From the womb to the cat walk

Infertility is an increasing problem in the western world, and it is estimated that about 15 per cent of couples cannot have children.

While certain forms are treatable, in the case of hysterectomies, or other womb problems, surrogacy is the only option... Or is it?

In its second anniversary issue, which comes out with The Times tomorrow, Pink delves into the new medical phenomenon of womb transplantation, currently being experimented on by a team of doctors at a London hospital.

The news has generated mixed reactions, with some hailing the feat as one of the holy grails of infertility surgery, and others comparing it to science fiction. What next in the fight for fertility, Pink asks, shining a spotlight on the developments and stumbling blocks in the possible breakthrough to the promise of parenthood.

Babies, or the lack of them, are also tackled in Pink's LifeStyle section, which picks up on the controversy surrounding pop queen Madonna's obstacle-ridden adoption of 18-month-old David from Malawi. One year ago, Samara from Ethiopia found a new family in Malta. Pink followed the complications surrounding her adoption last Christmas and takes a peak at her life 12 months later. Together with Samara's story is that of an adopted woman who has sought her biological mother and found her. It was a long road and some hurdles still need to be overcome, but having two mums can work too...

Pink's November issue is by no means dedicated to babies, but still on the subject, it pays tribute to the women behind births in Midwife's Tale. Then of course, there are other more glamorous careers, which are not intended to be interrupted by children as yet, such as that of Italian showgirl Barbara Chiappini, who is on a roll to achieving her goal to be an actress.

In an exclusive interview, fresh from the popular reality TV show, L'Isola dei Famosi, the former model, beauty pageant queen and TV presenter confides in Pink about how her priorities in life have changed as she turns 32 and has found the love of her life. Her ambition to be a successful actress, however, has in no way been quelled. Her story can be read in RendezView. Music is also a focus in Pink's second anniversary issue, with the introduction of ArtyFacts, a snapshot profile of soprano Lydia Caruana, who is accompanying Andrea Bocelli in his upcoming Malta concert, and a vox pop on the importance of music in the man-in-the-street's life.

As always, fashion takes over its fair share of the magazine, with no fewer than eight models gracing the cover, and a closer look at each one inside, as well as a focus on trends and accessories, such as spectacles.

Food, fitness, health, horoscopes, beauty, interiors, relationships and more pack this thick 25th issue. A monthly magazine, Pink's executive editors are The Times journalists Fiona Galea Debono and Ariadne Massa. Published by Allied Newspapers Ltd and produced by MediaMaker, it is designed by Helen Cassar Torreggiani and Joseph Schembri.