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Quirky quest for sperm

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A heavy demand for sperm by growing numbers of single women and lesbian couples has pushed a nationwide fertility clinic to begin a recruitment drive described as groovy, quirky ... and a little bit controversial.

China expects baby boom for year of the dragon

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It is nearly the beginning of a new year in the Chinese calendar, and superstitious Chinese all over the world are getting clucky.

Early Christmas gift a double treat

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A Paterangi toddler is about to get the biggest Christmas surprise ever. On Christmas Day, 19-month-old Liam Shaw will meet his sisters, twins Olivia Elsie and Emily May, for the first time.

Shorter boys after fertility treatment

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A common fertility drug could be contributing to shorter boys. A study by Auckland University's Liggins Institute found boys conceived using the drug clomiphene grew up shorter than those conceived without it but girls were barely affected.

Donor Angels

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

They put their lives at risk, suffer pain and inconvenience so that they can donate part of their bodies to help save or improve the lives of others. Now, with New Zealand lagging behind in organ donations, Kiwis are being urged to sign up.

Man drought turns to dearth of girls

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A "man drought" may be set for a reversal, with new population statistics revealing a surge in the number of young males.

Child's future fertility on ice

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Parents of young girls with cancer face a tough choice on taking and storing ovarian tissue - because at present it's illegal to have the tissue put back in.

Dieting NZ women, girls 'losing chance of children'

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Kiwi women and girls are dieting their way out of a chance to have children, says a leading fertility specialist.

Auckland fertility firm expands

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A Christchurch fertility clinic associated with MediaWorks private equity owner Ironbridge Capital has been taken over by Auckland-headquartered Fertility Associates.

Redhead sperm donors welcome, says doctor

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sperm donors with red hair, brown hair, blonde hair or no hair at all are all welcome in New Zealand, a leading fertility expert says

Fertility Associates now in Christchurch

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility Associates Ltd are pleased to announce that they will be taking over the Repromed fertility business in Christchurch following Repromed Australia’s decision to withdraw from the New Zealand market. Repromed invited Fertility Associates, New Zealand’s leading provider of fertility services, to buy the business which completed on 16th September.

Ad in gym find egg donor for Rotorua woman

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rotorua mother-to-be Terri Robson doesn't know of a greater gift than the one she has received - the gift of life.

Book to help parents through tough times

Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It's estimated around one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage or still birth and around one in six couples are unable to conceive a child.

One couple a week heading overseas for a baby

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Every week one Kiwi couple is forced to head overseas - effectively to shop for a baby. A Sunday investigation says the controversial practice of reproductive tourism has come about because childless Kiwi couples aren't allowed to have hi-tech fertilisation procedures in New Zealand, despite the technology being available.

One child in four in single-parent home

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand has the third-highest rate of children living in single-parent homes, an OECD study says. This means nearly one in four Kiwi children are growing up in single-parent homes as more marriages break up and single women choose to enter motherhood on their own.

Mum's diet key to baby health

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Expectant mothers' diets could be creating an obesity timebomb for their unborn children, a groundbreaking study involving New Zealand scientists has revealed.

New fertility hope for couples

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Women who need medical help to become pregnant but face risks from standard IVF treatment are being offered new hope of motherhood.

New Fertility Treatment Now Available in New Zealand

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The technique, called In Vitro Maturation (IVM), involves the removal of the eggs from an ovarian follicle, allowing them to mature in the laboratory for one to two days and then fertilised in the same way as IVF. This offers an alternative to conventional In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) whereby mature eggs are collected and fertilised straight away

Fertile ground for friendship

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Years from now when the children of a Waikato support group start asking where babies come from, each will have a different answer.

Tick Tock.....

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

At age 27 and newly married, my biological clock is starting to tick a little louder than it has in the past.

In the Balance

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It's a common story; she woudl cry, or fly into a rage for no reason, or just feel so depressed, that life didn't semm worth living. She would have difficulty concentrating and would constantly feel tired and lethargic. It woudl get to the point where she looked at herself and thought "Who is this woman? Am I going crazy?"

