Becky’s Blog
14 Feb Was Tina Malone right to have donor-egg IVF?
We love Tina Malone. She had the courage and determination to have IVF with donor eggs at 50. The fact that it worked, albeit with the tragic loss of one of her twins, is a testament to medical science, and to her. Every woman has an equal right to a baby. Age is relative. Tina Malone has shown that donor eggs are a superb alternative to traditional IVF for women who, through circumstances often beyond their control, have families later in life.29 Jan Miscarriage after IVF – how to reduce the risk
Miscarriage after IVF can happen. In fact, it’s as common as miscarriage in natural pregnancies. And since older women often attempt IVF, miscarriages can sadly let them down. At aged 30, one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage. At aged 42, it’s one in two.14 Jan Depot shot: a guide for donor-egg patients
The depot shot. Strange name, but let’s be clear: it’s got nothing to do with warehouses. It’s the single intramuscular injection many donor-egg recipients take during their IVF cycles. Confusion abounds over what a depot shot is, what it does and what’s in it. So here’s our guide to the ingenious workings of the depot shot.22 Dec Hysteroscopy – why it’s essential before IVF
A hysteroscopy before IVF treatment is a must. It won’t always be recommended, but have one anyway. A hysteroscopy is the best way to check your uterus is healthy and ready to carry a baby. It can spot things an ultrasound scan can't.11 Dec Breastfeeding after IVF: 10 tips for success
Breastfeeding after IVF? It’s tougher than you think. A recent Australian study looked at breastfeeding issues following IVF treatment. It found that fertility patients were more likely to fail than ‘natural’ mothers. Breastfeeding is challenging at the best of times. After IVF, it's even harder.27 Nov Which ovulation calculator/calendar is best?
An ovulation calculator is an inexpensive way to predict when you’re fertile. If you’re having difficulty conceiving, one of these tools may just help. Try our own ovulation calculator here. There are loads of other ovulation calculators out there. Almost all are free, but which stand out? You need reliability, but none are 100-per-cent accurate and others don’t work at all. So here’s our guide to the best ovulation calculators on the web.22 Nov How to conceive – 10 best ways to get pregnant
How to conceive? We all know the basics. But to maximise your chance of getting pregnant, you need to do more than you think. How much sex should you really have? Should you bin the booze and buy some jogging shoes? And are hot baths really bad for sperm? We present the 10 best ways to get pregnant. The facts, not the myths, on how to conceive. 07 Nov Laparoscopy: good or bad for IVF patients?
A laparoscopy can treat women with specific infertility problems. It could be a key procedure for prospective IVF patients - and others trying to identify a gynaecological cause for their infertility. But IVF patients have had many tests already. Will an invasive laparoscopy really find anything new? 29 Oct Want better fertility care? Go Czech it out!
Private fertility care in the UK is doing rather well for itself. Sixty per cent of IVF cycles are now carried out by private fertility clinics. The cost of IVF, including medication and extras, can top £20,000. That’s because many IVF patients in the UK end up having three cycles, not one. It’s a scandal. British fertility clinics are making hay while the sun shines. And it’s shining a lot.