This section looks at issues relating to infertility.

DONOR INSEMINATION
Donor insemination offers the hope of a pregnancy for some infertile couples. This article outlines the procedure and the legal issues related to it.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY
This article explains the technical terms and jargon used during infertility treatment, and is a helpful guide for those undergoing or considering treatment.

INFERTILITY
Infertility is experienced by an estimated 10 percent of couples. This article looks at some of the causes and when to seek expert help.

IVF (IN VITRO FERTILISATION) AND GIFT (GAMETE INTRA FALLOPIAN TRANSFER)
IVF and GIFT offer hope of a genetic child to many infertile couples. This article outlines how the procedures are carried out, and their success rates.

MALE INFERTILITY
This article discusses the latest technology in treatment options for male infertility, including the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and donor insemination.

MALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT OPTIONS
The development of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injections (ICSI) has offered hope of a genetic child to infertile men. This article outlines this treatment and other options for infertile men.

MISCARRIAGE
A miscarriage is a distressing event for many couples. This article looks at why they occur and the theories behind recurrent miscarriage.

PREGNANCY TESTS
This article looks at the various types of pregnancy test, how they work, and their accuracy.

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