Breakthrough for IVF? Selecting the most promising embryos (Fri, 17 May 2013)
A recent study on 5-day old human blastocysts shows that those with an abnormal chromosomal composition can be identified by the rate at which they have developed to blastocysts, thereby
classifying the risk of genetic abnormality without a biopsy. Now, researchers have undertaken a retrospective study, using their predictive model to assess the likelihood of any embryo transferred
resulting in a successful pregnancy, with very encouraging outcomes. >> Read more
Slim women have a greater risk of developing endometriosis than obese women: study (Wed, 15 May 2013)
Women with a lean body shape have a greater risk of developing endometriosis than women who are morbidly obese, according to the largest prospective study to investigate the link. >> Read more