Becky’s Blog

06 Jun 10 IVF breakthroughs on the horizon

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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.

06 May IVF and preeclampsia: is there a link?

Posted at 10:46h in IVF by Becky Saer 3 Comments

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.

31 Mar For great fertility care, let’s stay in the EU

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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.

16 Feb The truth about Clexane and fertility

Posted at 12:22h in Medical news by Becky Saer 39 Comments

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.

18 Jan Top 10 causes of female infertility

Posted at 16:02h in IVF by Becky Saer 2 Comments

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.

13 Dec Introducing our new Reprofit daughter!

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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.

18 Nov Natural killer (NK) cells – fertility fraud?

Posted at 10:29h in Comment by Becky Saer 12 Comments

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.

21 Oct The Harmony Test (NIPT): should you have it?

Posted at 14:47h in Medical news by Becky Saer 2 Comments

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 you.

28 Sep Hydrosalpinx – does it reduce fertility?

Posted at 11:24h in IVF by Becky Saer 1 Comment

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.

11 Sep Assisted hatching during IVF – the risks

Posted at 11:44h in Medical news by Becky Saer 0 Comments

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.