fertility treatment

Accelerated Fertility Treatment Can Offer Shorter Time To Pregnancy

harminka — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:38:00 -0500

A major new trial recently published in the journal Fertility and Sterility shows that for couples beginning infertility treatments, an accelerated path to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) can offer a shorter time to pregnancy, cost savings of nearly $10,000, and a lowered risk of multiple births.

Fertility Treatment For Women With Cystic Fibrosis Is Possible

harminka — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:56:40 -0500

Women with cystic fibrosis can have fertility treatment to help them have babies without any long-term adverse effects on either themselves or their children, according to new research presented at the 25th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam.

Europeans Think Fertility Treatment Abroad Is Better

harminka — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:59:14 -0500

A substantial number of European patients travel to other countries for fertility treatment, both because they think that they will receive better quality care abroad and in order to undergo procedures that are banned in their home country says a study of the subject launched at the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today.

Genetic Variants Affecting Menopause Age To Improve Fertility Treatment

harminka — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:04:48 -0500

For the first time, scientists have been able to identify genetic factors that influence the age at which natural menopause occurs in women. Ms Lisette Stolk, a researcher from Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, told the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics today ( Monday 25 May) that a greater understanding of the factors influencing age at menopause might eventually help to improve the clinical treatment of infertile women.

Continuing Rise in Numbers of Women Undergoing Fertility Treatment

Margaret Wilde — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:42:53 -0500

Women in the UK are opting for fertility treatment in ever greater numbers and at an average age of 36.

Fertility treatment in developing countries; a cycle of IVF for less than $200

harminka — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:26:51 -0500

After 30 years of IVF, the rewards of treatment are still largely confined to industrialised countries and those who can afford it. Now, a Special Task Force of ESHRE has set about the immeasurable task of making fertility treatment more accessible to developing countries through a programme of pilot projects, professional awareness and involvement of government and non-governmental agencies.

Opioids and cannabinoids influence mobility of spermatozoids

harminka — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:37:58 -0500

A PhD thesis from the University of the Basque Country has concluded that there are opioid and cannabinoid receptors in human sperm and that these influence the mobility of spermatozoid. The research by Mr Ekaitz Agirregoitia opens the door to more effective treatment of fertility problems.

Disabling mouse enzyme increases fertility

harminka — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:15:46 -0500

Changing the sugars attached to a hormone produced in the pituitary gland increased fertility levels in mice nearly 50 percent, a research group at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found. The change appears to alter a reproductive "thermostat," unveiling part of an intricate regulatory system that may one day be used to enhance human fertility.

New protein could provide new understanding of male fertility

harminka — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:18:08 -0500

Scientists have discovered a new enzyme involved in degradation of proteins inside cells, process that helps eliminate or recycle proteins that are no longer needed. The unexpected discovery, made by Marcus Groettrup, chair of the immunology department at the University of Constance, and colleagues, overthrows idea that protein degradation is initiated by only one enzyme. Also, new enzyme is very highly expressed in the testis, which could provide a new understanding of male fertility.

Bone marrow restores fertility in female mice

harminka — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:56:57 -0500

A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers confirms that female mice that receive bone marrow transplantation after fertility-destroying chemotherapy can go on to have successful pregnancies throughout their normal reproductive life.

Complex ART procedures lead to umbilical cord abnormality

harminka — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:22:53 -0500

The more complex the assisted reproduction procedure, the more likely the umbilical cord develops in an atypical place or have other abnormalities, a scientist told the 23rd annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

Embryo protection law is 'killing embryos rather than protecting them'

harminka — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:09:20 -0500

Instead of preserving life, Germany’s embryo protection law has had the unintended consequence of increasing the number of foetuses killed after fertility treatment according to new figures presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today (Wednesday).