23/01/2012 by admin.

We were recently asked if personal lubricants were safe to use during pregnancy. Personal lubricants and pregnancy advice has been hard to find.

In recent years a range of fertility specific lubricants have come to the market. These are made to allow the free passage of sperm and have studies showing they are less harmful than normal personal lubes. Some have active ingredients to promote sperm motility, such as Zestica. All are safe to use during pregnancy.

Most water based personal lubricants should be safe to use during pregnancy, check the specific manufacturers web site for details on clinical trials but also ensure that the lubricant is fresh and clean. Safest practice would be to disgarded after 3 months to reduce the risk of contamination but most do not suggest this.

There is no evidence to suggest oil based personal lubricants are harmful in pregnancy. It is suggested that any lubricant containing stimulant agents should be avoided, this includes heating and cooling lubricants and local anaesthetic agents. There is no clinical study evidence for this advice, and it probably stems from healthcare professionals having no clear guidance as no study would ever be approved to prove or disprove the facts unless a problem had become apparent or comes to light in the future. As there is no reason to use these products, then avoiding them in pregnancy probably makes good sense.

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20/01/2012 by admin.

Ovulation is the term used for the release of a viable egg from the ovary.

Conception can not occur until the viable egg is released, and starts its journey down the fallopian tube towards the uterus.

The trigger for ovulation to occur is a sudden increase in the blood levels of the hormone LH, released from the pituitary gland. Normally the egg is released 14 days before the 1st day of the next menstrual period is due to occur. If conception and implantation occurs the period does not occur and an early pregnancy is progressing.

It is possible to measure LH in urine using ovulation prediction tests

LH levels in blood can also be tested by hospital tests, normally on day 19 of the cycle.

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17/01/2012 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

”We started trying to conceive about 6 weeks ago, and I thought it would take months and bought all this stuff to help. It worked on the very first go and I am now 6 weeks pregnant. Clearly Access Diagnostics works so well that even having them in the house works like a charm!!
Best wishes
Sara 17/1/12”

Congratulations to Sara from everyone at Access Diagnostics

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13/01/2012 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

 Just a quick update on what’s happening this month

Our shipping charges will be going up in February 2012 & the current 1st class free delivery offer will finish.

1st class standard UK delivery is free when you spend over £25 until the end of January 2012 at www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk & www.valuemed.co.uk

Remember to use online 5% discount coupon code aut5 to save 5% every time you order. Feel free to pass the coupon on to friends, family , chat groups etc. Coupon is active until end of January 2012.

Open an online account with us to save another 5%

To open an account simply e-mail us with you last order number and request an account. We will then set the account up and e-mail you login details. 

Having an online acccount makes shopping with us quicker and easier and saves you an extra 5% as the prices displayed to account holders are lower than if you do not login.

You can still use our discount coupons in addition to get an extra discount.

‘This months special offers’

Click here for cheapest priced Pre-seed in UK just £12.99 . Use your coupon to get it even cheaper

New Ultra sensitive 25mIU LH tests click here

Click here to see all special offers including special offer ovulation test strips & ultra early pregnancy tests strips

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05/01/2012 by admin.

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23/12/2011 by admin.

At this time of year we can all start to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. The short days and the long, dark, cold nights with the added pressures of the festive season can start to weigh heavy on us all. On top of all this you or your partner may be under the weather with a cold or flu.

It is at this time of year it is particularly important to focus on your self care, and make sure you make time to do something nice for yourself.

Here are some suggestions that always make me fell pampered:

• Have a lovely hot soak in a scented bubble bath (you could even light some scented candles-bliss, and have a candle lit bath)
• file & paint your finger nails and apply lashings of hand cream
• curl up in your PJs and bathrobe and watch a humourous festive film-my personal favourites are chick flicks-I love Bridget Jones’ Diary at this time of year
• read a good book
• treat yourself to a magazine and sit down with a cuppa and enjoy
• have a date night at home-set the table nicely ,put on some romantic music,light candles, turn the lights down.

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20/12/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

 Thought it may be helpful to some readers to run over the basics of ovulation and when the most fertilie time occurs.

Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary. The egg then passes into the fallopian tube where it is ready to be fertilised. In order for pregnancy to occur, the egg must be fertilized by sperm within 24 hours after its release.

Immediately prior to ovulation , the body produces a large amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) ,which triggers the release of the ripe egg from the ovary.

