Chances of men becoming fathers through IVF fall sharply after 50, study shows
5 years, 8 months ago

Chances of men becoming fathers through IVF fall sharply after 50, study shows

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Women experience the menopause, on average, at the age of 51 after they stop producing eggs, but experts warn that a gradual build-up of damaging mutations in men’s sperm may produce a comparable effect. “Men’s sperm seems to be unaffected by their age right up to the age of 50, which is when there is a significant decline,” said Dr Guy Morris from the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health, which led the research along with University College London. Previous studies have shown men’s chances of conceiving naturally drop off with age, but this study is one of the largest to look at success in IVF. “Commissioners want to see an upper age limit for men going to IVF as yet another way of rationing,” said Professor Allan Pacey, a fertility expert from the University of Sheffield.

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Want a baby after 35? Here are 6 fertility solutions doctors want you to know
2 days, 21 hours ago

Want a baby after 35? Here are 6 fertility solutions doctors want you to know

Hindustan Times  

As women delay childbirth for career, financial or personal reasons, the focus on reproductive health in women over 35 has become increasingly important. Challenges in reproductive health over 35 In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Komal Bhadu, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist at Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic, highlighted- Declining Fertility: Women are born with a finite number of eggs, and …

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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

More than one in 20 IVF treatments for single women
4 months ago

More than one in 20 IVF treatments for single women

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While the number of female same-sex couples and single patients having fertility treatment continues …

Fewer than half of IVF cycles are successful. These scientists are trying to change that
4 months ago

Fewer than half of IVF cycles are successful. These scientists are trying to change that

BBC  

Fewer than half of IVF cycles are successful. These scientists are trying to change that Serenity Strull/ BBC Eggs and sperm are delicate cells, so manipulating them during the IVF process can lead to damage It is more than 45 years since the first baby conceived using IVF – Louise Joy Brown – was born, yet the procedure is still …

Fertility Week: 6 myths around infertility debunked
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fertility Week: 6 myths around infertility debunked

The Independent  

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Average age of women starting fertility treatment increases to just over 35 for first time
8 months, 1 week ago

Average age of women starting fertility treatment increases to just over 35 for first time

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The average age of first-time fertility treatment patients has risen to over …

Women are waiting too long to start IVF treatment, UK regulator warns - as average age tops 35 for the first time despite falling chances of success
8 months, 1 week ago

Women are waiting too long to start IVF treatment, UK regulator warns - as average age tops 35 for the first time despite falling chances of success

Daily Mail  

Women are starting IVF too late, with the average age reaching 35 for the first time, the UK’s fertility regulator has warned. The average woman had their first child aged 29 in 2022, six years younger than those trying IVF for the first time Using previously frozen eggs and embryos to try for a baby years later is the fastest …

Single women could become eligible for free IVF on NHS in Scotland
8 months, 1 week ago

Single women could become eligible for free IVF on NHS in Scotland

The Telegraph  

Single women in Scotland could become eligible for free IVF on the NHS, under proposals being considered by the country’s health quango. Only couples who meet certain health and age-related benchmarks can currently access IVF on the NHS in Scotland, with single women forced to pay thousands of pounds to access treatment privately. ‘Priority for IVF treatments’ He told the …

Mother's Day 2024 health special: Can older women enjoy motherhood through IVF? Know facts and myths
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mother's Day 2024 health special: Can older women enjoy motherhood through IVF? Know facts and myths

Hindustan Times  

The Indian ART law allows In Vitro Fertilization up to 50 years of age for women and though it is advisable to try to get pregnant at an earlier age, this may not always be possible in the current era as women may have other commitments but with the advancement in medical technologies, health and fertility experts reveal that IVF …

8 myths about IVF in older women that you should stop believing
11 months ago

8 myths about IVF in older women that you should stop believing

Hindustan Times  

The Indian ART law allows IVF up to 50 years of age for women and it is advisable to try to get pregnant at an earlier age but this may not always be possible in the current era as women may have other commitments and that is when In Vitro Fertilization comes handy. Echoing that recent improvements in reproductive technology …

Male infertility is behind 1 in 3 IVF cycles
2 years, 5 months ago

Male infertility is behind 1 in 3 IVF cycles

The Hindu  

For the first time, IVF clinics in Australia and New Zealand have reported data about the scale and range of male fertility problems in couples who have IVF. Although most male fertility problems can’t be prevented, there are things men can do to improve sperm quality and the chance of natural conception. For couples with male factor infertility, intracytoplasmic sperm …

A 70-Year-old woman gave birth via IVF recently. Does Age Matter then?
3 years, 4 months ago

A 70-Year-old woman gave birth via IVF recently. Does Age Matter then?

