Alternative Fertility Treatments
It is important to remember that there are alternative fertility treatments such as surgery to unblock fallopian tubes or vasectomy reversal. Clinics will usually offer other procedures such as IUI, this stands for Intrauterine Insemination. This is where specially washed and prepared sperm is inserted into the uterus. ...
HFEA £3.4 million surplus
The Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is apparently sitting on a cash surplus of £3.4 million. IVF treament for 850 women This sum would allow approximately 850 extra women to receive IVF treatment in the UK. HFEA funding The surplus which is equivalent to 50% of the HFEA annual budget has built-up ...
IVF Regulation in Italy
• Since 2004 it has one of the strictest regulations in Europe. • Bans embryo freezing, egg and sperm donation and embryo screening for inherited diseases. • Every embryo created must be implanted and no more than three can be fertilised. • Treatment limited to married women. • National Health Plan – available for IVF ...
IVF mother at 57 admits too old
Susan Tollefsen became a mother after receiving IVF treatment at 57 from a Russian clinic in 2008, where she conceived daughter Freya. Criticism Many criticised her decision, saying she was too old to become a parent. At the time, Mrs Tollefsen defended her choice and pointed out that her ...
IVF Conclusion
If you are embarking on IVF treatment be prepared to go through a number of changing emotions. At times you will feel you have lost control as you will have to accept medical staff telling you what to do and when, this may feel as if you have no say ...