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The Benefits of a Private IVF Clinic
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples, many of whom turn to IVF as a solution. However, IVF is only available on the NHS if you meet certain criteria such as...
Could Going to the Gym be Damaging Your Sperm Count?
A new study from the University of Western Australia implies that men who spend more time in the gym have lower sperm count, on average, than those who don’t. The...
Is it Impossible to Be Fertile Over 40?
Although your chances of conceiving a child after you turn 40 are lower than what they were when you were in your 20s and 30s, it is certainly not impossible....
Looking After Yourself Through Infertility
Infertility is arguably one of the hardest problems a couple can face. It is accompanied with a variety of difficult emotions and can put an enormous strain on even the...
5 Top Tips to Improve Your Sperm Quality
Male infertility refers to any health issue in a man that reduces the chances of his female partner from becoming pregnant. Infertility can have a number of causes; it can...
Can a Man’s Underwear Affect His Sperm Quality?
Recent research has found that men who wear tighter fitting underwear have lower sperm concentrations than men who wear boxer shorts. To be specific, the results stated that those who...
What’s Involved in a Fertility Evaluation?
If you’re feeling anxious about a pending fertility evaluation, we’d like to share what’s involved to help put your mind at rest. There is no need to feel afraid; the...
How to Cope with Secondary Infertility
The inability for a couple to conceive a child, despite already having had at least one baby in the past, either together or with a previous partner, is called secondary...
What is an Antral Follicle Count?
When a woman is born, she has all the eggs she will ever have; they are gradually lost until menopause, when very few are left and they are not released....
When is the Best Time to Produce a Sperm Sample?
According to research carried out on sperm samples at the University Hospital of Zurich in Switzerland, the time of day and year the sperm was produced affects the quality of...
What’s Involved in Intrauterine Insemination?
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), or Artificial Insemination, is a type of fertility treatment that involves the direct insertion of sperm into a woman’s womb (uterus) using a thin catheter. The main...
Sperm Counts – Why They Are Falling
A recent article in the Times newspaper by journalist Harry Wallop featured Concept’s Medical Director, Dr Kamal Ojha in a fascinating investigation into male fertility. Data shows that in this...
