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Feature Writer: Joanna Karpasea-Jones
Joanna Karpasea-Jones, Gloss Photographic Studio, London

Currently, 1 in 6 couples have difficulty getting pregnant. There are many treatments available such as intra-uterine insemination and assisted hatching.

If you're over the age of 36, you smoke, drink or are obese, this can also lower your odds of having a baby.

As well as medical science, there are natural therapies which may increase your chances, like reflexology and herbs

With the right help, 90% of couples can achieve a pregnancy!

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Joanna Karpasea-Jones

A Man's Role in Recurrent Miscarriage

In: Infertility (general)

Miscarriage has been thought of as a woman's problem, but research shows that it can be caused by the man. more...

Antidepressants Damage Male Fertility

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New research shows that medication for depression can alter the DNA of sperm, cause erectile dysfunction and difficulties in having sex. more...

New Screening Tests for UK Donors

In: Infertility (general)

Egg and sperm donors are routinely tested for sexually transmitted infections like HIV and Hepatitis B. New guidelines mean that they will also test for genetic diseases more...

Assisted Conception is on the Increase

In: Infertility (general)

An international study published in the journal Human Reproduction found that the use of assisted conception techniques increased over 25% in just two years. more...

Antioxidants Improve Male Fertility

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Studies carried out at two fertility clinics in Spain have found that men who had a low antioxident intake had poor quality sperm. more...

66 Year Old Woman Is Pregnant After IVF

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66 year old Elizabeth Adeney caused a sensation earlier this month when she announced that she is eight months pregnant with her first child. more...

How Your Sex Life Can Impact on Your Fertility

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Recent research by Clearblue has found that the majority of UK women don't know they have fertile times in the month and many are missing their chance to concieve. more...

Foods for Fertility

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Since the time of Hippocrates, food and its link to fertility has been known about and debated. What you eat could determine whether you get pregnant. more...

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