Embryo Freezing

What is embryo freezing? Embryo freezing is also known as embryo cryopreservation. Cryopreservation is the process of freezing tissue or cells. In this case, the fertilised egg (embryo) is frozen.…

A very different kind of nut allergy: Why allergy medicines might affect your testicles

Antihistamines are a type of medicine commonly used to treat allergies. New research from Argentina published in the journal Reproduction suggests that there might be a link between antihistamines and…

New focus on fertility preservation

Imagine being diagnosed with a life-changing disease. Now imagine being told that because of your disease you cannot have children, before you had even thought about starting a family of…

Is a birth control pill for men only a spear’s throw away?

Historically, African warriors used a substance called ouabain to coat spear tips to poison their enemies. But new research has suggested that ouabain may have more of an effect on…

The Risks of Pregnancy after 35

Women are waiting longer and longer to have children and often don't realise the risks of pregnancy after 35. This has medical professionals concerned about the risks for both the…

BABYGlimpse – new app predicts baby eye color and 20 other traits using DNA

What is BABYGlimpse? BABYGlimpse is an innovative app by HumanCode which does not only do baby eye color prediction. It also does what sounds like the impossible: it gives you…

femometer® Smart Fertility Tracker

What is the femometer basal body thermometer? If you want to get pregnant fast, you need to have regular unprotected sex during the female partner"s ovulation time window. However, this…

Friendly Fertility Foods – What Should I Be Eating?

A factor you may have never considered relating to sperm count is nutrition. If you are experiencing a low sperm count and are struggling with fertility, let food be your…

Can Aspirin really increase the pregnancy rate of women who suffer from chronic inflammation?

Although we normally focus on men, we thought this study could be an interesting read for our site visitors! While many couples are focusing on fertility solutions and trying a…

Fertility Window – What You Need To Know

When it comes to trying to fall pregnant the timing of intercourse is very important. Your sperm cells need to be available during ovulation to fertilise the egg, otherwise it…

Age-related infertility – What roles do genetics play?

Millions of couples are affected by infertility. One of the contributing factors to loss of fertility is age. The older the body gets, the less fertile it becomes. New research…

The 5 Best IVF Clinics in the USA

What you will learn The 5 best IVF clinics in the USA in 2017 based on the most recent 2014 data. How the clinics were ranked. How you can naturally…