IVF gaining popularity among villagers: Expert
September 20th, 2012 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) With a success rate of nearly 40 percent, in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) has been steadily gaining popularity among rural couples suffering from infertility, an expert said here ... Read more...
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Chinese couples turning to sperm black markets for child
September 18th, 2012 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 18 (IANS) Longing for a child, many infertile couples in China are turning to sperm black markets where "donors" offer their sperm by injection or at times by ... Read more...
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Open-minded’ college students largest sperm donors in China
March 21st, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
'New Delhi, March 21 (ANI): Due to the improved attitudes and increased subsidies, a growing number of college students in China have become sperm donors.Sources with the Guangdong human sperm bank said ... Read more...
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College students largest sperm donor group in China
March 21st, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 21 (IANS) College students in their large numbers have now become sperm donors in a south China province because of an increase in payment, a media ... Read more...
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New model to predict accurate outcomes for IVF created
January 5th, 2011 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): UK researchers have suggested that couple-and treatment-specific factors can be used to provide infertile couples with an accurate assessment of the likelihood of having a successful outcome following ... Read more...
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In vitro pioneer Robert Edwards awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine
October 5th, 2010 - 6:34 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
The British scientist, Robert Edwards has won this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine for his contribution to the development of vitro fertilization (IVF). However religious groups are in arms against the decision ... Read more...
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IVF Pioneer Robert Edwards Wins Noble Prize For Medicine
October 4th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Stockholm, Oct 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) British physiologist Robert Edwards was awarded the Noble Prize for Physiology and Medicine on Monday for his work on in-vitro fertilization that is considered to ... Read more...
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British pioneer of In Vitro Fertilization wins Nobel Prize
October 4th, 2010 - 6:20 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Oct. 4 (ANI): Britisher Robert Edwards has won the 2010 Nobel Prize in medicine for the development of in-vitro fertilization, a breakthrough that has helped millions of infertile couples to ... Read more...
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Beautifulpeople.Com Launches Online Sperm And Egg Bank
June 22nd, 2010 - 7:59 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 22, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Everyone in this world wants to look beautiful and at the same time, they want their kid to look more attractive and pretty ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Log on to www.beautifulpeople.com to help conceive your beautiful baby
June 22nd, 2010 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 22 (ANI): People wanting to have beautiful babies can now do so after an online dating and community website launched a virtual sperm and egg bank.Beautifulpeople.com, which accepts members only ... Read more...
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SpermCheck technology to let men test sperm count from home
June 19th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 19 (ANI): Men could soon be able to test their sperm count from the comfort and privacy of their homes, all thanks to a new technology from the University of ... Read more...
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IVF treatments linked to autism
June 15th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 15 (ANI): There exists a strong link between in vitro fertilization (IVF) and mild to moderate cases of autism, according to a researcher at Tel Aviv University.Dr. Ditza Zachor of ... Read more...
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New book busts urban myths about Hitler, blondes, supermodel eggs
February 24th, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 24 (ANI): A new book claims to bust a collection of myths from around the world that are retold in the urban streets and joints.Alex Boese was said to have ... Read more...
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Most women pick Ben Affleck look-a-like sperm donor
December 26th, 2009 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 26 (ANI): Ben Affleck, the star of Armageddon and Pearl Harbor, has topped sperm bank California Cryobank's celebrity look-a-like sperm donors list.The California Cryobank offers women the chance to ... Read more...
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Scientist uncover the secret life of sperm
August 2nd, 2009 - 12:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 2 (ANI): Discovering a lock-and-key mechanism between sperm and egg cells, scientists may have moved a step further towards sparing infertile couples the pain, anguish and expense of fruitless IVF ... Read more...
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Lifestyle could be hurdle to fertility: study
July 6th, 2009 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 6 (IANS) Many people link obesity, smoking, drugs and stress with infertility problems, but lifestyles could also come in the way of conception for many couples.
A University of Adelaide ... Read more...
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Fertility retreats become latest holiday trend for infertile couples
June 11th, 2009 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 11 (ANI): There is a surge in upmarket fertility retreats around the world as they are luring couples, who are desperate to boost their chances of having a baby, by ... Read more...
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Single man inseminating 30 lesbians sparks incest fears Down Under
October 9th, 2008 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 9 (ANI): Unregulated sperm donation Down Under has led to an unusual situation where children of lesbians are mixing socially creating potential risk for incestuous relationships.According to one of ... Read more...
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Now, a sperm bank in Mumbai
September 22nd, 2008 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Thousands of couples facing the infertility problem may now take heart! A Denmark headquartered company Monday set up a sperm bank in Mumbai that is expected to provide ... Read more...
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Common infertility treatments of little use
August 8th, 2008 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 8 (ANI): They offer a ray of hope for couples trying for a baby, but according to a new research, common infertility treatments do not live up to their ... Read more...
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Scientists offer ray of hope to infertile couples
July 18th, 2008 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 18 (ANI): Infertile couples have yet another reason to smile for researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regulating and blocking ovulation, opening up the ... Read more...
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Having twins takes a toll on parents mental health
July 8th, 2008 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): Parents of twins conceived either spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technology (ART) are more likely to report mental health symptoms after delivery and one year later, than ... Read more...
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Infertility raises risk of testicular cancer in men
February 8th, 2008 - 1:02 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Men with a history of infertility are at an increased risk of developing testicular cancer, says a new study.The researchers analyzed the medical records of male partners among ... Read more...
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Novel IVF test may cut risk of twins, triplets
December 31st, 2007 - 4:53 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 31 (ANI): A revolutionary in vitro fertilisation (IVF) test, which may slash the risk of multiple births while increasing the chances of pregnancy, will soon be offered to British ... Read more...
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More than 1m extra embryos destroyed by IVF clinics in Britain
December 30th, 2007 - 2:39 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec 30 (ANI): More than 1million embryos created at the IVF clinics in Britain are being destroyed at an incredible rate over the past 14 years, according to official figures.Recent figures ... Read more...
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