Intralipid and IVF

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There is a lot of chat in the media and online at the moment about the use of Intralipid as a possible treatment for patients who have repeated failed implantation of their embryo or early pregnancy loss after IVF treatment

Fertility clinics call for sperm donors

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility clinics say they’re suffering a major shortage of sperm, and are appealing for more men to consider donating.

FOFH mission exceeds all expectations

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The inaugural Friends of Fiji Health (FOFH) charitable mission in western Fiji in November-December last year has met with great success, spurring on the dedicated, close-knit volunteer team to do more this year.

Our Little Miracle

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The final kick by her unborn baby, Jasmine, was to be the start of Lisa Paraku's heartbreaking quest to become a mum.

'Miracle' preganancy highlights donor-parents bond

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At 22 weeks pregnant there are days when Helen Marriot isn't feeling too good. But even when she is sick and tired she's loving every moment.

Baby making now easier

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The final barrier to making babies is about to be lifted. The Herald on Sunday can reveal the Government will this week approve new guidelines which will allow women wanting a baby to use donor eggs as well as donor sperm.

Frozen in Time

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For nine years baby Natasha was kept on ice, suspended in time, while her brother and sister grew up. Baby Natasha is only the 3rd baby to be born through embryo donation in NZ

Going against the graph

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Statistics show a woman's fertility drops sharply after 35, but many over-forties start families and find there are advantages to being older than the average mum

Why is Fertility Treatment Becoming More Common?

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

When parents of Generation X, the so-called “Baby Boomers”, started having children in the late 1960’s to early 70’s, the average fertility rate was around three children per couple, and the average age of mothers was 24

For the love of kids

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand's oldest mother, Lyn Mason, and her husband Ian tell Denise Irvine how they cope with their young family and other people's curiosity.

Freshest IVF embryos create taller children

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A New Zealand fertility researcher has discovered that babies conceived through IVF that uses fresh embryos are born smaller, but grow to be significantly taller than other children by the age of 11

Long road to baby

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Purdy is a businesswoman who once planned to have a child in the same way she'd built two companies - independently

British IVF pioneer Robert Edwards wins Nobel prize

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

British scientist Robert Edwards, the man who devised the fertility treatment IVF, has been awarded this year's Nobel prize for medicine

Don't leave babies too late, says expert

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A leading fertility expert is urging couples to start a family at a younger age amid fears of a growing over-reliance on science and technology

Infertility - When there is a problem

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Although most of us know some couples that seem to conceive just by looking at each other, the reality is that the average chance of conception from each ovulation is only 20-25%. So how long should you keep trying before you know there’s a problem?

IVF boosts odds of baby boy - study

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Some types of fertility treatment in New Zealand may be slightly altering the odds of having a boy or a girl, according to Australian research. Dr John Peek of Fertility Associates comments

Maybe Baby

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Making a baby these days isn't as easy as A - B - C, let alone 1 - 2 - 3. The reality is more like 5, 6, 7...

How to treat - Fertility Problems

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The GP has an important role in counselling couples and providing practical help to maximise their chances of spontaneous conception.

Plea for donated eggs

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A NEWLY married couple are ready to start their family, but they only need one thing. The couple, who cannot be fully named for privacy reasons, are making a heartfelt plea for the generous gift of an egg donation so they can become parents.

Family to grow due to perfect egg donor

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An "incredible" woman has helped a Palmerston North couple become pregnant by donating her eggs for their fertility treatment.

More public awareness over fertility treatment needed

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility specialist Dr Mary Birdsall tells Breakfast why she believes there needs to be more public awareness of fertility treatment.

Queenstown has surge in mothers having twins

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Medical experts are struggling to explain a spike in the number of twins arriving in the district this year. So far, 10 sets have arrived in the resort town, and at least three more are on the way.

Wellington phone update

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Our Wellington clinic is currently in the process of installing a new phone system.

IVF baby Zoe brings joy

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Anish and Natasha Martis are thrilled to have the daughter they desperately wanted after Zoe was conceived through IVF. Now they are voicing their support for a new website ivf-lings.co.nz.

