Infertility


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

Vitamin B12

In: Infertility (general)

Did you know that if you are low on vitamin B12 it may prevent you from getting pregnant and if you do manage to get pregnant, you are at increased risk of miscarriage? more...

Stress and its Affect on Fertility

In: Infertility (general)

The Magee Women's Research Institute found that stress can actually stop periods permanently. more...

Molar Pregnancy

In: Infertility Causes

Molar pregnancy is a rarely publicized complication that has a small risk of developing into cancer and causing infertility in women. more...

Persona

In: Infertility (general)

The Persona ovulation monitor was developed to prevent pregnancy but many women are using it to help them conceive. more...

Using Leptin to Treat Infertility

In: Infertility (general)

Just as being overweight can cause infertility, so can being underweight. Leptin can restore fertility in very slim women. more...

Too Many Fats Can Make You Infertile

In: Infertility (general)

Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health found that trans-fats found in cakes, biscuits and processed foods can make you infertile. more...

J-Tip Needle Free Fertility Treatment

In: Infertility (general)

Recently, an innovative company developed the J-Tip, a device that delivers drugs without the use of a needle, bringing relief to many women who are scared of injections. more...

Acupuncture and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

In: Infertility (general)

Research at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has shown for the first time that women with PCOS may be relieved by acupuncture. more...

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