This LH surge usuallly takes place in the middle of the menstrual cycle.

Ovulation Prediction Tests help you to predict the time of ovulation & therefore peak fertility.

It is during this fertile time that pregnancy is most likely to occur.

The ovulation prediction test detects the LH surge in urine, signalling that ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24-36 hours

Click here to for more info on home urine ovulation tests (LH tests)

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17/12/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

We thought you might welcome a 10% discount coupon for the weekend.
The 10% discount coupon code is HOL10 and gives a 10% discount on goods purchased through Access Diagnostics website www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk

Can also be used at www.valuemed.co.uk

Coupon is valid from until midnight on midnight Sunday 18/12/11
Coupon must be applied at time of ordering and can not be applied retrospectively
One coupon per order
Coupon may be used multiple times

and 1st class standard UK delivery is still free when you spend over £25 

Happy shopping

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14/12/2011 by Sarah Holland.

I’m always aware at this time of year how it must feel for someone who isn’t yet a mother or father but would dearly love to be. The festive season is so focused around children and families that you may feel lonely and at times excluded. At what should be one of the happiest times of the year, those struggling with infertility are left feeling sad and frustrated.

Parties and family gatherings can be difficult to face, and you may find that it’s at these occasions that people choose to ask “so, when are you going to have a baby?”. Add to that the fact that more and more people seem to be “only buying presents for the children this year” or tell you “Christmas is all about children really” and you couldn’t be blamed for wanting to run away from the festivities.

However with the right support and techniques there is a way that you can reduce the sadness and stress that you’re feeling, and bring back some magic into the celebrations for you and your loved ones.

Last year I made a video using the stress-busting technique EFT to help with the stress that Christmas brings to those challenged with fertility issues. Many told me it helped them through the festive season and brought back some joy and happiness for them. I hope it helps you too!

And this year I’m offering something very special that I want to be available to every single person who is trying to conceive through fertility issues and would like some nurturing support during the festive season and into the New Year. With this support I’d not only love to help you rediscover peace and joy this Christmas, but also feel hopeful and positive that 2012 will be the year that you have your baby.

Click here to find out more and how this support can cost you as little as $1!
==>> http://www.fertilemindset.com/merry-little-christmas

I look forward to supporting you at this special time of year, and I wish you love, health and happiness for 2012.

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13/12/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

We received this e-mail below today

”Your site was recommended by a friend. I have never used an ovulation kit and wanted to know which one was the easiest to you.  I was hoping on instructions before I bought the kit to see which I could find the easiest.

How do they work, do you use them every day or just when you thing you’re ovulating? I really want something asap as I’m day 4 of my period.  Thank you”

Here is our answer:

Thank you for your e-mail.
They are all very simple to use.
The strip tests are excellent value for money
The Advanced LH are our best selling ovulation test strip kit as they are
very reliable & accurate
http://www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk/acatalog/Home_Ovulation_Tests.html 

The Clearblue digital ovulation is also very simple & easy to use and the 20
test pack is excellent value for money
http://www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk/acatalog/Clearblue_Digital_Ovulation_Tests_20_test_pack.html I will send you some instructions to give you an idea of when to test etc
You do not need to test every day. When you start testing depends on the cycle length.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistence”

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09/12/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

Pre-Seed fertility friendly lubricant is the deal of the month this month and next month at Access Diagnostics Fertility websites

We now offer our cheapest ever Pre-Seed prices on the Pre Seed multi-use 40g tube

Currently if you buy 2 boxes you get free 1st class UK Delivery

Use coupon code aut5 until the end of January 2012 to save an extra 5%

Click here to buy Pre-Seed online in UK

We also ship internationally within EU

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06/12/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

Question

How do you use a digital thermometer to predict your fertile time ?

 Answer

Your basal body temperature is your resting body temperature on waking 1st thing in the morning ie before you get up or move about

By measuring your basal temperature every morning you can pinpoint & later predict ovulation.

Measuring basal body temperature or BBT can be a way for women to pinpoint their fertile time. This is beacause the basal temperature increases by between 0.5 and 1 degree fahrenheit (a quarter  to a half degree centigrade) at ovulation. The temperature then remains elevated until just before menstruation commences.

Interestingly if a pregnancy occurs the BBT remains elevated for approx the first 3 months, so this can be an early sign of pregnancy.

