Category Archives: IVF Treatment

IVF Treatment by Dr. S.P.S. Virk Virk Fertility Services led by Dr. S.P.S.Virk in jalandhar.This is the first IVF centre in India to be accredited by NABH Safe-I. Virk Fertility Services led... By: VFS Jalandhar … Continue reading →

Sandwell councillors have voted to halve the number of free IVF cycles available on the NHS in the Black Country. Just one free cycle will now be offered in Sandwell, bringing the area into line with Birmingham. Councillors voted to impose the cut, to come into force in May 2016, after health chiefs said it was not a priority. That guidance contradicted research which showed almost half of patients, the public and health professionals wanted cycle numbers increased rather than reduced. Andrew Willians, of the Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group, said: The guidance we have been given is that we should not be committing to more than one cycle. We should prioritise supporting people returning from hospital to live independently. It is the right thing to do. But Coun Bob Lloyd (Lab, Wednesbury South), an opponent of the cuts proposal, told a Sandwell Council health scrutiny meeting: I think we should be raising the standard to Birmingham, not lowering it. When women were getting paid less than men, we didnt decide to pay men less we raised the womans wage. It is giving less to more. Read the original post: Councillors vote to halve free IVF treatment available … Continue reading →

A couple in Utah, USA, got more than they bargained for after their IVF fertility treatment resulted in a very rare set of quadruplets. Ashley Gardner is pregnant with two sets of identical twins, and hubby Taylor is set to be outnumbered as theyre all baby girls. After trying to get pregnant for eight years, the Gardners saved up for the IVF treatment which has only a 40% chance of success at all. The odds of two sets of twins has been billed as a one in 70 million. The Gardners have documented their journey on social media, through images and video. A friend took a picture of Ashley as she received the shock news, and their story has since gone viral. They have doubled the number of followers on their Facebook page, and their video has now been shared more than 2,500 times. Follow this link: One in 70 million: Couple expecting two sets of identical twins … Continue reading →

Health bosses have revealed controversial plans to halve the number of free rounds of IVF given to couples in the Black Country. Desperate couples living in Sandwell towns including West Bromwich, parts of Smethwick, Tipton, and Wednesbury, are usually granted two free cycles of treatment. But the organisation which commissions health services wants to reduce that to just one meaning would-be parents face forking out up to 5,000 for another round of IVF if the first one fails. The IVF cuts have been recommended by the Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group following a review of fertility services. If approved, the policy would bring the region in line with West Birmingham, which currently offers one free cycle to couples. A survey of health professionals, potential and past patients, members of the public and local politicians was carried out as part of the review. And figures revealed 48 per cent wanted to INCREASE the number of cycles offered, with 34 per cent endorsing a policy of one cycle per couple. Yet Dr Nick Harding, chairman of the commissioning group, said there was a clear recommendation that the number of treatment cycles offered should be one. He said: As a GP … Continue reading →

Rockville, Maryland (PRWEB) October 01, 2014 Shady Grove Fertility has published its 22nd Annual IVF Program Report, a yearly compendium of practice milestones, discoveries, and outcomes. In 2013, Shady Grove Fertility performed its highest-ever number of in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles in a single year, leading to a record number of babies born. Shady Grove Fertility determines success in accordance with the Fertility Clinic Success Rate Reporting Act of 1992. As many pregnancies do not result in a live birth, the parameters of success must be properly defined. Thus, we believe that the truest measure of success is the rate of live births per embryo transfer. In 2013, over 6,700 autologous IVF treatment cycles were performed at Shady Grove Fertilitys Rockville, MD; Towson, MD; and Chesterbrook, PA offices - including both fresh IVF treatment and frozen embryo transfers (FETs). These cycles ultimately resulted in a 50 percent pregnancy rate per embryo transfer when accounting for all age groups, with women under 35 seeing the highest outcomes with an overall delivery rate per embryo transfer of 41 percent. The patient outcomes in our IVF Program have also been enhanced by the significant improvement in cryopreservation of frozen embryos. Cryopreservation has been … Continue reading →

Fertility expert Lord Robert Winston blasted the NHS for ripping off childless couples while touring a Birmingham hospital on Wednesday. The scientist, renowned for his work in IVF, said the treatment should cost around 1,000 yet parents-in-waiting are being charged 5,000 to 6,000 per cycle. Speaking to the Birmingham Mail outside Birmingham Womens Hospital, in Edgbaston, the professor said: It is shocking that both the health service and private clinics are charging too much when it could be much cheaper and more effective. Success rates are not really improving by that much. We should be concentrating on academic medicine to improve more effective way of registering treatment. Its not fair that people have to re-mortgage their homes. The cost should be around 1,000, instead of the 5,000 to 6,000 it can end up costing. While visiting the hospital Lord Winston toured the clinic where Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is carried out another one of his specialisms. PGD is where embryos are created by IVF and tested for conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis, B Thalassaemia or Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, so only healthy embryos are replaced. The Womens Hospital welcomed the first baby to be born after PGD at the end of … Continue reading →

