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News: IVF linked to ovarian cancer but risk remains low

Women who undergo IVF treatment have an increased risk of developing borderline, non-fatal ovarian tumours according to a clinical study from the Netherlands. In the research, IVF-treated women were almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with this kind of cancer in later life compared with subfertile women whose ovaries are not exposed to the stimulation required as part of the fertility treatment.
Sarah Guy 06 November 2011 - Comments (0).

News: IVF increases risk of pre-eclampsia by 40 percent, study claims

Women who have conceived through IVF may be more likely to develop pre-eclampsia during pregnancy than pregnant women who have not, according to a recent study in the US. The researchers, who are presenting their findings at this year's American Society for Reproductive Medicine conference in Orlando, suggest that exposing embryos to laboratory conditions during IVF may lead to poor development of the placenta and its blood supply.
Louisa Petchey 30 October 2011 - Comments (0).

News: New embryo test to improve IVF success rate

Researchers at Oxford University have developed a test that may help to improve IVF success rates by checking the health of embryos.
Rosie Morley 30 October 2011 - Comments (0).

News: Drastic changes to sperm and egg donation policy made by the HFEA

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) members approved every recommendation put to them by HFEA staff, concerning how much and what sort of compensation and benefits in kind sperm and egg donors should be permitted to receive for their donation, at a meeting on 19 October. The HFEA has decided that donors should be paid fixed sums, and that these sums should be £35 per clinic visit for sperm donors and £750 per cycle of donation for egg donors.
Sandy Starr 23 October 2011 - Comments (0).

News: Female fertility may be improved by breast cancer risk gene

A genetic mutation known to increase a woman's risk of cancer could also increase their fertility, research suggests. Women with mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, which are associated with a higher risk of breast and ovariancancer, were found to have larger families when compared to control groups.
George Frodsham 23 October 2011 - Comments (0).

News: Women as young as 18 searching for sperm donors online

Increasing numbers of women under the age of 25 are turning to sperm donors online, an investigation by the Sunday Times has shown. Many of these women have stable jobs and good support networks, and see no reason to wait before starting a family.
Dr Zara Mahmoud 23 October 2011 - Comments (0).

News: Biopsy of egg DNA to aid IVF

US researchers have developed a way to analyse the viability of human eggs at a genetic level without causing them harm. This technology will help improve the chances of successful IVF for couples with fertility problems.
Dr Lux Fatimathas 16 October 2011 - Comments (0).

News: Just a little too much weight can affect IVF success

Being just slightly overweight can affect the chance of having a baby through IVF, according to a study at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Marianne Neary 16 October 2011 - Comments (0).

Announcement: EMBRYOGENESIS - International School of Embryology

Embryogenesis-The International school of Embryology Cordially invite you to participate our 4th batch of hands on Ivf training starting from 1st November-2011 to 13th November 2011 followed by CME Meeting on 13th November-2011.
Dr.Ramya 13 October 2011

Announcement: Principles of vitrification workshop

You are invited to join the hands-on workshop organized by  Dr. Yona Barak and Dr. Amir Arav In conjunction with COGI Congress in Paris 2011   Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Dr. Yona Barak 11 October 2011 - Comments (0).