The temperature should be taken immediately upon waking and recorded on a chart (a BBT chart is ideal)

If this is done over several months a characteristic pattern emerges that allows a woman to predict as well as pinpoint ovulation.

Click here to see some digital themometers suitable for basal body temperature (BBT) monitoring

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05/12/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

This review below about Conceive Plus 75g tube was received on 2/12/11 via our Amazon shop

”We have been using this for over a month now. Not pregnant yet but hoping I will be soon. My partner really likes this product, it’s like a thin gel and not sticky. It is runny so you do have to be careful when applying it. I would recommend it. ”

If you have used Conceive Plus lubricant while trying to conceive , please do let us know how you got on in comments

If you have any comments or feedback about a fertility product or test that you have used please do let us know

 Click here to buy Conceive Plus 75g

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18/11/2011 by admin.

Here is a quick reminder of our current 5% discount coupon for November & December 2011.

Coupon is aut5

• Valid until end of January 2012
• use at www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk
• May be used multiple times
• can be used multiple times
• feel free to pass the coupon on to friends, family , chat groups, colleagues etc
• one coupon per order
• if you have an account remember to login to make it a 10% discount
• 1st class delivery just £0.99 . Free when you spend over £25 on goods (net vat if applicable)
• Fast discrete delivery as always
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08/11/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

We have a 10% discount coupon active from today until midnight on Monday 14th November 2011 at www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk

• Coupon code is ADT10
• Minimum spend £5
• can be used multiple times
• feel free to pass the coupon on to friends, family , chat groups, colleagues etc
• one coupon per order
• if you have an account remember to login to make it a 15% discount
• coupon is also active at www.valuemed.co.uk  

And standard UK delivery is free when you spend over £25

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03/11/2011 by admin.

A saliva ovulation microscope is very simple and easy to use and can be used multiple times so is quite enviromentaly friendly.

The picture shown above shows the Fertile Focus ovulation microscope and the image very nicely illustrates the change you are looking for when you look down the lens of the microscope.

Advantages of using a saliva ovulation microscope:

• reusable so may save money if you are trying for some time
• small & discrete-most of them resemble a metal case lipstick
• convenient-can be used any time anywhere
• less messy than using urine samples
• can be done easily at work
• can be used again and again
• 98% accuracy for most models
• safe & natural
• with practice can be a very relaible method of predicting your most fertile time

How does an ovulation microscope work ?

The ovulation microscope works by detecting the oestrogen surge that occurs just before or during ovulation. During this oestrogen surge the saliva changes and crystals form when the saliva is left to dry on a the microscope slide. These crystals when dry are seen as a ferning pattern when viewed through the ovualation microscope.

How do I use an ovulation microscope ?

It is important to read the instructions that came with the microscope that you have purchased, as they may vary slightly is use, however the basic priciples are the same for most ovulation microscopes. The lenses may vary in magnification and with some microscopes you can replace the batteries.

1. Place saliva on the ovulation microscope lens (use a damp cotton wool or a damp swab to do this)
2. Let the saliva dry
3. Focus the lens
4. View the results through the lens
5. The presence of the ferning pattern indicates peak fertility

Some tips for using a fertility microscope to get the most reliable results

• always clean the slide before use
• avoid drinking for up to 20 minutes beforehand as this may dilute or remove the saliva from the mouth
• avoid smoking,drinking alcohol, taking medicines or using toothpaste for up to 2 hours before testing as these can interfere with the saliva

Click here to see a range of ovulation microscopes including the Fertile Focus that are available to buy online in UK from Access Diagnostics Fertility website or to find out more

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02/11/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

We received these questions today by e-mail:

1. Firstly what are the ingredients in your conception gel? My wife is very
   sensitive and will not use anything without knowing whats in it.
2. Secondly what makes your product so much more expensive than other fertility lubricants? What does it do that other lubricant doesn’t?

Here is our reply:

The Zestica Conception kit contains:

7 Zestica Fertility Midstream Ovulation Tests
10 tubes Zestica Conception Gel
6 tubes of Zestica Fertility Lubricant

Click here for more info
http://www.zestica-fertility.co.uk/acatalog/Zestica_Conception_kit.html

More info here http://www.zestica.co.uk/Zestica-Conception-Kit-1.html

The conception gel is to prepare the vaginal flora for conception. It aims
to prevent bacterial infections that may reduce the chance of a successful
fertilisation.

