Egg and embryo freezing dramatically increased since 2011
Fertility clinics across the UK saw a dramatic increase in women freezing their eggs or embryos between 2011 and 2021.
Fertility data predicts ‘worrying consequences’ of COVID-19 IVF delays
Recent statistics suggest the COVID-19 pandemic has further threatened the UK’s declining birth rate, with IVF patients particularly affected. A
Merton teens to be taught about ticking biological clocks in fertility classes
Merton teens will have lessons about their biological clocks, the impact of delaying parenthood and factors that could affect sperm and egg
Christian Peoples Alliance candidate for Twickenham criticises Cameron for country’s ‘spiritual sickness’
David Cameron ‘doesn’t understand Christianity and only professes to have faith when it suits him’ claims a reverend standing for
‘A bold step’: Commons vote yes on three-parent babies to combat genetic disease
MPs have voted to back new procedures which allow the creation of babies using DNA from three different people. Commons
Three-parent babies could take first steps as MPs vote on controversial procedure
Using the DNA of three people to create a baby will be voted on today by MPs in a move
Merton health chiefs thaw funding freeze and offer free first round of IVF to couples to ease ‘heartbreak’ of infertility
Merton couples battling infertility issues are now eligible for a free first round of IVF after health chiefs reversed a
Weight has no effect on pregnancy chances, according to South West London experts
Summary: Recent findings that suggest overweight women are less likely to conceive through IVF are being challenged. Image: By Aylin