Infertility Collection

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary has been presented with a national award for its work on infertility. Dr Rosemary Williams of the gynaecology department

Sarah, Abrahams wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband, c1804. The result of the union was Ishmael whose name came to mean an outcast. From the Bible (Genesis 16:3)

Deformed sperm cell, SEM
Deformed sperm cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of double-tailed sperm cell, or spermatozoon. A sperm cells motility may be seriously affected by having multiple heavy tails

INFERTILITY CLINIC, 1956. Dr. Marvin Hans performing a tubal insufflation test (Rubin test) on a patient at the Long Island Jewish Hospital Infertility Clinic in New Hyde Park, New York

INFERTILITY CLINIC, 1956. Chief microbiologist Henry Isenberg examining a specimen at the Long Island Jewish Hospital Infertility Clinic in New Hyde Park, New York. Photograph, by Al Ravenna, 1956

In vitro fertilisation, artwork F007 / 8514
In vitro fertilisation, computer artwork

Rubin gynaecology test, 1956
Rubin gynaecology test. Doctor with nurse and patient in a hospital, with the doctor carrying out a test on the female patients fallopian tubes

Swollen fallopian tube C015 / 6401
Swollen fallopian tube. This is a condition known as hydrosalpinx, the accumulation of fluid in, and dilation of, a damaged fallopian tube

Woman depressed about fertility
MODEL RELEASED. Infertility. Conceptual composite image of a nude woman crying, sitting on an anatomical textbook showing the female reproductive system

Artwork of retroflexion of the uterus

Blocked Fallopian tubes, X-ray
Blocked Fallopian tubes. Coloured X-ray of a womans reproductive system, with her uterus (green) and blocked Fallopian tubes (oviducts, yellow)

Infertility: Artwork of a sperm with bandage
Infertility. Illustration of a human sperm with a bandaged tail representing male infertility. Poor sperm motility (necrospermia) in which the tail or other part of the sperm is malformed

Male infertility. Conceptual image of a naked man crouching in front of a graph. The graph may represent falling levels of the male sex hormone testosterone

Parents and babies, conceptual artwork. The babies (white, upper left) are seen in a tree. This may represent concepts such as childbirth myths, adoption, genetic selection and screening

Infertility. Conceptual computer artwork of a sperm cell (spermatazoon) forming the shape of a question mark. This artwork could represent male infertility

Medical nanorobot on sperm cell
Medical nanorobot. Computer artwork of a medical nanorobot holding a sperm cell. Microscopic robot technology could be developed in the future to treat disorders, such as infertility, in new ways

Fertility. Conceptual computer artwork of human sperm (male sex cells, white) as part of a board game. The dice and chance cards (left)

Fertility research. Conceptual computer artwork of a human egg cell and sperm cells overlaid with the banding pattern of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) autoradiogram

Artwork of depressed woman with a barren landscape

Illustration of fallopian tube infertility. A fallopian tube extends from the uterus to each ovary; it transports eggs and sperm, and is the site of fertilization

Abnormal sperm, SEM
Abnormal sperm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sperm cell with an exposed central flagellum at the base of its tail

Enclomifene infertility drug molecule
Enclomifene infertility drug, molecular model. The drug clomifene, used to treat infertility in women, is made up of two components, enclomifene (shown here) and zuclomifene

Zuclomifene infertility drug molecule
Zuclomifene infertility drug, molecular model. The drug clomifene, used to treat infertility in women, is made up of two components, enclomifene and zuclomifene (shown here)

Bisphenol A organic pollutant
Bisphenol A, molecular model. This chemical is used in the plastics industry, both as an antioxidant and as a component of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics

Bisphenol A organic pollutant molecule
Bisphenol A, molecular model. This chemical is used in the plastics industry, both as an antioxidant and as a component of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics

Abimelech Afflicted
Because he has - albeit unwittingly - lain with Sarah, Abrahams wife (he said she was his sister) Abimelech is punished with infertility by God

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"Breaking Barriers: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Recognized for its Groundbreaking Work in Overcoming Infertility" Infertility, a silent struggle faced by countless couples throughout history, has finally found hope at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This esteemed institution has recently been honored with a national award, acknowledging their pioneering efforts in the field of reproductive medicine. The journey towards understanding and treating infertility dates back centuries. Even biblical tales recount the anguish experienced by Sarah, wife of Abraham, who was deemed barren. In an act of desperation and compassion, she offered her maid Hagar to her husband as a means to conceive—an ancient testament to the lengths individuals would go through to fulfill their desire for parenthood. Fast forward to 1956 when medical advancements began shedding light on this complex issue. Dr. Marvin Hans can be seen performing a tubal insufflation test at an infertility clinic—a groundbreaking procedure that paved the way for future treatments. Chief microbiologist Henry Isenberg diligently examines specimens under his microscope, striving to unlock secrets hidden within these tiny cells. In vitro fertilization (IVF), represented artistically as F007 / 8514 and C015 / 2668 respectively, emerged as a beacon of hope for those struggling with conception. This revolutionary technique offers new possibilities where traditional methods fall short—giving birth to dreams once thought unattainable. The Rubin gynecology test conducted in 1956 further propelled research into understanding female fertility issues. It served as another stepping stone towards unraveling the mysteries surrounding this intricate process. Sperm banks have become invaluable resources for couples facing male factor infertility or those seeking alternative paths towards parenthood. These repositories house precious samples that hold within them endless potential—the key ingredient needed to create life itself. X-rays reveal blocked fallopian tubes captured in C016 / 6612 and C016 / 6611 images—a visual representation of the physical obstacles that hinder conception.