In a groundbreaking step forward for women in sport, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) recently announced that professional players who choose to freeze their eggs or embryos will now have their rankings protected while they take time away from the sport. They will be able to undergo fertility preservation treatment when it’s best for their […]
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It’s common to think of IVF as a success only if it ends with the birth of a healthy baby. For many, that’s the desired outcome—the tangible goal after a long and often emotional process. The narrative tends to focus on starting or completing a family, reaching personal parenthood goals, or fulfilling a deep yearning
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In a historic decision, Italy’s Constitutional Court has ruled that same-sex female couples who undergo IVF abroad can both be legally recognised as parents – even if one is not the biological mother. The court found that denying recognition to the non-biological mother violates the constitutional principles of equality and personal identity, and undermines the
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The Guardian recently explored something many of us can relate to: when someone close to you shares that they’re going through IVF, it can be hard to know what to say. How do you show support without accidentally saying the wrong thing? It’s a delicate balance—and a common one. As someone who’s been through IVF
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A new publication* has revealed how a childhood cancer survivor now in his 20s became the first person to receive a transplant of his own sperm-producing stem cells, as part of a clinical trial aiming to restore fertility in young male cancer survivors. Aged just 11, the young boy began chemotherapy for bone cancer, a
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NOW-fertility is delighted to announce the new collaboration with Emirates Holidays offering patients travelling overseas for fertility treatment exclusive discounts on flights and travel packages. This initiative reflects NOW-fertility’s continued commitment to making fertility care more accessible and convenient for patients around the world. Due to current legislation in the UAE and across the Middle
As we celebrate International Day of Families, we reflect on the extent to which fertility treatments have transformed family building, opening the door to parenthood for an increasingly diverse range of individuals and couples. Here are some ways fertility treatment can help you create the family you’ve always wanted—something that might not be possible without
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NOW-fertility in conversation with Nichola Bright & Jane Tenquist, Family Law Team, Myerson Solicitors IVF is a key part of surrogacy today, especially because most arrangements now use gestational surrogacy. In this situation, the surrogate isn’t genetically connected to the baby—she simply carries the pregnancy. This approach allows intended parents to have a baby that’s
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Infertility is a challenge faced by millions of couples worldwide, affecting both men and women and 1 out of 6 couples. Thankfully, with today’s advanced diagnostic technologies and specialised care, getting answers and solutions is easier than ever. The Middle East, particularly the UAE, has become a leading destination for comprehensive fertility assessments and world-class
What Investigations for Male and Female Infertility Are Available in the Middle East? Read More »
If you’re over 37 and wondering whether you can still freeze your eggs, the answer is – yes, you can. While fertility naturally declines with age, advanced technologies and individualised ovarian stimulation protocols coupled with the introduction of new legislation in Dubai means that egg freezing remains a real, empowering possibility, even after 37. At
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