Mouse sperm that went into space
July 29, 2017
In early May, Japanese researchers used a sample of freeze dried mouse sperm which had spent 9 months aboard an international space station to produce
About The Fertility First Research Team
Fertility First's Research Team doesn't just talk about the science behind fertility and reproduction, it lives and breathes it. Staffed by the doctors and scientists working behind the scenes at Fertility First, this team of dedicated embryologists, andrologists, and fertility experts collectively has over 40 years experience in the field.
How smoking can affect your fertility
July 14, 2017
There have been numerous to show the detrimental effect smoking has on fertility. These effects range from damage to the blood vessels in the penis
3D images of sperm binding to an egg
July 10, 2017
Researchers in Sweden have captured the first 3D images of a sperm protein attached to an egg coat protein at the beginning of fertilisation. This
How certain foods can affect your partner’s Fertility
July 7, 2017
Did you know that research has shown a strong correlation between what you eat and how it can affect your fertility? Studies have shown that
Men experience their own biological clock
July 3, 2017
A new study from Harvard University has found that IVF live delivery rates are affected by the age of the male partner. Data was analysed from
How E-Cigarettes affect your fertility
July 1, 2017
It is well known that cigarettes can damage men’s fertility through DNA damage to the sperm, however the use of electronic cigarettes have been found
Toddlers born through IVF are more developed
June 29, 2017
Studies performed at the University of Oxford have revealed that children born via artificial conception had significantly higher cognitive skills than naturally conceived children at
Data reveals link between Vitamin D and male fertility
May 23, 2017
Data presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology has revealed new evidence that adds to our understanding of the effects of low vitamin D levels
Men who go to sleep earlier have healthier sperm
May 19, 2017
Recent studies have revealed that men who fell asleep between 8-10pm had sperm with better motility and higher concentrations. Later bedtimes have been associated with
Why female fertility fades as you age
April 4, 2017
A new study from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre has found that a chromosomal defect could be the cause behind fertility problems in
