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Here are seven common misconceptions about getting pregnant: It takes a long time to get pregnant after stopping birth control pills. Many women think that, after they stop taking birth control pills, it will take them six to 12 months to get back to regular menstrual cycles, and that during this time, their chances of… Continue reading 7 Fertility Myths, Busted

The medical director of Waterstone Clinic, Dr John Waterstone, has called for the introduction of a new reporting system to increase transparency within the sector and help couples choose a clinic which has a proven track record for producing pregnancies. Dr Waterstone believes that more transparency is vital in the industry in order to protect… Continue reading Call for Fertility Clinics to Publish Success Rate Charts

By Sophie Borland and Scarlett Russell Mailonline 21 babies were born out of 253 fertility cycles between 1991 and 2012 Is the equivalent of around an 8% chance of conception Private clinics typically charge between  £5,000-£6,000 for egg freezing Career women who spend thousands of pounds freezing their eggs only have an 8 per cent chance of… Continue reading Rise in Number of Women Freezing their Eggs

Your Health When Trying For A Baby A healthy lifestyle has been proven to increase the chances of becoming pregnant naturally and is important for the short- and long-term health of your baby. It can also optimise your chances of becoming pregnant while receiving fertility treatment. Both you and your partner can make lifestyle changes… Continue reading Your Health When Trying For A Baby

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Natalie Akoorie, NZ Herald News A genetic test that can predict menopause – allowing women to better plan when to start a family – could be available within five years. The test will enable women to plan for natural conception or to consider fertility preservation measures, such as egg freezing for in vitro fertilisation… Continue reading Menopause test offers fertility warning

1. Your fertility is mostly determined by genetics, which influences how many eggs you are born with. Doctors believe that the number of eggs you have at birth determines the length of time you will remain fertile. At birth, women have about two million eggs in their ovaries.For every egg ovulated during your reproductive life,… Continue reading 10 Things You May Not Know About Your Fertility

At Waterstone Clinic, we see men every week who think they are the only one with this problem, but in fact, in at least one third of all cases, sub fertility can be attributed to the male. Men can also be reassured that male factor sub fertility can be overcome through various treatment options. Male… Continue reading Understanding Male Fertility

IVF Pregnancy Rates Using Frozen Eggs Are Comparable to IVF Using Fresh Eggs While celebrities like Maria Menounos and Sofia Vergara have talked about their decision to freeze their eggs there is still a lot of confusion. First, what exactly is egg freezing and why does it suddenly seem much more accessible? Fertility doctors such… Continue reading What Is Egg Freezing and Why Have You Been Hearing So Much About It?

To study the impact of everyday chemicals on fertility, federal researchers recently spent four years tracking 501 couples as they tried to have children. One of the findings stood out: while both men and women were exposed to known toxic chemicals, men seemed much more likely to suffer fertility problems as a result. The gender… Continue reading A Threat to Male Fertility

Choosing a fertility clinic is a particularly critical decision that should not be taken lightly. It can be very overwhelming when couples are faced with trying to make a decision that will have such an important impact on their life. In order to find the right fertility clinic to meet your needs, be sure to… Continue reading What to consider when choosing a fertility clinic