An insight on Gene Editing technology and its moral and ethical implications with David Mc Connell, Gerard Casey, Pat Clarke and John Waterstone. Sarah Carey from Newstalk speaks with Dr John Waterstone about his views on gene editing, PGD at our clinic and the issue of state funding and legal aspects attached to Preimplantation Genetic… Continue reading Dr John Waterstone Speaks about Gene Editing Technology
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Impact of gene editing breakthrough will be muted
The work on the repair of a gene in human eggs, reported in the journal Nature, is an important scientific achievement. It made use of “Crispr” (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) technology to make a single specific change in the three billion units of the human genome. The work is indeed a stunning application of… Continue reading Impact of gene editing breakthrough will be muted
Delivery rates in IVF are affected by the age of the male partner
Geneva, 3 July 2017: Men, unlike women, do not have a menopause or a predictable and detectable decline in their fertility. Female age is thus the dominant factor in predicting (or explaining) a couple’s chance of conception, whether natural or assisted. A few studies have found that the chance of natural conception can be affected… Continue reading Delivery rates in IVF are affected by the age of the male partner
“Steps to take when facing fertility concerns” by Mary McAuliffe
Unfortunately, some couples experience unexpected obstacles along their journey when trying for a baby. We chatted to Mary McAuliffe, Head of Clinical Service at Waterstone Clinic,which has just opened a state-of-the-art national fertility centre of excellence at Lotamore House in Cork, and asked for her insights into what you can do when things don’t go quite to plan. Most… Continue reading “Steps to take when facing fertility concerns” by Mary McAuliffe
Numbers travelling for donor egg fertility treatment up by 50%
Fertility specialists here have seen a 50% increase over the past five years in the number of couples travelling abroad for donor egg treatment. Every year more than 1,000 Irish couples undergo donor egg treatment, mainly due to the increase in the number of women waiting longer to have treatment. In 2006 the Irish-owned Waterstone… Continue reading Numbers travelling for donor egg fertility treatment up by 50%
‘Five things I’d love to tell my egg donor’ – One mum’s open letter
BY KATIE MYTHEN-LYNCH In 2012, Cork woman Niamh Mulhall-Smyth gave birth to her son Cillian with the help of an egg donor. The treatment was part of a collaborative international programme with Ireland’s largest independent fertility specialists, Waterstone Clinic and renowned American clinic, Shady Grove Fertility. Here, Niamh pens an open letter to her egg donor, sharing… Continue reading ‘Five things I’d love to tell my egg donor’ – One mum’s open letter
“I couldn’t live without trying for a baby”
‘In my head was always ‘the man and the baby’… but the man side didn’t happen’ Genna McAuliffe’s beautiful little boy, Harry, is the image of her: all fair hair and rosy cheeks. The pair beam at each other with mirrored wide smiles. But if you look closely at the shape of Harry’s mouth, you… Continue reading “I couldn’t live without trying for a baby”
National Fertility Clinic opens in Cork
Irish-owned Waterstone Clinic, formerly known as Cork Fertility Centre, has opened a state-of-the-art national centre of excellence at Lotamore House in Cork. The 13,000 sq ft advanced fertility unit is a major architectural and technological achievement and features a world-class laboratory with the latest embryology technology. The new development has also brought a significant boost… Continue reading National Fertility Clinic opens in Cork
Tips for choosing a Fertility Clinic
Tips for choosing a Fertility Clinic When choosing a fertility clinic, there are some important factors consider: 1. What services are offered at the clinic Research the services the clinic offers and ensure the treatment options suit your requirements. Some clinics offer a full range of services and other clinics offer a limited amount of… Continue reading Tips for choosing a Fertility Clinic
15 ways to become fertility aware in 2017
For many people the New Year can be a time to embrace new beginnings and focus on where you are and where you want to be.Whether actively trying for a baby or planning a family at a later stage in life, reproductive health is hugely important for both men and women. Simple things like lifestyle… Continue reading 15 ways to become fertility aware in 2017