How Fertility Coaching Can Help You Deal with Infertility This article has been submitted by Andreia Trigo RN BSc MSc, Fertility Nurse & Coach. If you are going through infertility and your emotions are all over the place, you are not alone. In fact, this journey is a roller coaster of emotions and this […]
Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
FET – Frozen Embryo Transfer This article has been submitted by Sareena Sharma, Embryologist at specialist fertility clinic, IVF London. What is FET? Whether you are undergoing fertility treatment or have had your eggs or embryos frozen, you will have heard of the term ‘FET’ or Frozen Embryo Transfer. The procedure is normally done in […]
Alternative therapies and IVF – Ayurveda
This article has been contributed to fertility clinic IVF London, by Ayurveda practitioner, Dr Ashish Paul. Ayurveda is an art and science of living your life which originates in India. It is one of the oldest systems of healthcare in the world and focusses on the prevention of any disease with a balanced diet […]
Choosing a fertility clinic
Choosing a fertility clinic This article has been contributed by Andreia Trigo RN BSC MSc, Awarded Fertility Nurse & Coach During your fertility journey, you may need a bit of extra help getting pregnant, in which case you will have to choose a fertility clinic. However, with so many fertility clinics in the UK and abroad, how […]
Egg and Sperm Donation: what does it involve and what are the regulations?
Egg and Sperm Donation: what does it involve and what are the regulations? This article has been contributed by Sareena Sharma, Embryologist at specialist fertility clinic, IVF London. Egg and sperm donation can be a good option when gametes from one or both partners cannot be used for fertility treatment. However, the prospect of using […]
Preparing for IVF success with nutrition and lifestyle changes
Preparing for IVF success with nutrition and lifestyle changes This article has been contributed by Sandra Greenbank, Nutritional Therapist at IVF London, specialist fertility clinic based in Elstree, London. Nutrition really forms a base for healthy fertility and pregnancy. The food that you eat can have a direct impact on the development of the […]
Stages of IVF
Stages of IVF This article has been submitted by Sareena Sharma, Embryologist at specialist fertility clinic, IVF London. Many people are aware of IVF, but may not be are aware of the intricacies behind the process. This article outlines the main stages of an IVF cycle and what is involved at each stage. The consultant […]
Preimplantation genetic screening explained
Preimplantation genetic screening explained This article has been contributed by Embryologist, Sareena Sharma for IVF London– specialist fertility clinic based in Elstree, London. What is Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS)? Preimplantation genetic screening is a method used to check the number of chromosomes in an embryo. Up to 50 % of embryos produced may have an […]
What are my chances of conception and pregnancy?
What are my chances of conception and pregnancy? This article has been contributed by Dr Parijat Bhattacharjee for IVF London – a specialist fertility clinic based in Elstree, London. If you are wondering what your chances of pregnancy are, do remember that conception is a unique process for each person. It is important not to […]
Male infertility: sperm DNA fragmentation
Standard tests look at the number, mobility and shape of sperm. However, the most cutting edge techniques now show that, even when these tests are normal, the quality of DNA held within sperm may explain problems with male fertility.
