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 […]
The Jewish Faith and IVF
The Jewish Faith and IVF This article has been contributed to fertility clinic IVF London, by Fertility Counsellor, Nomy Cohen Infertility can be a very difficult and painful journey for any couple irrespective of their culture or ethnicity. Whatever the circumstances, fertility problem (if any) or outcome of treatment, the experience can have a huge […]
Fertility Preservation & Breast Cancer
Fertility Preservation & Breast Cancer Cancer Research UK identified over 55.000 cases of breast cancer per year, with a 78% survival rate. Although there is no particular cause for developing breast cancer, unhealthy lifestyle, excessive consumption of alcohol, family history of breast cancer, are some of the risk factors that can increase the chances of […]
Lifestyle & Nutrition: the solution for hormone-related infertility
Lifestyle & Nutrition: the solution for hormone-related infertility Hormones are special chemical messengers in our body. They are made by the endocrine glands and travel through the bloodstream to all organs and tissues telling them what to do. Our environment and lifestyle have a huge effect on our hormonal balance. In fact, lifestyle and dietary changes […]
Improving Sperm Health with Acupuncture
Improving Sperm Health with Acupuncture This article has been published with permission from Acupuncture by Ilana Ilana Garsin BSc (Hons), (Lic Ac), (MBAcC) Acupuncture and sperm health You may have heard that acupuncture can be used to increase fertility for women, but did you know it can help men too? Men continually produce new […]