Men's Health Week - Male Infertility

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Radio New Zealand interviews Dr Andrew Murray, Fertility Associates' Wellington clinic Medical Director and a spokesperson for Men's Health week, about men confronting health issues in general and specifically male infertility.

Men's Health Week - Men confronting health issues

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Men's Health Week directs a spotlight onto how men confront health issues. Dr Andrew Murray, Medical Director at Fertility Associates' Wellington clinic and a spokesperson for Men's Health Week, talks this through.

The baby they said I might never have

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The AMH test can assist people with making decisions about when to start a family. Lisa Joe shares her experience of taking the AMH test and the journey that followed. Dr John Peek (PhD) of Fertility Associates provides comment on the test.

Secondary Infertility

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

When your first baby is conceived with ease, it can be heartbreaking when you can't fall pregnant a second time around. Secondary infertility is more common than primary infertility and sadly affects one in six couples in New Zealand. Dr Mary Birdsall, Medical Director at Fertility Associates' Auckland clinic writes for Littlies Magazine.

'Science's offspring' learn about themselves

Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility Associates supports a world first - a new website for children conceived from IVF.

Meet nightowl Zoe: IVF baby No. 10,000

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Little Zoe Martis born 24th March 2010, is the 10,000th baby born with the help of assisted reproductive technology and Fertility Associates, New Zealand's first private IVF clinic.

Fertility Associates donates $10,000 to Kakapo Recovery Programme

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 10,000^th baby conceived at Fertility Associates with the help of assisted reproductive technology was born 24^th March 2010. To mark the occasion, Fertility Associates decided to donate $10,000 in support of the Kakapo Recovery Programme.

Welcome to motherhood - at 60

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Some women are postponing motherhood well into their 30s, 40s, and even 50s - but now there is talk of a new frontier. Overseas examples of motherhood later in life have spurred interest locally and Fertility Associates professionals outline trends in New Zealand.

Good things come to those who wait

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We always hear having a child later in life can be full of problems - and it can. But there are also plenty of cases where kids in later life are happy experiences. Auckland fertility experts, including Dr Richard Fisher of Fertility Associates, discuss the pros and cons of trying to conceive later in life.

DIY Sperm Test Under the Spotlight

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Andrew Murray, Fertility Associates' Wellington clinic Medical Director, talks with Paul Henry of TV1's Breakfast Show about the DIY sperm test kit developed in the Netherlands.

Double Trouble for IVF Mums

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The number of twins born in New Zealand has risen by more than 40 per cent in the past four decades and medical experts comment on the reasons behind the statistics.

Warning over DIY test for sperm count

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Andrew Murray, Medical Director, at Fertility Associates' Wellington clinic comments on a do-it-yourself sperm count test developed by Dutch scientists.

Tribute to our IVF Pioneers

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Richard Fisher and Dr Freddie Graham brought in vitro fertilisation or IVF to New Zealand 27 years ago. They both were made Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit for their services to medicine in the New Year Honours.

Fertility success brings baby blessing

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rotorua couple would recommend IVF to anyone having trouble falling pregnant naturally, following successful treatment at Fertility Associates' clinic in Hamilton.

Want a baby...now?

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

If you're ready to procreate, here's everything you need to know to give yourself the best possible chance.

IVF Pioneers Met Prejudice in Early Days

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Richard Fisher and Freddie Graham are recognised in the New Year Honours as Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Planning to Start a Family in 2010?

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Mary Birdsall, Medical Director at Fertility Associates in Auckland urges people to seek advice early if they have a known fertility issue or have concerns.

Generation Maybe

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Taking the plunge into motherhood is a decision some women delay. But what are the repercussions if a whole generation leaves it too late?

Want a baby...some day?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Take the right steps now to get your body in peak baby-making shape

Firing Blanks

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

They might consider themselves paragons of manhood, but increasing numbers of Kiwi males can't make the muster. Sunday examines why one in five men need help to get their partners pregnant.

