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Infertility is most commonly associated with women, but around one third of  infertility cases are down to a problem with the man, with another third being  down to a problem with both partners. Recent studies have suggested that male fertility problems are on the rise. A  major French study published a year ago found that… Continue reading Top 10 ways your man can boost his fertility

Some of the figures quoted in the article seem overly optimistic – as does reporting on IVF at times – and this may be because it is not clear what the denominator is. For example, the statement that “pregnancy rates are fairly stable (30-35%) for each embryo transferred up to the age of 30, but… Continue reading IVF ‘Success’ is a live birth, not pregnancy

by Deborah Condon  The healthy baby girl, Bridget, was born on June 27 at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH). PGD allows people with a specific inherited condition the option of trying to avoid passing it on to their own children. People who are candidates for PGD include carriers of single gene defects, such as cystic… Continue reading First Irish birth involving PGD

By Joe Leogue, Irish Indpendent A HEALTHY baby girl has been born following revolutionary treatment that allows couples at risk of a specific inherited condition to avoid passing it on to their children. John Waterstone, consultant obstetrician at CUMH and medical director of Waterstone Clinic – who delivered Bridget – said she is the first… Continue reading Healthy baby Bridget makes Irish medical history

Barry Roche, The Irish Times The birth of the first baby in the Republic following a technique to screen embryos for genetic conditions such as cystic fibrosis prior to implantation has been hailed as a major milestone for Irish reproductive medicine. Baby Bridget weighed in at a healthy 7lbs 9oz (3.4kg) at Cork University Maternity… Continue reading Birth of first baby screened for Cystic Fibrosis a milestone

The first birth following Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) carried out in Ireland has just been announced by Waterstone Clinic. A healthy baby girl was delivered safely at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) on Friday June 27th. Dr John Waterstone, Consultant Obstetrician at CUMH and Medical Director of Waterstone Clinic who delivered baby Bridget, said “we… Continue reading First Birth following PGD in an Irish Fertility Clinic

In addition to the many health risks such as cancer and heart disease, smoking also directly affects fertility in both women and men. Before beginning fertility treatment we strongly advise you to give up smoking to significantly improve your chances of becoming pregnant (Practice Committee of the ASRM, 2008). Effects of smoking on fertility in women:… Continue reading Smoking and Fertility

It is ideal for those who are thinking of starting a family or have been trying to conceive for a short time and would like an assessment of their reproductive health. Prior to your appointment, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire to allow a thorough assessment of your reproductive health. As well as… Continue reading Early Fertility Assessment

The world’s largest study on the effects of lifestyle on the quality of sperm has been published this week, with some surprising findings. Researchers at the universities of Manchester and Sheffield found that smoking cannabis can have a severe effect on male fertility, yet other lifestyle choices such as drinking alcohol and wearing tight briefs were… Continue reading Five surprising ways to boost your sperm count

Following the successful launch of two new outreach clinics in Limerick and Waterford, clinicians from the Waterstone Group, will host a free fertility information seminar in Fels Point Hotel, Tralee on May 27th. This patient information seminar will give practical advice to couples on how to maximise their chances of conception and will explain the… Continue reading Free Fertility Seminar in Kerry