Egg Freezing: Hope or Hype – Educating Women on Realities, Statistics, and Optimal Strategies for Women There has been a growing interest in egg freezing for women to preserve their fertility in recent years. This medical procedure allows women to freeze their eggs for future use, offering hope for delayed childbearing or in cases where […]
Intralipids/Immune Therapy in IVF FAQ
Intralipids/Immune Therapy in IVF FAQ In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a complex medical procedure involving enabling the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, retrieving them, and fertilising them with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilised eggs are then cultured in a laboratory before being placed back in the uterus and developing into a pregnancy. While IVF […]
Miscarriages – How IVF Can Help
Miscarriages – How IVF Can Help by Sareena Sharma, Reproductive Biologist at IVF London Suffering from a miscarriage can be one of the most challenging periods in a couple’s life. It is a very taboo subject that we all fail to talk openly about. It can shake a partnership and leave expectant parents struggling mentally […]
Egg Sharing
Egg Sharing Article by Sareena Sharma, Reproductive Biologist at IVF London What is egg sharing? Egg sharing is when a woman who is already having IVF treatment donates some of her eggs to the clinic where she’s having treatment, usually in return for some free or discounted treatment. In order for an egg share to […]
How is IVF regulated in the UK? How do I interpret clinic success rates?
How is IVF regulated in the UK? How do I interpret clinic success rates? By Krishna Sharma for IVF London Intro The laws and regulations concerning fertility treatments can often be confusing and difficult to navigate. What legislation is there surrounding IVF? How do I know a clinic is fully licensed? How did they do […]
Understanding A Semen Analysis Result
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 […]
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 […]