We will ask the manufacturer for a full list of ingredients
and forward this on to you.

If you only require a fertility lubricant look at Zestica fertility spray at
£12.99
http://www.zestica-fertility.co.uk/acatalog/Zestica_Fertility_Spray.html

or Zestica pre-filled apps at £14.49
http://www.zestica-fertility.co.uk/acatalog/Zestica_Fertility_Lubricant.html

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19/10/2011 by yourgreatlife.

Will a new, higher payment allowance have much impact on donor-assisted fertility treatment in the UK?

It’s all about the money, money, money when it comes to donor gametes, according to some in the fertility field.  Until now, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has limited compensation for egg and sperm donation to a maximum of £250, for reasonable expenses such as travel and loss of earnings, but has denied donors any other payment. However, a report to be published by the HFEA this week is expected to raise that maximum sum to £700.

The question of compensation for donor sperm and eggs has been hotly debated in the UK for years, from an ethical standpoint as well as a practical one. At one extreme, there are people who believe that payment for donor gametes amounts to the commercial trading of human flesh.  Others merely find the idea distasteful. The HFEA itself does not want to be seen to be creating a financial incentive to donate.  However, the other major consideration here is the one of supply and demand.  There has been a shortage of donor gametes in the UK, which many people believe is a result of the no-payment rules. This is not the case in countries like the USA, where payment is allowed.

The perspectives of both donor and recipient will, of course, be based upon more personal considerations. For those requiring donor gametes in order to have a baby the shortage of supply can be frustrating and the alternative route of going abroad for fertility treatment can be extremely expensive.  Donors must take into account the time, effort and discomfort involved in providing sperm or eggs.  Egg donation, in particular, involves the taking of hormone medication by injection for several weeks, and then an invasive procedure under general anaesthetic to retrieve the eggs. 

The change in HFEA regulations has the support of fertility industry groups, including the Nuffield Council on Bioethics and the British Fertility Society, according to an article in the Sunday Times. Nuffield Council on Bioethics likens donors to volunteers who test new medicines and suggests they be paid similarly. The British Fertility Society is more specific; suggesting fees of up to $1,000 for sperm donors and between £500 and £2,500 for egg donors in addition to a fixed amount of compensation for their discomfort and inconvenience.  It is unclear how much will actually be paid to donors of sperm or eggs, when the recipients are receiving free IVF through the NHS, and who will be responsible for that payment.

The proposed UK compensation scheme will almost certainly lead to an increase in the supply of donor gametes, if other countries’ models can be relied upon.  It means that someone who considers being a donor can weigh their reservations about the time and effort it will involve with the compensation they will receive.  No one is going to get wealthy on this scheme as the compensation isn’t overly generous and there are also regulations in place which limit the number of times a person can donate gametes.  The limited payments also means that people who must pursue private fertility treatment are not faced with enormous additional costs, but will probably benefit from a greater supply.  Look out for news of the changing HFEA regulations this week.

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06/10/2011 by admin.

Here is the latest Access Diagnostics 5% discount coupon

• Discount Coupon is aut5
• May be used at all of Access Diagnostics websites
• Valid until end of January 2012
• Can be used multiple times
• One coupon per order
• Feel free to pass the coupon on to friends, family, chat groups etc
• Can be used at  www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk & www.valuemed.co.uk

& 1st class UK Delivery is currently Free when you spend over £25

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23/09/2011 by admin.

A recent study has concluded that the new 20 test pack of Clearblue Digital Ovulation Tests increases a women’s chances of conceiving because there is less chance of them missing their ovulation.

The findings were presented to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in July 2011 in Stockholm.

The study involving 101 women found that by using the Clearblue digital 20 ovulation test pack 99% of women predicted their ovulation correctly wheras only 25% of women using the calender method predicted their ovulation correctly in the study.

Researchers said that this was because the ovulation test could cope with cycle variability whereas the calender method could not.

Click here for more info or to buy the Clearblue Digital Ovulation 20 Test pack

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20/09/2011 by admin.

Just a quick update on what’s happening this week

We have a 10% Access diagnostics discount coupon AM10 which is active until the end of September at www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk or www.valuemed.co.uk

There are also some great  ’Deals of the month’  for September

Clearblue Digital Home Ovulation Tests 20 test pack Price just £29.95

To get free 1st class standard UK delivery during September you simply need to spend over £25 on goods

Click here to see more Access Diagnostics special offers & deals

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07/09/2011 by Sarah Holland.

