Understanding A Semen Analysis Result What is a semen analysis and when is it required? A semen analysis evaluates specific parameters of a male’s semen and the sperm that are found there. It is a routine analysis conducted to assess a male’s fertility when a couple present at an IVF clinic having failed to conceive […]
Endometriosis, Fertility and Pregnancy
Endometriosis, Fertility and Pregnancy Endometriosis is a common problem that happens in 1 in 10 women and can affect fertility. It happens when uterine tissues grows outside the uterus, causing scar tissue (adhesions). When endometriosis is minimal to mild, you are likely to be able to conceive naturally. However, when endometriosis worsens in severity, scar […]
ROPA: Motherhood for Female Same Sex Couples
ROPA: Motherhood for Female Same Sex Couples ROPA is a medical intervention that allows two women to share the IVF process. The oocyte (egg) of one women are used (genetic mother) and then fertilised and transferred to the uterus of the other woman (gestational mother) who will carry the pregnancy to term and give […]
Are children from frozen eggs healthy?
Are children from frozen eggs healthy? If you are considering freezing your eggs and having children later in life, you may be wondering if children from frozen eggs are healthy. In this blog post we talk about egg freezing and what research has shown regarding the health of children born through egg freezing. Children […]
How long can I store my frozen eggs for?
How long can I store my frozen eggs for? If you don’t want to get pregnant right now but might want in the future, egg freezing might be a solution. You must consider your age and how long you can store your frozen eggs for. Egg Freezing Process The process of egg freezing consists […]
How many eggs and cycles do I need?
How many eggs and cycles do I need when freezing my eggs? When planning to freeze eggs, you must consider how many eggs and cycles you need. In this article we answer those questions, tell you what to expect and what is a good number of eggs to have frozen. How many eggs do I […]
Can Egg Freezing affect my health?
Can egg freezing affect my health? If you are considering preserving your fertility for a later date, you may be wondering “can egg freezing affect my health?”. In this article we talk about the risks involved with this medical procedure so you can make an informed decision. Egg Freezing and Health As with […]
Should I freeze my Eggs?
Should I freeze my Eggs? Why might I want to freeze my eggs? Egg freezing can be beneficial to people with medical conditions that mean that they may not be able to produce high quality eggs at a later date. For example, people who are set to undergo treatment for malignant cancers often choose to […]
What is egg freezing and how does it work?
What is egg freezing and how does it work? Egg freezing is the retrieval and cryopreservation of female oocytes (egg cells). Cryopreservation means storing biological cells at a very low temperature to prevent them from degrading over time. There are several reasons that people may want to freeze their eggs, including for medical or social […]
Two week wait: 10 Strategies to Help you Cope
10 Strategies to Cope with the Two Week Wait This article was written by Andreia Trigo RN BSc MSc, Fertility Nurse and Coach for IVF London The Two Week Wait is one of the most challenging phases of fertility treatment when, after embryo transfer, we have to wait to test for pregnancy. In this […]