Oh baby, baby!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Opting for fertility treatment guarantees an emotional rollercoaster of hope, but not necessarily a baby.

Wait time for IVF too long for many

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

According to a Sunday Star Times article, statefunding can't match need.

Fertility Update, Part Four

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Part Four in a series of four articles. Healthy choices in food, exercise and medication - Starting a family is one of the biggest decisions to make in life, yet getting pregnant and having a child when it best suits you is not always easy or as straightforward as you might think.

Fertility Update, Part Three

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Part Three in a series of four articles. Preconception Care - Starting a family is one of the biggest decisions to make in life, yet getting pregnant and having a child when it best suits you is not always easy or as straightforward as you might think.

Fertility Update, Part Two

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Part Two in a series of four articles. Predicting your fertile time - Starting a family is one of the biggest decisions to make in life, yet getting pregnant and having a child when it best suits you is not always easy or as straightforward as you might think.

Fertility Update, Part One

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Part one in a series of four articles. What happens when you stop contraception? - Starting a family is one of the biggest decisions to make in life, yet getting pregnant and having a child when it best suits you is not always easy or as straightforward as you might think.

Infertility - When there is a problem

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New technology gives clinic an edge

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility patients in the greater Wellington area now have access to new ultrasound technology which gives the clearest picture yet of reproductive organs in the form of a portable ultrasound computer. The new ultrasound is part of the about-to-be-opened Fertility Associates @ Boulcott Hospital in Lower Hutt. Further, the new technology will enable a patient’s images to be sent digitally as well as being able to be used anywhere.

Interest high for 'baby or your money back' plan

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A fertility treatment programme that promises a baby or your money back has been taken up by 11 couples since its launch in April and is attracting interest from Australian clinics.

Wanted: Egg Donor

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Palmerston North couple desperate to have a baby has resorted to taking out newspaper ads in an effort to find a woman willing to donate her eggs.

Frozen egg reproductive technology approved in New Zealand

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Ministry of Health confirmed today that frozen human eggs are now approved for use in fertility treatment. This means that eggs now in frozen storage at clinics such as Fertility Associates may now be thawed and fertilised prior to implantation.

NZ experts excited by sperm breakthrough

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

British scientists claim they have created artificial human sperm and New Zealand fertility experts are excited that the breakthrough may enable infertile men to father children.

A world without need for men

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While some females would argue this has long been the case, British fertility researchers are on track to proving it, having created sperm using stem cells from an embryo.

Acupuncture on the rise by IVF mums

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Increasing numbers of women are using acupuncture to boost their chances of having a baby. Fertility experts say research backs acupuncture

How fertile are you? Test shows how fertile you are

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There are a lot of good reasons women leave starting a family until later in life, but for some that decision can end in heartache.

5 Medical reasons you can't lose weight

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Are you dieting but not shifting the kilos? There might just be a medical explanation

Can you help?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Television New Zealand’s ‘SUNDAY’ programme is looking for couples willing to take part in a story about sperm quality in New Zealand

Send me an angel - The new drought: Why women are lining up for sperm

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You’ve heard of the man drought, but now there’s a sperm drought too and even science can’t save some single women who want a baby. So where are the donors? Emily Simpson reports.

Male fertility: What you need to know

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Usually it is women wanting to get pregnant who watch their diet and lifestyle and even go in search of unproven alternative therapies to increase their fertility.

The Gift of Life

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leanne Thomas likes to have a laugh and tell people that the baby she is expecting is not her husband’s. When people prick their ears, as they inevitably do, she informs them that the baby is not hers, either. Leanne is a surrogate mother for her friends, Emily and Steve.

Leap of faith to help women

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gynaecologist Lakshmi Ravikanti and colleague and mentor Vedprakash (VP) Singh want to promote awareness of endometriosis, a debilitating disorder and a leading cause of infertility. Natalie Akoorie reports

Fertility Associates brings ownership home again

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand’s largest provider of fertility services has returned to being a wholly New Zealand-owned company following the buy-back of the 40% shareholding previously owned by Monash IVF in Melbourne. The buy-back, for an undisclosed sum, was financed by Medical Assurance Society.