I realise that you may feel in need of emotional support as you try to conceive through fertility issues. You need support that’s effective, works quickly and can bring you the peace of mind and positive thinking that you know is so vital to supporting your fertility.

Perhaps you’ve heard about how successful EFT is at dramatically reducing negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, worry and fear. But you’re not sure how to learn it or apply it to your own unique situation, and achieve the positive results in your emotional well-being and mindset that you know would be SO beneficial.Well here’s the good news! I have developed a low cost, fast working solution to help yo u switch your thinking from negative to positive, and support you in a multitude of ways as you try to conceive your baby.I know what an emotional roller coaster it can be when you have fertility issues, and I’d like to invite you now to take my hand as a support you stepping off the roller coaster and on to a much smoother, easier to navigate path.What am I talking about? Click below to find out!http://www.fertilemindset.com/inner-saboteur
Don’t delay in clicking above and making a decision whether to sign up. There are only limited spaces available, and the ‘early bird’ booking price ends soon. PLUS if you’re one of the next few to sign up you’ll be able to grab one of the remaining chances to have a private one-to-one telephone session with me, to work on a key emotional issue for you.

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31/08/2011 by admin.

We have a 5% online discount coupon for Access Diagnostics that is active until the end of September 2011 at Access Diagnostics websites.

The coupon code is: ADSUM

Coupon can be used at www.valuemed.co.uk and www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk

Standard UK delivery is currently free when you spend over £25 on goods (net vat)

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25/08/2011 by admin.

Urine LH ovulation prediction tests are now available in a range of sensitivities. This can make buying choices confusing.

The WHO still recommends 40miu/ml as the cut off for professional urine ovulation prediction. For this reason all professional packs of LH tests will universally cut off at 40miu, which makes comparison between brands easy.

When it comes to home tests there is no longer an international agreed cut off level. Different brands have different sensitivies and in some cases brands offer an ultra option. Levels of detection for a positive result vary from 20miu, through 25miu to 30miu.

This makes choosing an LH test a matter of trial and error, as the more sensitive tests are not suitable for every user, and the same is true for the less sensitive urine ovulation tests also. This is because every women’s LH physiology is slightly different, and to a degree varies each cycle. In some women a 40miu test will never give a clear positive result, the test line simply darkening around the peak, but never exceeding the control comparison. These women should try a 25 or 30 miu LH test for a series of 3 cycles to find a test which for their LH urine excretion gives a clear positive result. Only those who still find no clear positives should move to the 20miu membrane, as for most users this would give a positive result far too early in each cycle to be any use at indicating ovulation, indeed for some this test will be positive for over half each cycle,

Expect a 3 cycle trial when you start any test brand, get to know the test and stick with it. Avoid changing brands when you find one that works, changing tests during a cycle will almost inevitable confuse you, comparing 2 brands simultaneously in the same cycle is very likely to give conflicting results and better still use tests from the same batch throughout a complete test cycle. Many testers combine LH testing with BBT monitoring in the trial phase to assist in identifying the peak LH test result for them (helps decide if you should try a more sensitive test)

What’s the sensitivity of Clearblue visual, clearblue digital and First Response ovulation tests ? This has never been revealed by the manufacturers and it is probably tweaked in response to commercial pressures each time a NEW version is released and the previous line goes into generic manufacture for supermarket own brand options.

Click here to see our current range of ovulation tests

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23/08/2011 by admin.

 Here is a question that we received today that is frequently asked

”Good day , pls i have been trying to conceive since January this year but I don’t know if I am not calculating my ovulation well.  I saw my july period on 13th and august on 11th, pls when exactly is my ovulation day again, thanks. Reply soon pls.

My first child is 2yrs now 

NN (Mrs) ”   17/8/11

Here is our answer:

Ovulation usually occurs in most fertile women 12-14 days before the period starts.If your cycle is regular (ie similar length each month) it is fairly easy to predict when you will ovulate This means that if you are on a 28-29 day menstrual cycle then ovulation will occur around day 14-15 (the 1st day of your period is day 1 of your cycle)This is not an exact science however so you should also look for other signs of ovulation such as changes in your cervical mucus (the stringy watery vaginal discharge that occurs at ovulation)

Check out this article about this http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2008/11/04/signs-of-ovulation/

Here is an online ovulation calculator that you may find helpfulhttp://www.babycentre.co.uk/tools/ovu/ If your cycle is irregular it can make predicting ovulation much trickier, and you may need to consider other methods some as basal temperature monitoring or ovulatin predictors.You may find this article helpful http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2010/04/12/ovulation-predictor-tests-and-methods/

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17/08/2011 by admin.

