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London seminar offers free IVF
A Virginia infertility clinic sparked an international ethical controversy Wednesday by sponsoring a seminar in London that gave away an attempt to get pregnant using an American woman's eggs - washingtonpost.com


Alcohol hinders having a baby through IVF, couples warned
Couples who share a bottle of wine a week reduce their chances of having a baby through IVF by more than a quarter, according to a study by American fertility specialists - guardian.co.uk


Treatment prevents IVF bleeding
Bleeding is Rare in IVF Patients Who Become Pregnant When Treated with a Combination of Vaginal Progesterone Gel and Estrogen - reuters.com


Assessing Embryo Metabolism May Aid IVF Success
Examining the metabolism of embryos may help determine which ones offer the best chance of success with in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study finds - ajc.com


Worry can affect IVF success
A long-standing belief that women are more likely to become pregnant when they quit worrying about becoming pregnant appears to be somewhat true for infertility patients - latimes.com


First man to become pregnant with twins to start IVF following miscarriage
The world's first man to be pregnant with twins is trying again for a baby with the help of an IVF clinic following his miscarriage - dailymail.co.uk




"Baby or your money back" plan
A scheme in New Zealand promises a "baby or your money back". Parents offered three cycles of IVF treatment for a fixed cost, with a 70% refund if unsuccessful - stuff.co.nz


Tagging system to cut IVF mix-ups
A hospital which plans to be the largest IVF centre in Europe is to electronically tag embryos to reduce the chance of mix-ups - news.bbc.co.uk


Birth name right for female couples
Under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 female couples will be able to register both their names on the birth certificate of children conceived through fertility treatment - Press Association


First birth from IVF egg-screening
First birth using technique to screen eggs for chromosome abnormalities before implantation - guardian.co.uk


Celine Dion pregnant with second child
A representative for the 41-year-old singer confirmed the news to various outlets saying, "Celine and René are very happy" - cnn.com


NHS aims to make IVF access fairer
The NHS has introduced steps to reduce regional variation in the provision of IVF. onmedica.com


Fertility treatment on the NHS still a lottery
Fertility treatment on the NHS is a postcode lottery as only one in four trusts provides three full cycles as recommended in guidelines. telegraph.co.uk  


Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy
Skipping one IVF phase when treating infertility also cuts costs, study finds. forbes.com


Few know real risks in delayed motherhood
Fertility experts have called for an urgent public debate on the trend for women to delay motherhood amid fears there is little public understanding of how rapidly fertility declines after the age of 35. 
brisbanetimes.com.au


Former Kitten to give away eggs
Ex-Atomic Kitten singer Liz McClarnon has resolved to offer her eggs to infertile couples. More



Who’s the IVF daddy? Anyone you care to name?
Single women undergoing fertility treatment will be able to name almost any other adult as their child’s second parent on the birth certificate, under laws coming into force next month. More


Irish couples use gender selection
The doctor aiming to design the world's first 'trait baby' has helped Irish couples make the choice. More


IVF patient sues clinic for lost embryo
An Australian woman claims an IVF clinic lost her last frozen embryo, spoiling her hopes of motherhood. More


Portia slams IVF rumours
Australian actress Portia de Rossi has poured cold water on rumours she is trying to fall pregnant. More