The Harmony Test (NIPT): should you have it?
Should we have the Harmony test? It’s a question our patients often ask. They’ve read about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on the pregnancy and fertility forums. And the Harmony test is often mentioned. So here are the key things you need to know about the Harmony test – and NIPT in general. You can then […]
Hydrosalpinx – does it reduce fertility?
A hydrosalpinx is a tubal blockage. Until it’s diagnosed, you may never have heard of it. But if you’ve had problems getting or staying pregnant, a hydrosalpinx could be the cause. So what exactly is a hydrosalpinx and how does it affect fertility? Here are the facts.
Assisted hatching during IVF – the risks
Assisted hatching may help certain patients during IVF. But, like any invasive procedure, there are risks involved. Here’s the lowdown on assisted hatching and what fertility patients really need to know.
Embryo glue – does it work or not?
Does embryo glue (or, strictly speaking, EmbryoGlue) really work? We were initially sceptical. A low-cost product that helps your embryo to implant? It sounded too good to be true. Critics initially called embryo glue too simplistic. But has that view changed?
Missed miscarriage – the essential facts
A missed miscarriage, sometimes called a silent or delayed miscarriage, can be devastating. You’ve lost your longed-for pregnancy. Your hopes and dreams are shattered. To make matters worse, you probably had no miscarriage symptoms at all.
Join us at the Fertility Show 2015
The 2015 Fertility Show is fast approaching, and we’re delighted to be speaking at this year’s event. Like last year, we’re be giving a seminar on going abroad for fertility treatment – so please come along. The talk starts at 1345 on Sunday 8 November. The venue, as always, is the Olympia Exhibition Centre in […]
Ectopic pregnancy – top 10 risk factors
An ectopic pregnancy means your pregnancy has started in the wrong place. An embryo should develop inside your womb. But an ectopic pregnancy happens outside it. Almost all ectopic pregnancies occur in one of the fallopian tubes. Much more rarely, in the abdomen, ovary or cervix.
Baby aspirin: the secret pregnancy pill?
Can baby aspirin help you get pregnant – and stay pregnant? Hot topic. Studies suggest it may benefit certain women, but not all. So here’s the lowdown on how and why baby aspirin could help with fertility and pregnancy.
Delayed Cord Clamping After IVF: What Parents Should Know
After everything you’ve been through to achieve a successful IVF pregnancy, it’s natural to want to make informed decisions about your baby’s birth. One question you may be asked in your birth plan is whether you would like delayed cord clamping. For most healthy babies, delayed cord clamping is now widely recommended because it allows extra blood, […]
Molar pregnancy – what you need to know
When you’re trying for a baby, it’s devastating when things go wrong. One rare complication that can cause particular heartbreak is molar pregnancy. Strange name, so what exactly is it?