Female fertility is a hot topic. So why is male infertility never really talked about? In a fertility industry geared towards women, medical help for men also exists. Obviously. 1 in 50 men produce no sperm in their ejaculate, even though healthy sperm is stored in their testes. Since IVF requires a sperm sample via masturbation, this statistic is relevant.
IVF patients are now offered a bewildering array of ‘add-on’ treatments. And a growing number of fertility clinics now use a machine called the EmbryoScope. What is it and does it actually benefit IVF patients? Some clinics say yes. Others say maybe. Actually, the jury is out. No large-scale randomised trials have been done. But that doesn’t mean you should
The 2016 Fertility Show weekend is almost upon us. Ben has been asked back as a guest speaker and is putting the finishing touches to his speech as we speak. His seminar will look at all the aspects of fertility treatment abroad, with an emphasis on European clinics. The talk starts at 1230 on Sunday 6 November. The venue is
Infertility research is an exciting field. New techniques and advances happen all the time. So what new IVF breakthroughs will we see in the next few years? Here are 10.
For every positive study highlighting the potential of IVF, there’s always another that’s less cheery. You may have read scare stories online suggesting that IVF raises the risk of preeclampsia. Does it really? Let’s take a look at the evidence.
Since 1973, when the UK joined the European Union, British citizens have benefitted enormously. And in recent years one sector has particularly flourished: medical travel. Thousands of British patients each year fly to other European countries for private treatment. Why? Because clinics are on our doorstep, affordable and world-class.
Clexane injections during fertility treatment? Controversial. Some research says Clexane helps women to conceive. Others question the benefits. So what’s the deal with Clexane and fertility treatment? Time for a closer look at the evidence.
Female infertility can be caused by a range of factors. Some of these are standalone causes. Others are often linked. In fact, it’s not unusual to experience a combination of several issues. Read on to discover the top 10 causes of female infertility.
We’re thrilled to announce the birth of our second daughter, Coral. Thanks to our wonderful fertility clinic, Reprofit International, we’ve been blessed with a gorgeous little girl and a sister for Ida. Both come from the same batch of donated eggs created for us in 2012.
Are natural killer (NK) cells really a threat to fertility and pregnancy? Clinics selling so-called reproductive immunology treatments say yes – or at least maybe. Others say no and ask for the research to back it up. Here’s the truth about natural killer cells. It may surprise you.
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 decide if it’s right for
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 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.
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?
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.
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