A couple who spent 20,000 on fertility treatment, finally conceiving their beloved son on a special diet of egg yolks and soya, are getting married with their newborn as guest of honour. Cathy Garvey, 43, and Dan Bowley, 42, of Kings Norton, Birmingham, spent a heartbreaking six years trying for a baby which included four rounds of failed IVF treatment. But scientists at CARE Fertility, finally cracked it on their fifth attempt by drip-feeding the new mum egg yolk and soya oil to fight killer cells that were destroying her chances. And thanks to the unusual treatment, Cathy and Dan, a retail manager, are now the proud parents to baby Joseph who was born on July 8, weighing 7lbs 14oz, reports the Birmingham Mail. Now the couple can start saving for the wedding they dreamed of. It was worth every penny because we got Joseph in the end, said Cathy, 43, a recruitment adminstrator. We did have to put off our wedding because we couldnt afford it after spending so much money on fertility treatment. But Joseph is perfect. "Hell be the guest of honour at our wedding. Cathy struggled to get pregnant naturally for two years but had expected … Continue reading →

Cathy Garvey and her partner Dan Bowley spent six years trying for a baby Had four unsuccessful rounds of IVF, including one miscarriage Doctors eventually discovered Ms Garvey's body was 'immune' to pregnancy This meant 'killer cells' were attacking any embryos placed inside her Said IV mixture containing egg yolk and soy could keep these cells at bay So-called intralipid treatment enabled Ms Garvey to conceive baby Joseph By Anna Hodgekiss for MailOnline Published: 05:57 EST, 30 September 2014 | Updated: 06:11 EST, 30 September 2014 151 shares 1 View comments A couple who spent 20,000 on fertility treatment finally conceived thanks to a controversial treatment involving egg yolk and soya. Cathy Garvey and her partner Dan Bowley spent six yearstrying for a baby. Four rounds of IVF treatment failed, leaving the couple, from Birmingham, heartbroken. But they finally achieved success after trying a new technique being pioneered in Britain. See the original post: Cathy Garvey and partner Dan Bowley have a baby thanks to egg yolk and soya treatment … Continue reading →

Hollyoaks couple Grace Black and Trevor Royle will face a further setback in their desire to start a family next week. The couple have been having IVF treatment due to Grace's inability to have a baby of her own, but they were left devastated recently when Grace (Tamara Wall) suffered a miscarriage. Grace and Trevor in Hollyoaks Dr Lewis explains to Grace and Trevor that due to her shooting, there is more damage to Grace's ovary then they originally thought and she may not be able to carry a baby full term even with the IVF treatment. After taking her to hospital, Esther soon becomes suspicious by Grace's extreme concern, but what exactly is Grace planning? Hollyoaks airs these scenes on Monday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7 at 6.30pm on Channel 4. Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - hit play below for spoilers on Dean and Linda's EastEnders rape storyline, Kylie falling back into a drug habit on Coronation Street, Priya and Rakesh's wedding on Emmerdale and a hostage drama in Hollyoaks. See more here: Hollyoaks spoiler pictures: Grace and Trevor face new baby setback … Continue reading →

A Birmingham couple who spent 20,000 on fertility treatment, finally conceiving their beloved son on a special diet of egg yolks and soya, are getting married with their newborn as guest of honour. Cathy Garvey, 43, and Dan Bowley, 42, of Kings Norton, spent a heartbreaking six years trying for a baby which included four rounds of failed IVF treatment. But scientists at CARE Fertility, finally cracked it on their fifth attempt by drip-feeding the new mum egg yolk and soya oil to fight killer cells that were destroying her chances. And thanks to the unusual treatment, Cathy and Dan, a retail manager, are now the proud parents to baby Joseph who was born on July 8, weighing 7lbs 14oz. Now the couple can start saving for the wedding they dreamed of. It was worth every penny because we got Joseph in the end, said Cathy, 43, a recruitment adminstrator. We did have to put off our wedding because we couldnt afford it after spending so much money on fertility treatment. But Joseph is perfect. Hell be the guest of honour at our wedding. Cathy struggled to get pregnant naturally for two years but had expected to have problems after … Continue reading →