Hindustan Times  

It’s no secret that IVF success relies heavily on maternal age. To help you understand what happens when you a delay a pregnancy, we invited Dr. Hyma Hebbatam—who has been a fertility specialist at Baby’s Test Tube Baby Centre in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh since 1998—to shed some light on why maternal age dictates your chances of IVF success. So as …

Black women least likely to have successful IVF treatment, new study shows
4 years ago

Black women least likely to have successful IVF treatment, new study shows

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While overall birth rates from fertility treatment have increased and are highest …

Busting myths about IVF in older women
5 years ago

Busting myths about IVF in older women

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, March 14 Reports of Lina Alvarez, a Spanish doctor, giving birth to a healthy child after IVF at the age of 62 years has created buzz, fostered dreams and busted several myths about becoming a mother at an advanced age. Here are 5 myths regarding IVF in older women we will bust today: Myth 1: Pregnancy in older …

Men have biological clocks too, study confirms, prompting suggestions to freeze sperm while young
5 years, 6 months ago

Men have biological clocks too, study confirms, prompting suggestions to freeze sperm while young

ABC  

While Mick Jagger and Rupert Murdoch might suggest otherwise, men's reproductive capacity is affected by age. Key points: New study confirms age-related fertility decline in males Some fertility researchers say men could consider freezing their sperm if they don't have children when they're young Others in the field say we should focus on how to get both men and women …

One in six women able to conceive naturally following failed IVF, study claims
5 years, 8 months ago

One in six women able to conceive naturally following failed IVF, study claims

The Independent  

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IVF add-on sold to desperate couples may lower chances of having a baby by a third, study says
5 years, 8 months ago

IVF add-on sold to desperate couples may lower chances of having a baby by a third, study says

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. By comparing live birth in couples who underwent conventional IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection, Spanish …

IVF in older women linked to increased breast cancer risk, study finds
5 years, 9 months ago

IVF in older women linked to increased breast cancer risk, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Women who use in vitro fertilisation to get pregnant above the …

Men have a biological clock too — and their's starts ticking in their late 30s
5 years, 10 months ago

Men have a biological clock too — and their's starts ticking in their late 30s

Firstpost  

A study found that men who delay in starting a family can affect the health of their partners as well as the children in future. “While it is widely accepted that physiological changes that occur in women after 35 can affect conception, pregnancy and the health of the child, most men do not realize their advanced age can have a …

More same-sex couples and single parents using IVF to start families, figures show
5 years, 10 months ago

More same-sex couples and single parents using IVF to start families, figures show

The Independent  

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IVF: Older women being exploited for expensive treatment, fertility watchdog says
5 years, 11 months ago

IVF: Older women being exploited for expensive treatment, fertility watchdog says

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In vitro fertilisation clinics have been warned against “trading on hope” after …

Enter the lottery, win a baby: Why your postcode decides whether you qualify for IVF
6 years, 2 months ago

Enter the lottery, win a baby: Why your postcode decides whether you qualify for IVF

The Independent  

You meet someone, you fall in love, you spend some years together and eventually decide you want to grow a family. Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by Fertility Fairness shows: Around 80 per cent of the 195 CCGs are not meeting NICE guidelines In the past two years, 30 CCGs have axed free NHS fertility treatment Almost …

Number of adoptions plummet 'due to IVF treatment success'
6 years, 4 months ago

Number of adoptions plummet 'due to IVF treatment success'

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Increased IVF use among couples unable to have children has …

Couples being denied IVF treatment on NHS because men are deemed overweight or too old, campaigners say
6 years, 4 months ago

Couples being denied IVF treatment on NHS because men are deemed overweight or too old, campaigners say

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man’s weight, age and other “arbitrary criteria” should not be …

Genetic embryo screening before IVF does not improve chances of having a baby despite costing thousands, study finds
6 years, 7 months ago

Genetic embryo screening before IVF does not improve chances of having a baby despite costing thousands, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Genetic screening of embryos due to be implanted in IVF makes …

Young people underestimate how much age affects their chances of parenthood, survey suggests
6 years, 7 months ago

Young people underestimate how much age affects their chances of parenthood, survey suggests

ABC  

With arrows like IVF in their quiver, it's getting easier for young people to justify putting off their first pregnancy for longer and longer. A survey of 1,215 students from the University of Melbourne found less than half could pick the age period when fertility in women declines significantly — for the record, it's 35 to 39 years old. Fertility …

HOW DOES IVF WORK?
6 years, 8 months ago

HOW DOES IVF WORK?

