are due to chlamydia infection. Approximately 10% of all women who contract chlamydia will become infertile as a result of PID. This equates to 30,000 women a year becoming infertile. The peak age for chlamydia infection in women is between 16 and 19

licensed assisted conception clinics in the UK:  hfea.gov.uk INFERTILITY NETWORK UK: Advice line call: 08701 188 088 infertilitynetworkuk.com ISSUE, the UK National Fertility Association offers advice about fertility treatment.  For details call 01922

Infertility affects about 10 per cent of couples. If you are having problems getting pregnant, your doctor will put you forward for further investigation.The main hospital-based investigations, which will be employed to try and identify the reason

, artifical insemination, IVF or ICSI. The Smart Guide to Infertility, by Prof Robert Harrison, is publiched by Hammersmith Press, £14.99. 

of Barnado’s has been drawn up to encourage some form of positive change in the “hopelessly slow” adoption system.While the number of parents wanting to adopt is growing, the number of successful adoptions is falling. In England adoption rates are at an 11

Toni Tucker, from the British Acupuncture Clinic says: 'Acupuncture may help with conception, as it works by balancing emotional and physical energy to promote and support ovulation.'Book your man a session too, as it can help improve sperm quality.'It also relieves tiredness and...

in 2004, suggest that women aged 23 to 39 should be offered three cycles from the NHS.However, according to the report, only 27% of Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) offer infertile couples all three cycles, while others offer fewer or even none. Many

within one year of trying, couples who have not been successful after this period of time should consider having some investigations for infertility. Women who have had a previous termination are sometimes anxious about seeking advice about this

points can stimulate uterine contractions, so it is important to see a professional obstetric acupuncturist.'InfertilityAcupuncture can help in a number of ways when trying to get pregnant, says Naava. '70% of the patients we see have PCOS (polycystic

're ovulating, using a home ovulation test kit. You can find these in most chemists.  When the fertility test results are back If all the results are normal, you're under 35 and you've been trying for less than 18 months, your GP might suggest ways you can