Category: Fertility and Health
5 Healthy Habits for Successful Conception
It takes most couples up to a year of trying before they are able to successfully conceive. Interestingly there are steps you can take to improve your chances, which for...
When To Start Thinking About IVF
Conception isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. While the majority of couples will fall pregnant within a year of trying, around 1 in 7 experience difficulty. There are a...
What’s the Difference Between IVF & Ovulation Induction?
Ovulation is a key factor in trying to get pregnant as conception is not possible without the presence of an egg. For many women, such as those with PCOS (polycystic...
What Is the Difference Between IUI And IVF?
When learning about fertility treatments, you may have heard of IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) and IUI (Intrauterine Insemination). While they sound similar, they differ in how conception is achieved and...
How Does Age Affect My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Deciding to start a family is a big step in one’s life as it involves a total change in lifestyle, finances and is a huge, lifelong commitment for a couple...
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 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 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...
