Dr Jorge Chavarro has identified that the more Trans fats a woman has in her diet increases her chances of infertility. The research looked at 18,555 women who were trying to conceive between 1991-1999.

The British Fertility Society (BFS) is recommending that both overweight and underweight women should not have Fertility treatment. It is felt that being overweight puts both the child and mother at risk.

A study has shown that most women trying to conceive will do so within 2 years. However, it may take longer depending on the age of women. A team from the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in North Carolina

In a study conducted by the Hallam medical centre looking at the links between cancer and infertility drugs have shown that there is no increased link.

There is increased concern that the transfer of more then one embryo is unnecessary and could expose a child to more risk.

A study has shown that children born to lesbian couples using donor sperm are as ‘well adjusted’ as those born to heterosexual couples.

Recent research has indicate that acupuncture can aid male sperm count.

Research presented by the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) indicated that male sub-fertility is more prevalent then before.

A research team from Adelaide have found that female children born to mothers who were obese suffered with irregular menstrual cycle (periods).

A study completed in Jerusalem by Dr. Neri Laufer, has enabled doctors to establish that some women have genetic profiles,

A study completed at the Vrije University indicated that children born of ICSI do not suffer developmental problems because of treatment.

Men who abstain from ejaculating for long periods could be affecting the quality of the sperm and consequently may reduce conception.