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 […]
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 […]
PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: symptoms, infertility and treatment
PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: symptoms, infertility and treatment Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects 1 in 1o women. It is characterised by: irregular or no periods periods – which means you are not ovulating regularly excess androgen – high levels of “male” hormones polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many follicles […]
