Fertility

More twins are being born now than ever before, study finds

More twins are being born than ever before According to a recent study, the number of twins being born is currently at an all-time high. A paper published in the scientific journal Human Reproduction revealed that more than 1.6 million twins are now being born every year. Speaking about the study, Professor Christiaan Monden, of […]

Government expands free IVF scheme to couples struggling to conceive their second child

The free IVF scheme is being extended Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has announced the expansion of the free IVF scheme. From today, couples with one existing child in their relationship, and who meet all other current access criteria, can now access publicly-funded AHR treatment, including one full cycle of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) […]

Did you know pregnancy tests have an expiration date?

Most things have an expiration date but one you might not think of is pregnancy tests When used correctly pregnancy tests are accurate 99% of the time. Whether you’re hoping to get pregnant or not, it’s an important thing to check before you use one or else you might not get an accurate understanding of […]

‘Press pause’ — Everything you need to know about egg freezing

Let’s talk about fertility preservation For those who live with health conditions such as endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome, fertility is likely a topic that has arisen in conversation. For those who don’t contend with symptoms of these health conditions, the reality is that we likely won’t think too much about fertility unless we come […]

Fertility

Most Irish couples receive no support from work during IVF treatments

More twins are being born now than ever before, study finds

More twins are being born now than ever before, study finds

Government expands free IVF scheme to couples struggling to conceive their second child