari Taylor MP, has tabled an amendment to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
01 October 2008:
IVF pioneer receives lifetime achievement award.
Professor Bob Edwards has received a Lifetime Achievement award at this year's Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.
30 September 2008:
Implantation of Embryos in the Womb.
Scientists have discovered why some embryos fail to implant in the womb and hope this will help couples undergoing IVF treatment whose embryos fail to implant.
25 September 2008:
Anti Depressants May Affect Male Fertility.
Researchers in America have reported that taking an anti depressant drug may affect sperm quality.
21 September 2008:
Acupuncture Helps with IVF.
Success rates of IVF are increased when acupuncture is given at the time of embryo transfer according to new research.
10 September 2008:
Steroids May Help Prevent Miscarriage.
Trials have shown that women who have suffered repeated miscarriage may be helped by taking a course of steroids.
03 September 2008:
BFS Guidelines on Elective Single Embryo Transfer.
The British Fertility Society today issued guidelines on elective single embryo transfer for those women most at risk of multiple birth.
02 September 2008:
Fears about Perfume in Pregnancy.
There haave been reports in the media warning women to avoid the use of moisturisers and perfumes in the early stages of pregnancy which many experts say are unfounded.
02 September 2008:
New Barcode Technology at Liverpool Womens Hospital.
New technology developed at Liverpool Womens Hospital will significantly reduce the potential for IVF mix ups according to experts
01 September 2008:
Campaign to Honour IVF Pioneer.
The world's first IVF baby boy has launched a campaign to honour Professor Edwards, the pioneer of IVF
23 August 2008:
Department of Health Issues Interim Report from Expert Group.
An Expert Group on Commissioning NHS Infertility Provision was established by the Department at the beginning of 2008, with the aim of identifying the barriers to the implementation of the NICE fertility guideline and helping PCTs move towards the implementation of the guideline.
22 August 2008:
Good News for Patients in East of England.
The East of England PCTs have announced that from April 2009 they will provide up to three cycles of treatment for eligible couples!
12 August 2008:
Fertility File.
A summary of some recent news stories and features on fertility issues.
11 August 2008:
Clomid Ineffective in Treating Infertility.
A new study has claimed that Clomid and IUI are perhaps not the most effective treatments for unexplained infertility.
11 August 2008:
Fertility Tourism in India.
More couples are considering travelling to India for fertility treatment.
08 August 2008:
Doctors say funding for clomid better spent on infertility treatment.
Study shows two fertility treatments for childless couple are of little help - doctors say money better spent on treatment
05 August 2008:
Men's biological clocks are ticking too.
Birmingham Mail reports that whilst women are all too aware of the ticking of their biological clock, most men may believe their potency is unaffected by age.
28 July 2008:
North Yorkshire and York Limit Cycles to those aged 39.5-40 years!.
North Yorkshire and York PCT now offer one cycle of treatment - but only to women who fit into a six month age bracked between 39.5-40 years!
27 July 2008:
More Clinical Trials Needed on New IVF Techniques.
A survey by clinical experts has suggested that nearly half believe new procedures are being brought in without being properly tested. The survey also suggested that lifestyle factors such as smoking and weight should be taken into account when considering patients for IVF treatment.
26 July 2008:
Single Way to Improve IVF Treatment.
The Times suggests that we need to increase funding for IVF treatment and allow patients to access more NHS funded single embryo transferred cycles.
22 July 2008:
Professor Edwards Looks Back at 30 Years of IVF.
At National Infertility Day Professor Edwards received a standing ovation from the audience as he looked back at 30 years of IVF
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21 July 2008:
Next Steps - Improving IVF.
30 Years from the first IVF advances in science mean more chances of success for couples who need fertility treatment
21 July 2008:
Employers and Time Off for Treatment.
Are employers now beginning to recognise the need to give time off for fertility treatment?
21 July 2008:
How do Couples Cope When IVF Fails?.
In the shadow of assisted conception's many successes are the 75 per cent of women patients for whom the gruelling medical process never works. The vast majority are neither monitored nor offered counselling but, it seems, are expected to slink away, marked “failed”.
21 July 2008:
No IVF Please, We're British.
Why are test tube babies so rare in the country where IVF was born?
