Blog posts from November 2010

Television production company seeking individuals considering assisted conception

30 November, 2010

A television production company has contacted Pride Angel. They are keen to talk to anyone considering any method of assisted conception for the first time.They are currently researching the subject for a new documentary and would like to speak to...

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Low sperm counts making it harder for couples to conceive

29 November, 2010

Low sperm counts and reduced male fertility may be making it even harder for couples to conceive and be contributing to low birth rates in many countries, reveals a new European Science Foundation (ESF) report launching at a meeting in Paris.More ...

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IVF loan adverts spark fury in New Zealand

27 November, 2010

Kiwis who've struggled to conceive are up in arms over ASB's new ad offering loans for IVF treatment. But why do would-be parents have to pay in the first place? Adam Dudding reports.WHEN HE first saw the slickly sentimental new ad from AS...

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Treating testes early may prevent male infertility

25 November, 2010

Infertility is probably the last thing on teenage boys' minds. However, a new study out of Brazil suggests that early treatment of a common testicular condition could preserve future fatherhood potential for some adolescents.A varicocele is a ...

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When to give up on IVF treatment?

23 November, 2010

More than five dozen shots a month, lots of heartbreak, and a devastating miscarriage. That's what E! News host Giuliana Rancic, 36, has endured so far in her quest to become a mother.Rancic told UsMagazine.com that her IVF fertility treatment...

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Sister to become surrogate for her gay brother

21 November, 2010

The London Women's Clinic (LWC) has reportedly received an application for fertility treatment by two gay men wanting to raise a child who wish to use one of the couple's sister as a surrogate.Up to 30 percent of LWC's clients are lesb...

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Children in need appeal 2010

19 November, 2010

Children in need's mission is to make a positive change to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK. Their vision is a society where each and every child and young person is supported to realise their potential...

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IVF hormones and stress linked to postnatal depression

17 November, 2010

Between 20 and 30 percent of women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures suffer from significant symptoms of depression. Many practitioners believe that the hormone therapy involved in IVF procedures is primarily responsible for this...

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Gay sperm donors in high demand

15 November, 2010

Many more women are turning to sperm donor websites to find donors or co-parents, fuelled by the shortage of donors within the UK, along with many NHS authorities cutting back on IVF treatment. Pride Angel reports on the increasing demand by both ...

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lesbian mums in dispute: fertility law, child maintenance and what makes a parent

13 November, 2010

A lesbian couple who had conceived a child together through donor insemination at a UK clinic recently ended up in the High Court after their relationship broke down. Their dispute involved a ten-year-old child, and the issue was whether the non-b...

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