Breakthrough Study: Around 20% of Women Likely to Get Pregnant Naturally After IVF
A groundbreaking study conducted by University College London (UCL) has sent ripples through the world of reproductive medicine. It reveals that a significant proportion of women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive their first child have a remarkable chance of achieving a natural pregnancy afterward. The study, published in the journal “Human Reproduction,” analyzed data from 11 studies involving over 5,000 women worldwide, spanning over four decades (1980-2021). The findings challenge conventional beliefs about post-IVF fertility and carry profound implications for family planning. The Key Findings Natural Conception After IVF: The research disclosed that a noteworthy 20% of …
An Ipswich patient with cancer becomes a father through the use of frozen sperm
In an extraordinary tale of hope and modern medical miracles, 33-year-old Nick Foster from Ipswich has triumphed over adversity to embrace fatherhood. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Nick faced the grim possibility of infertility due to chemotherapy. However, his foresighted decision at 24 to freeze his sperm before undergoing cancer treatment has led to a joyful outcome – the birth of his beloved son, Branimir, affectionately nicknamed Bran. Nick’s challenging journey began as an independent, single man. Alarmingly, he discovered lumps on his neck, leading to a diagnosis where cancer had spread to his lungs and bone marrow. Amidst this daunting …
European Fertility Trends: A Shift Towards Single Embryo Transfers
In recent findings presented at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), a notable shift has been observed in fertility treatment practices across Europe. The data sheds light on key developments and trends in assisted reproductive technology (ART) within the region. Single Embryo Transfers on the Rise One striking trend is the increasing preference for single embryo transfers during fertility treatments. In 2020, approximately 57.6% of all in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedures in Europe involved the transfer of a single embryo. This figure reflects a modest uptick from …
Seasonal Timing of Egg Collection Linked to 30% Higher Live Birth Rates in Fertility Treatments, New Study Finds
The research published in Human Reproduction suggests that the timing of egg collection during fertility treatment can have an impact on live birth rates. Here are the key findings and implications from this study: Seasonal Impact: The study found that collecting eggs during the summer resulted in a 30% higher likelihood of live births compared to egg collection in the autumn. This increase in birth rates was observed regardless of when the embryos were transferred into women’s wombs. There were intermediate birth rates for egg collection in spring or winter, but the differences were not statistically significant. Sunshine Hours: Women …
Miracle Twins: A Remarkable Story of Life Frozen in Time. Twins Born from Embryos Frozen for 30 Years
An Oregon couple has recently welcomed twin babies from embryos that were frozen over 30 years ago. Rachel Ridgeway, a mother of six, is pleased to have given birth to her newborns at a slightly older age. It is believed that the twins developed from the oldest known embryos that resulted in a live birth. Rachel and her husband, Philip, conceived a child thirty years after the embryos of their son and daughter, Timothy and Lydia, were frozen in April 1992. The biological parents of the infants, who have chosen to remain anonymous, donated their remaining embryos to the National …
