Category: Fertility Treatments
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...
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...
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...
Is Fertility Genetic?
Infertility is the inability to conceive naturally following 12 months of attempts. There are many factors that this can be attributed to. A whole host of health conditions and genetic...
How Long Does the Fertility Clinic Process Take?
As a first timer, it’s difficult to know what to expect from IVF and know how long the process could take. While it varies and is dependent on the clinic...
What Happens at An Ultrasound Scan Appointment?
An ultrasound, or a sonogram, is a way of examining what’s going on inside of the body. The scans use harmless, high-frequency sound waves that are emitted by a small...
Do’s and Don’ts After Embryo Transfer
An embryo transfer refers to the transfer of embryos created in previous rounds of IVF that remain unused. This makes for a simpler process as hormones are not needed and...
What Happens After an Embryo Transfer?
Once embryos are transferred into the uterus, it typically takes 10 days until hCG levels are high enough to detect on a pregnancy test. However, many of our patients prefer...
Is There an Age Limit on Fertility Treatments?
One of the most common reasons behind difficulties conceiving a child is advancing age. You’ve most likely heard of the “biological clock” which essentially refers to fertility limitations regarding age,...
How Counselling can Help Your Fertility Journey
For a number of couples or women, fertility can be stressful or even complicated. It can feel like there are a lot of moving parts that couples will have to...
What Is Implantation?
Implantation is when a fertilised egg (embryo) attaches itself to the lining of the uterus. This marks the beginning of a pregnancy. Is conception and implantation the...