Here is a  round up of the fertility stories in the BBC news in the last couple of months:

Women with a history of eating disorders may struggle to fall pregnant quickly, research suggests.

They are also more than twice as likely to need fertility treatment, a study of more than 11,000 UK mothers has found.

Pregnancy rates after six months were lower in women with anorexia or bulimia, but by a year they were the same as the general population.

Would-be mothers should seek help early for any symptoms of eating disorders, say researchers.

They may need extra support during and after pregnancy, a team from King’s College London and University College London reported in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

BBC News 3/8/2011

Read the full story here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14370824

Stem cell sperm study leads to successful mouse births

By Caroline Parkinson Health editor, BBC News website 4/8/11

Fertility experts are hailing a mouse study in which working sperm cells were created from embryonic stem cells in mice as “hugely exciting”.

Japanese researchers successfully implanted early sperm cells, made from the stem cells, into infertile mice.

The working sperm which they made was then used to father healthy, and crucially fertile, pups, Cell journal reports.

A UK expert said it was a significant step forward in infertility research

Read the full story here:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14404183

Clue to male infertility found

By Helen Briggs Health editor, BBC News website 21/7/11

As many as a quarter of men have a genetic change which makes them less fertile than usual, research suggests.

The discovery could lead to a new screening test to identify those who will take longer to father a child, experts report in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

The change is in a gene that codes for a key protein found on the outside of sperm.

Sperm lacking in the substance find it harder to swim to the egg.

Researchers believe a man with the altered gene can still get his partner pregnant, but this will take longer than usual.

Dr Edward Hollox of the University of Leicester is a co-author of the study.

We understand little about the subtle molecular events which occur in sperm as they make their journey through the woman’s body to fertilise an egg”

Dr Allan Pacey University of Sheffield

He told the BBC: “If you’ve got this gene variant you should allow that little bit longer if your partner’s planning to get pregnant.

“It takes two - it’s the genetic variation in a man that affects fertility in this particular case.”

Read the full story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14219907

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15/07/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

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11/07/2011 by Einstein719.

FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Lutineizing Hormone) are usually attributed as female only hormones. But in fact they are just as present in boys as girls.

The two hormones are Gonadotropins, which means that they take action on the gonads (The primary reproductive organs) and they are both released, as you probably know, by the pituitary gland in the brain. A common misconception is that the pituitary gland is the starting point for all hormone secretion. When in fact its in the middle - a respondant: it is triggered by a hormone called GnRH, standing for gonadotropin releasing hormone, which is secreted by the Hypothalamus, which is just above the pituitary gland.

 Anyway GnRH is secreted within the brain`s of both boys and girls, and so consequently FSH and LH are secreted by the pituitary in both sexes - but they have very different affects. In girls FSH and LH are crucial for maintaining and managing the menstrual cycle. However in boys FSH is the hormone which triggers the testes to produce sperm cells, whilst LH causes testosterone to be made and secreted by the testes. Testosterone is the hormone that causes facial and bodily hair growth and muscular development, as well as accounting for male sexuality. But it does not actually cause sperm production!

This is why men who are extremely masculine, can actually suffer from infertility, because although their levels of LH are high - their FSH levels may be low, causing sperm production not to be prevalent enough to achieve fertilization.

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07/07/2011 by admin.

Yesterday I read an article on the internet regarding a new IVF lottery. My colleagues presumed that I was talking about the IVF postcode lottery, and didn’t actually believe me until I showed them the arcticle I had read.

Click here to find out more about the controversial IVF Lottery

What do you think about this-let us know in comments

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07/07/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

We received this comment below in our customer feedback, and thought it was worth posting information on how to create an account with us.

I’ve used site before. Cheap and easy. How do i create an account - tired of entering my credit card details every time ?
DG 6/7/11

Having an account makes shopping with us so much quicker, as you no longer have to put your name, address etc  in each time you shop. You simply log in with a user name and password. Plus you get a discounted prices. The prices you are shown once you login are 5% cheaper than if you had not logged in, and you can still use your coupon codes !

