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IVF guru, a lab scientist and questions over two babies whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician

Questions were raised about Britain’s most eminent fertility doctor yesterday after it emerged two children whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician. DNA tests reportedly revealed the two seemingly unrelated adults were both conceived using sperm donated by a senior lab technician who worked one floor above Patrick Steptoe’s fertility clinic at Oldham Hospital. …

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3 days, 13 hours ago

The New Timeline: Motherhood and Fertility Beyond 35

Deccan Chronicle

In recent years, more women are choosing to delay motherhood until their mid-30s or later. Advances in reproductive medicine have opened new doors for women who wish to have children later in life: Assisted Reproductive Technologies : Techniques like in vitro fertilization and egg freezing have revolutionized fertility care. Proactive Fertility Checks: Ovarian reserve testing and other diagnostic tools empower …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

Can Tight Underwear Hurt Your Shot At Fatherhood? 5 Lifestyle Choices & How They Affect Male Fertility

ABP News

Male Fertility: When a couple decides to have a baby, the would-be father’s health is as important as the mother’s. Studies indicate that cooler temperatures improve sperm volume, quality, and motility, as cooler testicles aid in the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins necessary for healthy sperm.” However, according to Dr Ritesh Goel, Senior Consultant, Urology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, while …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Rijnstate hospital used IVF father's sperm to conceive child with another woman: report

NL Times

A man who went to the Rijnstate Hospital with his wife for IVF treatment in the late 1980s recently found out that his sperm was used to conceive another child with another woman without his knowledge or permission. The attending doctor who froze the man’s sperm without permission and used it again three years later is also suspected of using …

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1 week, 1 day ago

I was on HRT and going through the menopause when I decided to get pregnant again - now I'm expecting my second child aged 53

Daily Mail

A woman has revealed she was going through the menopause and on HRT when she decided to get pregnant again. After researching fertility options abroad, she discovered a clinic in Cyprus called Miracle IVF, offering IVF for women up to 53 years old. Lynn had eight miscarriages over 10 years with her factory worker husband, Martin, also 53, who she …

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1 week, 2 days ago

As fertility rates fall, some scientists say everyday chemicals are a factor

Live Mint

After months of trying to get pregnant, Kirstie Phillips threw out all her scented candles. Many scientists believe chemicals found in everyday products could be a factor, with a growing body of research showing potential negative effects for male and female reproductive systems, from exposure even in tiny amounts. The American Chemistry Council, a U.S. trade body, says fertility is …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Friday the 13th takes over X with a flood of spooky memes

Hindustan Times

Friday the 13th has long been labeled the unluckiest day of the year, with many associating it with bad luck and ominous events. The superstition stems from centuries-old beliefs, where the number 13 was considered unlucky, and its pairing with Friday, deemed an ill-fated day in some cultures, intensified the notion of misfortune. The trending memes reflect a mix of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fewer U.S. grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data

Associated Press

Fewer grandparents were living with and taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in young children going to preschool and more people stayed put in their homes in the first part of the 2020s compared to the last part of the 2010s, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday, reflecting some of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

China Daily

China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-12 09:00 A nurse takes care of a newborn baby at Gansu Provincial Maternity and Childcare Hospital in Lanzhou. In August, Yichang city in Central China's Hubei province, cooperated with the China Population and Development Research Center and Hubei Population Society, and established a research center for fertility protection and support. The city government has also …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

China Daily

China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-12 09:00 A nurse takes care of a newborn baby at Gansu Provincial Maternity and Childcare Hospital in Lanzhou. In August, Yichang city in Central China's Hubei province, cooperated with the China Population and Development Research Center and Hubei Population Society, and established a research center for fertility protection and support. The city government has also …

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1 week, 5 days ago

I Want to Pressure My Boyfriend Into Being a Dad. Trust Me, I Have a Really Good Reason.

Slate

Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. I don’t want to risk this wonderful relationship, but I’m not sure how to square it with the grief I feel when I think about not having a baby. For what it’s worth, my partner would make a wonderful parent—he works with young children professionally and really loves kids, and …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Tokyo announces 4-day work week for employees in push to boost fertility rates

India Today

Tokyo will be introducing a four-day work week for government employees starting April 2025, in a push to boost the record-low fertility rate in Japan and support working mothers, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced last week. The plan allows government employees to take three days off weekly, while another policy enables parents of young schoolchildren to leave work early in …

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1 week, 6 days ago

‘Three days off a week’: Tokyo governor announces new work schedule — here’s why

Live Mint

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced on Monday that starting in April, metropolitan government employees will have the option to take three days off each week, reports said. "We will review work styles … with flexibility, ensuring no one has to give up their career due to life events such as childbirth or child care,” Yuriko Koike said in a policy …

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2 weeks ago

More regions see subsidized fertility services

China Daily

About 1.03 million assisted reproductive consultations or therapies costing nearly 2 billion yuan were reimbursed by public medical insurance from January to September, as a growing number of regions started providing subsidized assisted fertility treatment, the National Healthcare Security Administration said late last month. It said that in the first three quarters of this year, the nation's maternity insurance funds …

