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A Guide for Couples on the Basics of Fertility
To get pregnant naturally, there are a number of factors and events that will need to align. Before fertilisation can even take place, hormones are needed to produce male sperm...
Fertility Treatment Options for Single Women and Men
When it comes to starting a family, many people envision a traditional path of falling in love, getting married, and having children. However, this is not always the case and...
Top Tips on Choosing the Right Fertility Clinic
Fertility treatment is a big investment – mentally, physically and in terms of its cost. As well as making sure that treatment will be effective, you need to consider how...
Fertility Myths and Misconceptions: Separating Fact from Fiction
There are lots of myths about fertility and despite what we know about our bodies, it’s likely that we don’t have the full picture. Fertility is a rather complex area...
Can You Get Pregnant if You Have PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects around 1 in 10 women in the UK, although this is thought to be higher as 50% of women with...
Can Pregnancy Occur After a Vasectomy?
A vasectomy is a procedure carried out on a male to prevent pregnancy, which involves surgery to cut or seal the tubes (“vas deferens”) that carry their sperm out of...
Is It Necessary to Freeze Your Eggs?
In previous posts we explored egg freezing, the benefits and what the process involves. In summary, egg freezing is a way of preserving female fertility. Fertility declines with age as...
Can You Get Pregnant if You Have Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to that which normally lines the womb is found elsewhere in the body, such as the fallopian tubes or ovaries. This tissue responds...
Bad Foods for IVF
According to the NHS, in 2019 32% of IVF treatments resulted in live births for women under the age of 35, 25% for those aged 35-37 and 19% for those...
Good Foods for IVF
There’s no denying that IVF treatment can be a taxing process for patients, as much of it is out of their control. However, there are some factors that can influence...
How Does My General Health Impact My Fertility?
It’s important to take care of your health for a multitude of reasons. It can protect you from developing potentially serious health conditions as well as your chance to conceive...
How Can I Protect My Fertility Right Now?
Many people already know that fertility decreases over time for women as their ovarian reserve diminishes. Sexual function and sperm morphology can change in men as they age as well,...