If you would like us to create you a login account giving you a 5% discount on goods each time you shop (provided you login), faster & easier online shopping & faster checkouts then just e-mail customerservices@accessdiagnostics.co.uk with your last order number and mark the subject line ‘account request’

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06/07/2011 by admin.

 Here is a question that we received this week regarding male fertility:

Hi, Will Zita West tablets, for men help improve sperm count, and motility?? As my husband has a low sperm count, and poor motility sperm. Many thanks. Look froward, to hearing from you soon.

Here is our answer:

Vitamen is a multivitamin & mineral supplement designed to support male reproductive health. Deficiencies in vitamins & trace elements have been shown to be detrimental to sperm production & sperm health

Here is the information for Vitamen from the manufacturer below in bold & I have put links to some blog articles we have written on improving male fertility which you may find helpful:

Nutrition for conception

Healthy parents tend to produce healthy babies. And healthy babies, in general, grow into healthy children and adults. Much emphasis is given to the importance of a woman’s health and nutritional status before and during pregnancy. But her male partner plays an equally crucial role at conception.

The creation of a healthy baby requires not just a healthy egg but a good supply of properly formed mobile sperm as well.Over the past few years we have seen an increase in the number of men with low sperm counts.

Recent research suggests that of the one in four couples who take longer than the average to conceive, the cause, in around one-third of cases, lies with the male partner.

Other research has indicated that up to eighty percent of birth defects are caused by defective male sperm. And it is now known that the cause of a Down’s syndrome baby may also lie with either the mother or the father.But don’t worry - there is a lot that can be done simply by making changes in nutrition and lifestyle.

Poor sperm health, whether it be a low count, poor motility or malformations, can generally be improved by optimising the father’s overall health and nutritional status. But it is sensible to start this process as soon as possible.

Sperm take ten weeks to develop sufficiently to leave the body, so planning for a pregnancy should start at least four months before conception takes place. That means giving up smoking, alcohol and social/recreational drugs, checking for genito-urinary infections, avoiding hot baths and tight clothing, eating healthily and taking supplementation, when necessary, to help redress nutritional imbalances.

Vitamen is a high quality supplement specially formulated for men. But remember, it is no good taking vitamins if you are not getting the rest of the basics right. Drinking plenty of water is one of them - at least 2 litres a day. Water is a large component of sperm, so a good, regular supply is vital in the process of production.

Vitamen is a premium multivitamin and multi-mineral supplement. It contains essential nutrients that contribute to a healthy conception and, in particular, the production of healthy sperm.

It may also be worth reading these blog articles on improving male fertility:

• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2009/01/14/vitamen-supplement-from-zita-west/ 
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2011/06/20/8-quick-ways-to-improve-sperm-count-motility-naturally/  
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2010/02/10/male-fertility-tips-optimising-your-fertility/
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2009/07/25/sex-every-day-could-increase-your-chances-of-being-a-father/
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2009/07/01/male-fertility-tips/ 
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2008/11/25/can-working-in-a-hot-kitchen-make-men-infertile/  
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2008/11/25/fertility-damaging-chemicals-male-fertility/
• http://uk-fertility.co.uk/index.php/2008/10/22/australian-fertility-expert-says-a-small-dose-of-daily-sunshine-could-help-men-with-fertility-problems/

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistence 

Kind Regards

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04/07/2011 by admin.

IVF has been in the UK news twice this week following the publication of two recent studies on IVF. Here is the BBC news coverage of the IVF research findings below

Being overweight doubles IVF miscarriage risk   28th June 2011 BBC news

Overweight women undergoing fertility treatment have double the risk of miscarriage of normal weight women, a UK study says.

More than a third of overweight and obese women had a miscarriage compared with one in five of normal weight women, a fertility conference heard.

Previous research has shown that women who conceive naturally are also at a higher risk if they are overweight.

Experts warned that obesity is putting women’s fertility at risk.

The study in more than 300 women was carried out at the fertility clinic at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

Read the full article here at BBC news    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10434138

 IVF procedure ‘may increase risk of Down’s syndrome’ 4th July 2011

Drugs used in IVF for older women may increase their risk of having a baby with Down’s syndrome, experts say.

Doctors already know that the chance of having a baby with the genetic condition goes up with the age of the mother, especially for those over 35.