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20 July 2008:
Bosses Join IVF Learning Curve.
Thirty years after the first test tube baby, firms are starting to acknowledge the need of would-be parents to take time off, says Neasa MacErlean
19 July 2008:
National Infertility Day.
NID 2008 National Infertility Day - Saturday 19th July sees the unique event for patients and for those working in the field of infertility.
18 July 2008:
Leading Charities Unite to Plant First Ever Fertility Forest.
Leading Charities Unite to Plant First Ever Fertility Forest.
Infertility Network UK and the Woodland Trust have signed an agreement to join forces in an exciting new venture - the first ever Fertility Forest.
15 July 2008:
Environmental Factors Affect Male Fertility.
FERTILITY EXPERTS have warned there is a growing body of evidence showing that the man's age is a significant factor affecting the chances of a couple conceiving and of having a healthy child.
14 July 2008:
Obesity can Affect Male Fertility.
Research has been published showing that being overweight can affect male fertility.
10 July 2008:
Prime Minister Supports Infertility Patients....
Prime Minister Supports Infertility Patients As Pioneer Of IVf Says He's Angry At Lack Of Funding.
09 July 2008:
Accupuncture has 'no effect' on IVF outcome.
Acupuncture has no effect at all on pregnancy rates following IVF, according to a study that has examined all the high-quality trials to investigate its use by fertility clinics.
08 July 2008:
Doctors Clash Over IVF Twins Danger.
Speaking at the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Barcelona, Dr Gleicher said: "In my opinion patients are being misled and put to unnecessary expense." But he was taken to task by other professional colleagues for flying in the face of most expert opinion.
07 July 2008:
Biological Clock ticks for men too.
The biological clock ticks for men as well as women, doctors warn today, after research found that male fertility begins to decline when they reach their mid-30s
03 July 2008:
Early Day Motion Calls for Full Implementation of Nice.
Dari Taylor MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infertility, yesterday tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons to mark National Infertility Day 2008 and in recognition of 30 years of IVF.
02 July 2008:
New Test to Predict Outcome of IVF Treatment.
A new test has been developed which researchers claim can help predict the outcome of IVF treatment.
27 June 2008:
National Strategy for Reducing Multiple Births Launched.
A new national strategy was today launched to reduce multiple births but patient organisations have stressed that more NHS funding is required before this can be successfully implemented.
26 June 2008:
Sperm Donor Crisis Highlighted.
Thousands of childless couples are being denied the chance to try for a baby as the loss of donor anonymity has seen sperm and egg donor levels collapse.
26 June 2008:
Postcode Lottery.
Recent figures issues by the Dept of Health confirm that PCTs are still failing to implement the NICE Guidance on fertility treatment
26 June 2008:
Smokers Denied Access to IVF.
PCTs have been accused of rationing IVF treatment by denying access for various social criteria including smoking.
20 June 2008:
New Study on Egg Freezing.
A new study on egg freezing techniques could give hope to women who have to freeze eggs to preserve their fertility.
12 June 2008:
PGS Could Lower Chances of Successful Outcome.
The British Fertility Society has called for Preimplantation Genetic Screening only to be offered during clinical trials.
09 June 2008:
Teach Yongsters about Infertility at School.
More calls to teach children about the dangers of infertility at school when they learn about contraception and pregnancy
09 June 2008:
IVF Success Rates Too Low According to Lord Winston.
Lord Winston has commented that he feels that success rates are still too low for IVF treatment.
02 June 2008:
Experts warn of danges of Delaying Conceiving.
A new study has again pointed out the risks to women of leaving until later in life to start trying for a family
01 June 2008:
Unfair Postcode Lottery.
Another example of the unfair postcode lottery which offers couples at the same clinic but from diferent PCTs unfair access to NHS treatment
28 May 2008:
British Fertility Society Response to House of Commons Vote on Need for a Father.
The Bitish Fertility Society have issued their response to the recent vote in the House of Commons on the 'need for a father' clause in the HFE Bill
28 May 2008:
Head of HFEA Calls for More Fertility Education in Schools.
The Head of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has been quoted calling for schools to provide children with more information on infertility
27 May 2008:
New Research on Paint Affecting Male Fertility.
