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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Annual Conference 2016 will take place from Friday 8th – Sunday 10th April 2016, in the Clarion Hotel Sligo. Dr. Tim Dineen, Head of Laboratory Services at Waterstone Clinic is delighted to attend the event as a guest speaker and will discuss “Reproductive Health – Management & Treatment in Cystic Fibrosis” at 11.30 on… Continue reading Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Annual Conference 2016

6 am I’m a big fan of yoga so I get a good 40 minutes in before leaving for work. It’s easier to get up as the mornings get brighter. 7.30am I head into the clinic, a satellite of the Waterstone Clinic, and my first task is to go through the scan diaries. We opened… Continue reading Working life: Laura Hackett, fertility nurse at Limerick Fertility

There had been a “substantial increase” in the number of women freezing their eggs, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) found. The most common reason given for freezing was having no male partner, according to the HFEA’s latest report. In 2001, 29 women opted to freeze their eggs but since then there has been a… Continue reading Number of British women freezing their eggs soars

I am head of the laboratory at Waterstone Clinic. My main role involves the fertilisation of eggs through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). In traditional IVF, with normal sperm count and motile sperm, we add the sperm to eggs and let nature take its course. We then check the eggs have been fertilised the following day.… Continue reading Dr. Tim Dineen Discusses his Role as Leading Embryologist

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 choices, exercise habits and medical history all play an important role in fertility. Here are 15 ways to become fertility aware, from Mary McAuliffe, Head… Continue reading 15 Ways To Become Fertility Aware

The Minister for Health has announced plans to fund fertility treatment in conjunction with envisaged legislation. The aim is to provide public funding for assisted human reproductive (AHR) treatment in conjunction with the introduction of legislation in this area. While fertility treatment is not now provided in the Irish public health service, financial support is… Continue reading Funding for fertility treatments due

The Government’s decision to fund infertility treatment will relieve some of the pressure on women who already face a hugely stressful and emotional journey, a leading support group has claimed. Health Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed his intention to provide public funding for assisted reproductive treatment in conjunction with the planned introduction of legislation saying… Continue reading States fertility care plan to relieve pressure

Fertility treatments for couples who are finding it difficult to have a baby naturally are to be publicly funded under new proposals to be announced by Health Minister Leo Varadkar today. Currently, the treatments are only available privately from clinics at a cost of around €4,000 to €4,500 per course, pushing them out of the… Continue reading State will fund fertility treatment for couples – Varadkar

Learning that your conception story is going to be completely different than the way that you had always imagined it can be a complete shock to your system. Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization specifically, is a rarely welcomed but necessary decision for one out of every eight couples. It’s no small feat to familiarize yourself with the new language… Continue reading How to Mindfully Support Yourself Through Your First IVF