Experts warn of ‘dangerous’ fertility add-ons in Ireland
“Many or most of these [fertility] add-ons have very little, if any, evidence or data backing them up” Medical experts have warned that some additional fertility treatments being offered in Ireland have little evidence behind them and could be potentially harmful. The warning comes as part of a new RTE Investigates documentary, Fertility Uncovered, which […]
6 days ago
Adam Sandler sends Jennifer Aniston flowers for Mother’s Day every year
It can be a difficult day for the Friends star Jennifer Aniston has revealed that Adam Sandler sends her flowers on Mother’s Day every year, providing further proof that he’s a very lovely guy. The Friends star revealed Sandler’s thoughtful gesture in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. Aniston is not a mother, and […]
7 months ago
5 things all women should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 percent of Irish women of reproductive age. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, some women suffering from PCOS may find it difficult to conceive naturally. We caught up with Sims IVF about five things we all should know about PCOS and fertility. 1. What is PCOS? […]
1 year ago
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) […]
1 year ago
‘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 […]
1 year ago
‘The government’s IVF expansion marks progress, but much more needs to be done’
There is still ‘a lot of work to be done’ in Ireland when it comes available fertility treatment That’s according to the National infertility Support and Information Group, who acknowledged that “significant progress” has been made in recent years, but more needs to be done. It’s National Fertility Week and so the organisation is trying […]
2 years ago