Why Young People Need To Learn About Fertility Now More Than Ever
Last week, new figures from the World Health Organisation revealed that a staggering 1 in 6 people worldwide are affected by infertility. Although a particularly sobering figure, coupled with falling birth-rates across the globe, this reflects a reality that many of us in the fertility sector are sadly all too familiar with.
People Are Using PRP Treatments To Help With Fertility – But Do They Work?
Fertility treatments are intimidating. Most of us are used to taking medicine in the form of a pill with a simple gulp of water, so moving into a world of syringes, needle sticks and vaginal probe ultrasounds – which may be happening on a daily basis around the time you ovulate – can leave you feeling more like a science experiment than a parent-to-be.
Women Describe The ‘Extreme’ Physical Pain Of Endometriosis
An estimated 6.5 million people in the United States have endometriosis , a painful condition in which the uterine lining spreads and grows outside of the uterus. But that statistic likely vastly underestimates the prevalence of endometriosis because it’s notoriously difficult to diagnose.
We Need To Talk About The Financial Trauma Of IVF
Penelope, 30, and her husband, 38, have already spent £8,915 on fertility treatment – but they are no closer to having a second child. The couple, based in Manchester, had a baby thanks to one successful round of NHS-funded IVF in 2018, but now they’re facing spiralling private fees in a bid to grow their family.
New, Faster Prenatal Test Could Save IVF Patients Thousands Of Dollars
Researchers at Columbia University Fertility Center, with funding from the National Institutes of Health, have developed a new test that can detect chromosomal abnormalities in an embryo or fetus much quicker than currently available technology, and at a fraction of the cost.
I Hid My Fertility Struggles From Work. Then I Had A Painful Miscarriage.
I felt the energy leave my body like a balloon deflating. My doctor went on to explain that the embryo could not move out of my fallopian tube, and without treatment, the ectopic pregnancy would result in the tube rupturing with life-threatening bleeding. “It needs to be treated immediately,” she added, firmly.
10 Ways To Care For Your Mental Health After A Miscarriage
Losing a pregnancy is one of the hardest things someone can go through. And unless you’ve experienced this yourself, it’s impossible to fully grasp what a miscarriage is like. An estimated 15% to 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. This can bring up feelings of guilt, extreme sadness and anger.
No, The Covid Vaccine Does Not Impact The Outcomes Of IVF
Getting the Covid-19 vaccine will not affect fertility outcomes in patients undergoing IVF, a new study has found. Some women have been concerned how the Covid-19 vaccine might affect their fertility after anecdotal reports of the vaccine changing periods.
11 Things Not To Say To Those Struggling With Fertility At The Holidays
The holidays are approaching and soon family and friends will be gathering together and catching up. This means updates on people’s jobs, latest vacations and life milestones. For couples struggling with fertility, this can be extra challenging. Research shows that infertility affects an estimated 15% of couples across the globe, which equates to 4.5 million couples.
How 600 Days Of Covid Has Left Fertility Patients In Crisis
Almost two years on, the coronavirus pandemic is still having devastating impacts for people seeking fertility treatment. New research from Fertility Network UK has found more than half (58%) of patients have experienced delays in accessing treatment as a result of the pandemic, with services yet to catch up with the backlog in some parts of the country.