New research appears to show that chemicals in water based paint can affect sperm.
20 May 2008:
BFS Response to House of Commons Vote on Interspecies Embryos and Saviour Siblings.
The British Fertility Society have issued a response to the House of Commons Vote yesterday on admixed embryos and saviour siblings.
14 May 2008:
New DNA Testing May Improve Success of IVF Treatment.
A new form of DNA testing to determine the embryos most likely to result in a successful outcome has been developed
29 April 2008:
Nurses Brand IVF Provision 'Disgrace'.
A resoution put forward at the RCN Congress by the fertilty nurses to call for full implementation of the NICE GUidance has received overwhelming support.
23 April 2008:
'Soft' IVF.
More on the benefits of 'soft' IVF and a comparison with standard treatment.
21 April 2008:
VF From Immature Eggs offers Hope to Infertile Women.
Developments in freezing and growing immature eggs in the laboratory could help women facing infertility through cancer treatment or premature menopause.
21 April 2008:
New Device could Allow Cheaper and Quicker IVF Procedures.
A new device is being developed which could mean cheaper IVF procedures carried out at non specialist centres
21 April 2008:
Chemicals and Infertility.
Experts discuss the impact of everyday household items on infertility
11 April 2008:
RCN Congress - Call to lobby.
The Fertility Nurses Group secure a debate at the RCN Congress
10 April 2008:
Interview with new head of HFEA.
Read the Times interview with Professor Lisa Jardine, new head of the HFEA.
10 April 2008:
'Mild' IVF.
'Mild' IVF is better and safer than conventional IVF techniques which use high amounts of drugs according to some experts.
09 April 2008:
Internet Sperm Company Director Guilty of Fraud.
The Director of the internet sperm supplier 'Mannotincluded' has been found guilty of fraud.
07 April 2008:
UK Fertility Treatment Safety Record .
The risk of developing serious complications following fertility treatment in the UK is much higher than the rest of Europe according to new reports issued by the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
31 March 2008:
Myths and Facts of Infertility.
Do you know the difference between facts and myths when it comes to infertility?
20 March 2008:
Should Men Take Folic Acid.
New, early reserach, suggests that men trying to become fathers should consider increasing their intake of folic acid to improve the quality of their sperm.
17 March 2008:
Surrogacy in India.
More and more British couples are considering travelling to India in an attempt to find surrogate mothers according to recent news reports.
10 March 2008:
Update on HFE Bill.
There is increased controversy over legislation on embryology following a proposed amendment to the HFE Bill to allow 'artificial' sperm and eggs to be used.
10 March 2008:
Should you Opt for Pre Natal Screening?.
One woman's story on making the decision whether to have pre natal screening.
03 March 2008:
Fertility Tourism Survey.
Take part in our fertility Tourism survey and share your thoughts on travelling abroad for fertility treatment
01 March 2008:
Acupuntcure Can Help Chances of Conceiving.
There is growing evidence that acupuncture can help improve chances of conceiving
01 March 2008:
As many as 2000 babies born using donor last year.
Use of donor makes mothers day the best, two donor mums share their story. 7,000 women receive donated eggs, sperm or embryos, leading to 2,000 births.
27 February 2008:
New Trial to Develop IVF Embryos in the Womb.
A new technique which lets eggs develop in the womb rather than the 'test tube' will be trialled at the Nottingham CARE clinic.
25 February 2008:
Lack of Sperm Donors Continues.
Less than 300 men are were registed in 2006 as sperm donors, and experts say that at least 500 are needed to meet the needs of 4,000 couples who seek donor treatment each year.
25 February 2008:
Viagra May Damage Men's Fertility.
New research suggests that Viagra, taken either recreationally or to help produce sperm for fertility treatment could be affecting sperm production.
21 February 2008:
New Study Shows SET Can Improve Success and Reduce Mutliple Births.
A new study published in the BJOG journal shows that using single embryo blastocyst transfer improved success rates and cut down on multiple births in a select group of women.
15 February 2008:
Rising Infertility Rates Will Affect More Couples.
Experts are warning that infertility will become more common in future generations due to a comibnation of social, medical and environmental factors.