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2 weeks ago

Indian-origin woman's parenthood over travel advice for millennials sparks debate

India Today

An Indian-origin entrepreneur sparked a debate online when she urged millennials to prioritise parenthood over travel for self-discovery. In a post on X, Preethi Kasireddy – US-based co-founder of a fertility company – said that millennials in their 30s should prioritise parenthood over globe-trotting as children offer a deeper journey of self-discovery than travel. Take a look at the post …

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2 weeks ago

Why Chandrababu Naidu flipped the two-child poll clause

India Today

The Andhra Pradesh government has repealed a 30-year-old rule that had made the two-child norm mandatory for those seeking election to local bodies such as the gram panchayats, mandal praja parishads and zilla parishads. On both fronts, therefore, all southern states are deeply worried at the prospect that their success in stabilising population growth could actually end up being “penalised” …

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2 weeks ago

How health insurance cover can help mainstream IVF treatment

India Today

Infertility is one of the most untreated conditions in the world. It is crucial to understand that the cost of IVF treatment can indeed be influenced by various health factors and underlying medical conditions: Complexity of treatment: Certain health conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis or diminished ovarian reserve may require more advanced or specialised treatment protocols during IVF. …

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2 weeks ago

Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours

India TV News

Cold and increasing pollution is making people sick. Pollution is making the body sick from the inside Dr. Hitesh Billa, Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist, Apollo Clinic, Manikonda says that 'Air pollution not only affects the lungs but also the cardiovascular system. Harmful effects of being exposed to air pollution for a long time Neurological problems – When you breathe polluted …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

China Daily

Medical staff at the People's Hospital of Yuping county, Tongren city, Guizhou province, care for newborns on Jan 2, 2024. China has greatly eased its strict family planning policy, and is now encouraging couples to have two to three children by implementing fertility support policies. Furthermore, a few of the current family planning regulations lack rationality and supervision, and some …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Controversial egg timer test encouraging women to make 'high-stakes decisions' about their fertility

ABC

Libby French always knew she wanted to have children, and at 27, she thought it wise to investigate her fertility. She told ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk, some fertility clinics are marketing the AMH test as an empowering way for women to safeguard their fertility, and says "it's quite misleading". "It's useful in IVF or when undergoing egg …

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How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

China Daily

The number and structure of people of marriageable age, including women of childbearing age, in China have undergone comprehensive changes. China has greatly eased its strict family planning policy, and is now encouraging couples to have two to three children by implementing fertility support policies. Furthermore, a few of the current family planning regulations lack rationality and supervision, and some …

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How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

China Daily

Medical staff at the People's Hospital of Yuping county, Tongren city, Guizhou province, care for newborns on Jan 2, 2024. China has greatly eased its strict family planning policy, and is now encouraging couples to have two to three children by implementing fertility support policies. Furthermore, a few of the current family planning regulations lack rationality and supervision, and some …

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High blood sugar may mess up your IVF results: Diet tips to safeguard your fertility despite diabetes

Hindustan Times

Did you know, diabetes can affect IVF outcomes due to its impact on hormonal balance, egg and sperm quality and blood vessel health? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Nandini Devi, gynecologist, obstetrician and infertility specialist - center head at Indira IVF in Chennai, explained, “For diabetic women, high blood sugar can interfere with ovulation, while in men, it …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Diabetes affects fertility in both genders: Diet plan, lifestyle tips for aspiring parents

Hindustan Times

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects various aspects of health, including reproductive health. In men, diabetes can lower testosterone, contribute to erectile dysfunction, and reduce sperm quality, impacting the chances of successful conception.” Diabetes and female fertility Hormonal Imbalance and Menstrual Irregularities: Diabetes, particularly Type 1 and Type 2, can disrupt hormonal balance, which may cause irregular menstrual cycles …

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IVF guru, a lab scientist and questions over two babies whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician

The New Timeline: Motherhood and Fertility Beyond 35

Can Tight Underwear Hurt Your Shot At Fatherhood? 5 Lifestyle Choices & How They Affect Male Fertility

Rijnstate hospital used IVF father's sperm to conceive child with another woman: report

I was on HRT and going through the menopause when I decided to get pregnant again - now I'm expecting my second child aged 53

As fertility rates fall, some scientists say everyday chemicals are a factor

Friday the 13th takes over X with a flood of spooky memes

Fewer U.S. grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

Fresh policies to enhance female fertility

I Want to Pressure My Boyfriend Into Being a Dad. Trust Me, I Have a Really Good Reason.

Tokyo announces 4-day work week for employees in push to boost fertility rates

‘Three days off a week’: Tokyo governor announces new work schedule — here’s why

More regions see subsidized fertility services

Indian-origin woman's parenthood over travel advice for millennials sparks debate

Why Chandrababu Naidu flipped the two-child poll clause

How health insurance cover can help mainstream IVF treatment

Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

Controversial egg timer test encouraging women to make 'high-stakes decisions' about their fertility

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

How to ensure fertility support policies yield desired results

High blood sugar may mess up your IVF results: Diet tips to safeguard your fertility despite diabetes

Diabetes affects fertility in both genders: Diet plan, lifestyle tips for aspiring parents