Out of balance

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Do you often feel unusually tired? Are you frequently stressed or easily irritated? Do you suffer from mood swings or hot flushes? Have your periods stopped or become irregular? If you answered yes to any of these, you may be experiencing hormonal imbalance.

Govt considers fertility law change on frozen eggs

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Government is a step closer to changing the law to allow women to thaw and use eggs that they have frozen to safeguard their chances of having a baby.

Fertility New Zealand Conference, Saturday 20 June 2009

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility New Zealand are running a whole day conference for people who wish to find out more about infertility and all the options available

A New Species? Breakthrough research finds IVF children are physically different.

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Although the IVF breakthrough occurred nearly three decades ago, scientists are only now beginning to understand how the so-called "test-tube babies" differ from those naturally conceived. The data is giving doctors stunning new insights into the beginning of life.

Hoping for the greatest gift

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Infertility affects one in five New Zealanders. Kate Monahan talks to a Hamilton couple looking for an egg donor, and to a mum who has already helped others.

Ascot Central awarded NZGBC 4 Green Star Office Design Rating

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has awarded Ascot Central (housing Fertility Associates), Greenlane, the 4 Green Star Office Design rating.

Test puts baby timing on ice

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of women are paying for new "egg-timer" fertility tests, with experts forecasting increasing numbers will freeze their eggs.

Fertility Cover - Fertility Associates launch new IVF refund programme

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In New Zealand one in five couples face the prospect of undertaking some form of fertility treatment, with 30 per cent of these couples needing IVF.

Discovery gives hope for women

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A New Zealand fertility expert is hailing a stem-cell breakthrough that could delay menopause as "the holy grail" of the field.

Women flock to fertility testing

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of women anxious to know if they can have babies are visiting fertility clinics for a new blood test that reveals how long they can expect to be fertile.

How to increase your chances of having a baby

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Getting pregnant may be natural, but for a lot of women it isn't always that easy.

Child Custody Battle Involving Embryos

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is not uncommon for ex-partners to be locked in a dispute over the custody of their children, but what if those children are yet to be born or may never be born. Martin and Dawn Thwaite were together for 18 years.

Push for embryonic stem cell research in NZ

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility Associates hopes US President Barack Obama's removal of a ban on embryonic stem cell research will lead to movements on the contentious issue in New Zealand.

Designer Babies Under The Spotlight

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Mary Birdsall chats with Pippa Wetzell of TV1's Breakfast show about the Designer Baby phenomenon in the US.

Dr Andrew Murray chats about fertility on Good Morning

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Good Morning presenter Sarah Bradley talks about fertility with Fertility Associates Medical Director, Andrew Murray.

It’s all about families

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility specialist Andrew Murray works with a close-knit tame of professionals to help couples become a family. Andrew Murray spends most of his time helping couples achieve their ultimate dream – to have a baby.

New Zealand in Baby Boom

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Mary Birdsall talks with Breakfast TV presenter, Paul Henry, about New Zealand recording its highest fertility rate in 18 years

Making Babies – The business of fertility

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand has a fast-growing industry with a world-class "product" which has improved markedly over the past few years and consumers who can't get enough

Delaying pregnancy key to infertility

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The rising number of women and couples who are unable to conceive without medical intervention is a social problem needing a social solution, fertility experts say.

PMS Buddy: The new website for men

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Womens' health expert Mary Birdsall talks with Paul Henry about the latest website to make international headlines - pmsbuddy.com

Fertility Associates helps improve access to fertility treatment in Waikato, BOP, Coromandel, Taranaki regions

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fertility Associates is taking steps to improve access to fertility treatment for residents across the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and Taranaki with the rollout of a new funding scheme called the ‘Third Cycle Initiative’.

Parents Must Control Use of Embryos

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One of the issues the new Government has found hidden in Labour's too-hard basket raises a familiar ethical dilemma: what rights reside in a human embryo?