10 February 2008:
Incidents at IVF Clinics.
A rise in the number of incidents reported at IVF clinics can be explained by better reporting systems and a willingness by clinics to report any incidents.
09 February 2008:
Cancer Risk from Fertility Drugs.
New study raises more questions on the risk to women of taking fertility drugs
08 February 2008:
Research Shows Acupuncture Can Improve IVF Success Rates.
Preliminary results from a recent study appears to show that acupuncture given with embryo transfer can help improve success rates.
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07 February 2008:
What Happens When Egg Sharing Schemes Work for the Recipient but not the Donor.
Many women who participate in egg sharing schemes in return for reductions on the cost of their IVF treatment could find they are left childless while the recipients of their eggs may have been successful
06 February 2008:
New IVF Unit for Liverpool.
A new centre to be built in Liverpool will house the largest specialist IVF centre in Europe.
31 January 2008:
No Funding from North Yorkshire PCT for IVF.
North Yorkshire PCT suspended funding for IVF treatment in January 2007 and still will only fund when the female partner is aged between 39 1/2 and 40.
31 January 2008:
Letter from HFEA to PCT Directors of Public Health.
The Interim Chief Executive of the HFEA has recently written to the PCTs on the subject of the move towards single embryo transfer and improving the provision of NHS treatment to eligible patients in line with the three full cycles recommended by NICE.
28 January 2008:
MPs Seek Free Vote over HFE Bill.
Ministers are demanding a free vote on whether to permit the creation of human -animal hybrid embryos and to remove the need for a father to be taken into account when providing IVF treatment.
26 January 2008:
Health Professional of the Year Award.
Nominations now being accepted.
The National Infertility Day Health Professional of the Year Award is presented bi-annually to someone who has shown understanding and support above the call of duty
24 January 2008:
Increased Risk of Miscarriage from Caffeine.
New research suggests that women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day in early pregnancy are twice as likely to suffer a miscarriage.
23 January 2008:
New Chair appointed for HFEA .
Professor Lisa Jardine CBE has been appointed by the Appointments Commission to be the new Chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority with effect from 1 April 2008.
21 January 2008:
Press Release from Royal College of Physicians on Fertility Treatment for Cancer Patients.
A new working party report from the Royal Colleges of Physicians, Radiologists, and Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, including specialists in cancer and fertility, recommends that the NHS should fully fund fertility services for patients with cancer.
17 January 2008:
The Need for a Father?.
Commentary by Baroness Deech on the proposal to change IVF law.
13 January 2008:
More Couples Have Problems Conceiving Second Child.
More and more couples are finding it increasingly difficult to conceive their second baby, even if they had no problems first time round
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10 January 2008:
Shropshire Announce New Fertility Policy for Non Smokers.
Shropshire have recently announced new plans to provide two cycles of treatment to couples aged between 23-37 so long as they are both non smokers
10 January 2008:
The Changing Face of the Family.
Children born from donor treatment to have stamp on birth certificate, limits on embryo replacement, egg freezing - how much are our fertility rules changing and is it for the better?
09 January 2008:
HFEA Tells Clinics to Provide all Patients with Costed Treatment Plans.
Clinics will now have to provide patients with full details of all costs before they commence treatment following new rules by the HFEA
08 January 2008:
Women Donate Eggs for Cheaper IVF.
Newcastle Fertility Centre starts offering half price IVF treatment for women who donate half their eggs to research
07 January 2008:
IVF Clinics Destroy 1m 'waste' embryos.
More than 1m embryos created for fertility treatment in Britain have been destroyed over the pasat 14 years
07 January 2008:
Do you want to have a baby in 2008?.
Guide to maximising your chances of conceiving - and what to do if you experience problems
01 January 2008:
IVF Test could cut out risk of multiple birth.
New IVF test could improve chances of pregnancy and at the same time almost eliminate the risk of twins or triplets
04 December 2007:
RESULTS FROM HFEA MULTIPLE BIRTHS CONSULTATION .
Improving baby safety by reducing multiple births Walter Merricks, interim Chair, HFEA, Speech to BFS winter conference
29 November 2007:
Diet and Lifestyle and Cancer drug linked to infertility.
What does affect your fertility?
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