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Sperm donor's parents win the right to see their grandchild

March 06, 2018

A sperm donor's parents win the right to see their grandchild after lesbian couple separate in a landmark case

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Japanese man wins custody of 13 surrogacy babies

March 01, 2018

A wealthy Japanese man at the centre of a “baby factory” scandal in Thailand has won sole parental rights to 13 children he fathered through Thai surrogate mothers.

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Lack of iodine may half chance of getting pregnant

January 27, 2018

Women who are trying to get pregnant may have half the chance of conceiving if they are deficient in iodine, compared to women with healthy iodine levels, according to a recent U.S. study.

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New Guidance for NHS funding of egg storage for Transgender

January 07, 2018

NHS must offer transgender men egg storage so they can be parents, says British Fertility Society guidance

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Snuggling a baby may help their genes and future health

December 06, 2017

Close, physical contact – or the lack of it - at an early age may lead to lasting changes to the genes, suggest researchers.

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Sperm quality may be affected by air pollution

November 22, 2017

A study finds a ‘strong association’ between high levels of particulate matter found in air pollution and abnormal sperm shape

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Embryo adoption in the US: Any lessons for the UK?

November 13, 2017

Once a couple or individual has finished their fertility treatment, the question of what to do with any remaining frozen embryos is often perceived as a difficult decision. There are, broadly, four options to choose from: keep the embryos in storage; allow them to be destroyed; make them available for research; or donate them to others to use for family-building

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Women opting for expensive fertility treatment when the real issue may be their man

November 02, 2017

Women are wasting their money on expensive fertility treatment when the real problem may be their partner's sperm, warns expert – as figures show male infertility has DOUBLED in a decade

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"Fertility MOTs" not a reliable predictor of ability to conceive, study shows

October 10, 2017

"Fertility MOTs" marketed at women who fear they have left it too late to have a baby are a waste of money, research suggests.

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Are more people choosing surrogacy to create their family?

September 28, 2017

For many there are One born every minute, but for some the journey is a long one. With many more intended parents choosing surrogacy to create their family.

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