Poly cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women and a leading cause of infertility. PCOS has no cure and has yet to be clearly understood of its pathogenesis. Although research suggests a genetic composition, many women are looking for answers to help manage the condition. For any women being told by a specialist that your chances of conceiving naturally are limited or nonexistent with the options of assisted reproductive treatments that are t

Evidence is growing relating to stress and fertility, but when you understand what is going on in the body it’s no wonder we hear stories that people take time out from fertility or have that holiday in the sun and pregnancy occurs. There are various research studies that look at how stress can impact fertility in both men and women, and has shown that too much stress can lead to infertility. Stress is a change in our surroundings or our environment and requires the body to r

How is it possible to create reproductive cells or gametes from skin that ultimately creates eggs and sperm? Incredible to believe isn’t it? However, In Vitro Gametogenesis, or IVG as it scientifically called is a procedure fast developing that has the ability to reprogram cells into a younger state to ultimately nurture them into reproductive cells. This procedure is in its early days but already baby mice have been created by scientists in Japan. George Daley the Dean of H

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Fertility stress during the festive season can bring depression and despair, but the right support can make a difference.

Despite the media coverage on the issues of infertility, it is still considered taboo for men to discuss their sperm in a general and relaxed fashion, unlike women who regularly discuss their periods over a cup of coffee whilst learning about women’s health from each other In clinic it is fair to say where fertility is concerned that I usually see women who take the lead when something isn’t right with their body which sometimes is very obvious such as erratic periods, but in

After watching the X factor show recently and understanding the shows concept of talented people who go through stages of elimination by a panel of judges to find those who have the best voice who can be groomed into pop stars or those two have the X factor,but what is the X Factor? Is it perfection, being the best, or just someone who is unique and stands out from the crowd? In many ways you could apply the X factor concepts to the understanding of genetic and DNA developmen

The fertility show at Olympia London is one of the biggest exhibitions dedicated to fertility with exhibitors from all over the world that include a multitude of IVF clinics and natural therapeutic practices sharing information on how they can help those struggling to conceive. Every year I exhibit never ceases to amaze me how many people attend this show trying to find out as much as they can and to some must be overwhelming to say the least. Infertility is on the steady inc