Now UK researchers, who looked at 34 couples, think drugs used to kick-start ovaries for IVF in older women disturb the genetic material of the eggs . Work is now needed to confirm their suspicions, a meeting in Sweden heard

Read the full article her at BBC news http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13992232

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04/07/2011 by admin.

Here is a frequently asked question regarding ovulation test strips that we received last month:

Hi
Can you help me choose the most appropriate product please? I’ve looked at your stock, but have to say I’m confused! I’d like to purchase some Ovulating predictor strips which I wee on. I would like to buy enough stock for 2 months supply please. Can you advise which of your products will suit my need?
Many thanks!
Andrea

Here is the reply from one of our customer services team:

Thank you for your enquiry.I can suggest our Advanced Ovulation Test Strips. We have been selling them for a long time, they are very popular and we do not experience people coming back with any problems with the tests. 

If you go onto our fertility website you will see all our ovulation tests.

The link is www.accessdiagnostics.co.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any more information or call us on

Tel no 01623883830

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28/06/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

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27/06/2011 by admin.

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27/06/2011 by admin.

Burdica biomed, the UK based medical biotechnology company had recently released for UK sales it’s new Zestica Fertility Conception Kit.

The pack is the first product aimed at couples who are struggling to conceive and offers a unique new approach at preparing the vaginal flora and pH to be optimal for reproduction, sperm receptive (in many cases the upper vaginal environment can be sperm hostile) and with the use of it’s unique Zestica Fertility lubricant, give any poorly motile sperm a boost.

No other product has safely addressed the issue of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) the common overgrowth of bacterial flora found in the upper vagina in a pregnancy and conception safe combination of products which are safe to use while trying to conceive (and proven safe during pregnancy )

The unique Zestica Conception Gel is used during the run up to ovulation to prepare the vaginal flora and pH to be optimal for sperm. Ladies then switch to Zestica Fertility Lubricant for the period of ovulation and sex, then switching back to the conception gel post ovulation to maintain optimal conditions for the sperm passage to the egg and implantation.

The conception kit contains 7 ovulation prediction tests, 10 conception gel applicators and 6 zestica fertility lubricant applicators,  each pack contents is intended for use in one cycle and costs £49.99 Additional ovulation tests packs and fertility lube are available seperately but the conception gel is only available in the full conception kit.

BV has long been recognised as a negative risk factor for first trimester miscarriage (2 fold risk)*, but is normally only screened for in fertility specialist centres prior to IVF or other fertility treatment. BV is in most cases sub symptomatic, not resullting in vaginal discharge or irritation. Rates of reported BV in reproductive age women are between 13% and 31% *(S G Ralph, A J Rutherford, J D Wilson, BMJ 319 : 220 (Published 24 July 1999) ) Most studies clearly identify a risk factor for miscarriage in the first 6 weeks after conception (early miscarriage) some have suggested lowered implantation rates may also be occuring due to imflamation of the uterus lining.

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22/06/2011 by admin.

Do you have a great ttc success story that you would like to share with others ?

If you have , then send us your ttc success stories and we will publish them on our fertility blog (discretely of course)

Do you have a ttc or fertility related question that you would like to ask our team ?

Then please e-mail it to us with your question

Send your reviews, ttc stories, & questions to kate@adtuk.co.uk

Would you like to be a contributor on our fertility blog ?

We have some brilliant contributors on our fertility blog.

If you would like to become one of them then please do get in touch, we would leave to hear from you.

Contact us through comments on our fertility blog, through our twitter page or e-mail us on the e-mail address above.

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20/06/2011 by Zestica Fertility.

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20/06/2011 by admin.

1. Stop smoking
2. Avoid overexercising which may cause overheating of the testicles-particularly prolonged cycling & horse riding
3. Stop using a laptop on your lap-causes overheating
4. Avoid illicit drug use ie use of anabolic steroids, Cannabis etc
5. Eat a healthy balanced diet with plent of fruit & veg
6. Avoid very hot baths, saunas etc
7. Take a male fertility supplement-studies have shown that trace elements in the diet can play a significant role in male fertility
8. Reduce your alcohol intake

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14/06/2011 by Access Diagnostics Fertility.

Just a quick update to let you know you can now also use Access Diagnostics coupon codes at our latest Google checkout Fertility Shop. You can also create an account when you place your order and track your orders progress by logging into your account. This new facility is currently only available on this site.

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