Daily Mail  

2 per cent for women aged over 44 3 per cent for women aged 43 to 44 9 per cent for women aged 40 to 42 15 per cent for women aged 38 to 39 23 per cent for women aged 35 to 37 29 per cent for women under 35 Between 2014 and 2016 the percentage of IVF treatments …

Infertility through the ages: How IVF changed the way we think
6 years, 10 months ago

Infertility through the ages: How IVF changed the way we think

The Independent  

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Vulnerable would-be parents being sold 'false hope' by overseas IVF clinics, regulator warns
6 years, 11 months ago

Vulnerable would-be parents being sold 'false hope' by overseas IVF clinics, regulator warns

The Independent  

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Number of women having IVF without a man soars by 35%
7 years ago

Number of women having IVF without a man soars by 35%

Daily Mail  

A generation of women are choosing to have a baby on their own through IVF. The latest figures show 1,272 women registered to have fertility treatment without a partner in 2016 – up from 942 in 2014. The number trying to start a family without a father has leapt by a third in two years Growing numbers of women are …

IVF patients 'facing postcode lottery' after NHS budgets slashed
7 years, 4 months ago

IVF patients 'facing postcode lottery' after NHS budgets slashed

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Campaign group Fertility Fairness heavily criticised the “postcode lottery” facing patients, saying cash-strapped CCGs are …

64-year-old woman becomes mother by IVF after losing her 31-year-old son two years ago
7 years, 7 months ago

64-year-old woman becomes mother by IVF after losing her 31-year-old son two years ago

India TV News  

A 64-year-old woman, Chameli Meena, delivered a healthy baby body in New Delhi with the help of in-vitro fertilisation in March. The delighted Jagdish says that the couple undergo health checkups every six months to stay healthy and nurture their baby through his growing years. Dr Anoop Gupta, director of the Delhi IVF and Fertility Centre, where Chameli underwent the …

Scots to get THREE rounds of IVF on the NHS
8 years ago

Scots to get THREE rounds of IVF on the NHS

Daily Mail  

Thousands of couples in England are being denied access to fertility treatment that will soon be available in Scotland. ‘It is unacceptable for any clinical commissioning group not to follow Nice guidelines on fertility.’ Only 16 per cent of clinical commissioning groups in England offer the three IVF cycles recommended by the NHS. The number of clinical commissioning groups in …

Attention, parents: Kids born to mothers over 40 through IVF may have lesser birth defects
8 years, 5 months ago

Attention, parents: Kids born to mothers over 40 through IVF may have lesser birth defects

India TV News  

Women aged 40 or above are less likely to have babies with birth defects if they conceive by IVF, a new study has found. “Infertile women aged 40 and over who used assisted reproduction had less than half the rate of birth defects of fertile women of the same age, while younger women appear to be at an elevated risk,” …

IVF born boys have low sperm count, suggests study
8 years, 5 months ago

IVF born boys have low sperm count, suggests study

India TV News  

Boys born through common type of in-vitro-fertilisation treatment are more prone to have lower sperm quantity and quality than men who were spontaneously conceived, said a new research. The findings are based on first results from the world's oldest group of young men conceived by means of intracytoplasmic sperm injection fertility treatment because of their fathers' infertility. The study, published …

Infertility: Fifth of women between 35 and 44 take longer than a year to conceive
8 years, 8 months ago

Infertility: Fifth of women between 35 and 44 take longer than a year to conceive

The Independent  

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IVF doctors misleading women about success rates, industry experts say
8 years, 9 months ago

IVF doctors misleading women about success rates, industry experts say

ABC  

For many Australians, fertility treatment promises to do what nature seemingly will not — that is, give you a baby. Key points: Industry experts say number of women over 40 having fertility treatment has tripled, despite low odds of having a live birth Expert says up to half of women who have IVF would get pregnant without it There is …

IVF test could more than double success rate to over 80 per cent
9 years, 5 months ago

IVF test could more than double success rate to over 80 per cent

The Independent  

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'Freeze sperm at 18' to avoid risks linked to later fatherhood, says expert
9 years, 9 months ago

'Freeze sperm at 18' to avoid risks linked to later fatherhood, says expert

The Independent  

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IVF treatment: Baby steps in the right direction
12 years, 1 month ago

IVF treatment: Baby steps in the right direction

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IVF treatment used to help infertile men become fathers 'linked to birth defects'
12 years, 10 months ago

IVF treatment used to help infertile men become fathers 'linked to birth defects'

Daily Mail  

IVF treatment used to help infertile men become fathers 'linked to birth defects' Fertility treatment used to help infertile men become fathers can raise the risk of birth defects in babies, according to a new study. Research on more than 300,000 babies found those born using Intracytoplasmic sperm injection had a significantly higher risk of developing abnormalities than those conceived …

IVF policy change leads to fewer multiple pregnancies
13 years, 10 months ago

IVF policy change leads to fewer multiple pregnancies

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