News tagged with infertile couples


Public funding spurs couples to seek fertility treatment

(HealthDay)—Public funding of assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, broadens the range of couples who seek treatment for infertility by attracting a more diverse ...

Health created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sperm crawl and collide on way to egg, researchers say

Scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick have shed new light on how sperm navigate the female reproductive tract, 'crawling' along the channel walls and swimming around corners; with frequent collisions.

Medical research created May 07, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

ECE: Gene variants linked to reduced male fertility

(HealthDay)—Particular gene variants of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and its receptor are associated with significantly reduced fertility in men, according to a study presented at the annual European ...

Genetics created May 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Embryo-analysis technique may boost in vitro fertilization success

(Medical Xpress)—Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have devised a two-part approach to identify developing human embryos most likely to result in successful pregnancies. The technique could transform the ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sperm coat protein may be key to male infertility

The loss of a protein that coats sperm may explain a significant proportion of infertility in men worldwide, according to a study by an international team of researchers led by UC Davis. The research could ...

Medical research created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Fertility treatment bans in Europe draw criticism

(AP) -- More than three decades after Britain produced the world's first test-tube baby, Europe is a patchwork of restrictions for people who need help having a child.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists record electrical currents that control male fertility

Performance anxiety? Not for this human sperm.

Medical research created Dec 29, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Blood clots and artery blockage more likely during IVF pregnancies

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) and venous thromboembolism (blood clots) during the first trimester of pregnancy, a study published ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research gives fresh hope to couples with 'unexplained infertility'

New research from Queen's University Belfast has uncovered the cause of infertility for 80 per cent of couples previously diagnosed with 'unexplained infertility'.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Nov 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The social network of infertility: Study examines couples' privacy preferences

(Medical Xpress) -- Couples who are having trouble getting pregnant adjust how much information they share with friends and family, depending on whether it's the husband or the wife who feels stigmatized about their reproductive ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

German parliament OKs genetic embryo tests

(AP) -- After an emotional debate, German lawmakers voted Thursday to allow a procedure that looks for genetic disorders in embryos before they are implanted in the womb.

Genetics created Jul 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Good quality of life for couples who adopt

Couples who adopt after unsuccessful IVF treatment have a better quality of life than both childless couples and couples without fertility problems, reveals a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Nov 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Perceptions of conception

For many women, the decision to get pregnant can take on a life of its own. In fact, according to a survey conducted for SpermCheck Fertility, 42% of those who conceived say they became obsessed with getting pregnant once ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Coming soon: At-home sperm test for couples trying to conceive

(HealthDay) -- Women who are trying to conceive often use at-home products such as ovulation predictors and pregnancy tests, but the newest do-it-yourself test to help couples have a baby is for their male ...

Medications created Mar 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pioneering IVF doctor dies in Australia

A pioneering Australian doctor known for his groundbreaking work on the world's first pregnancy through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has died after a long illness.

Other created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0