Everything you are looking for about ART (Assisted Reproductive Techniques) including fertility treatment abroad. Regardless of what stage of IVF treatment you are at – here, you will find useful information about the In Vitro Fertilisation process, available techniques, e.g. ICSI, IMSI, MACS, blastocyst culture and others. Here you will also find articles on various types of IVF – including general IVF treatment guide, IVF with own eggs, egg donation IVF, sperm donation and embryo donation. If you’re heading towards IVF abroad options we have many articles which may help you understand the process, costs and legal aspects of IVF in popular countries.
Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) is one of the most commonly used diagnostic tests in modern embryology. It allows fertility specialists to identify chromosomally correct embryos
For any patient undergoing the demands of fertility treatment whilst working they will be all too aware that both areas (work and treatment) can feel
The 3-12 months prior to falling pregnant is considered the preconception period. This is the ideal time to start considering your nutrient status and nutrient
For far too long fertility in a heterosexual couple has been thought of as a female issue. Society has led us this way and it’s
Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART) have evolved over the past decade to improve the success rates in IVF techniques. With the introduction of Preimplantation Genetic Testing
What is PGT-A? Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) is a test to screen embryos, which have been made in an IVF cycle, for chromosomal
A frequently overlooked cause of failed conception There can be little doubt that embryo “incompetency” is by far the most important cause of IVF failure
With over 100 fertility clinics in the UK, trying to find the right one for you can be daunting. Understandably, many people look straight to
For anyone navigating an IVF journey, there are likely to be many hurdles along your way. One of the first is making the decision to
Here we share some of our fertility experts’ answers. Answer from:Raúl Olivares, MD Gynaecologist, Medical Director & Owner Barcelona IVF In my opinion, there’s nothing
In the previous issue of Fertility Road magazine, Claire Ingle and Helen Burgess talked about entitlements, more specifically the lack of entitlements, when it comes
Clare: Welcome Julia. For the benefit of our readers who may be new to hearing about the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, please outline the
What are these male fertility conditions and how can they be managed to improve chances of IVF success? In my article, we will examine azoospermia
Background Women are born with all their eggs. Throughout their lives, they will use up these eggs until there are none left; this stage is
Undertaking a cycle of IVF can be a daunting prospect and it doesn’t matter whether this is a first cycle or another cycle in one
With my 30+ years of experience as a fertility nurse and coach, I’d like to share my top ten tips for thriving, not just surviving
There are over 75,000 cycles of fertility treatment each year in the UK, and everyone who embarks on treatment does so in the hope of
What to expect when it’s time for your embryo transfer You’ve come through the first three important stages of IVF – ovarian stimulation, egg recovery
If you are considering fertility treatment, there is a good chance that you have been frantically Googling IVF success rates. An IVF success rate is,
Here we share some of our fertility experts’ answers. Progesterone prepares the lining of the endometrium to help the embryo implant. When you’re going through
Emma & Angus Menzies began their fertility journey over ten years ago. Years of investing both financially and emotionally in invasive tests, IUI, IVF, ICSI,
The word ‘entitlement’ carries so much weight in the world of work. When you are sick you want to know what you are ‘entitled’ to
Miscarriage is far more common than many people realise. An estimated one in four women experience miscarriage and one in three hundred have had three
Over the last 20+ years, there has been increased understanding of and respect for the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture has become an accepted adjunct to
In this article, I will explain how age affects fertility for both men and women. Female fertility Let’s start with talking about female fertility. Women
Whilst around one in six heterosexual couples fail to conceive after 12 months of regular intercourse (the medical definition of infertility), around half will go
Many people considering undertaking IVF have concerns about the potential side-effects of the hormone stimulation medication involved. Clare: Many thanks Arianna for talking to us
The one part of the IVF journey I find patients fear most is the egg collection stage, especially in their first cycle. It is easy
Here we share some of our fertility experts’ answers. Answer from:Raúl Olivares, MD Gynaecologist, Medical Director & Owner Barcelona IVFTo be honest, in regard to
What is egg sharing? Egg sharing is when a woman who is already having IVF donates some of her eggs to the clinic where she’s
