Considering IVF? 5 Key Tips Starting Your Fertility Journey
If you’re having difficulties conceiving, there’s a moment when you may consider IVF. But it’s not always needed. Small adjustments can make a big difference. Planning your conception attempts more proactively, at an earlier stage, could save you time, cash and a whole lot of anxiety. In the second episode of our fertility podcast (you […]
Family, Friends & Mo Farah – Keeping Our IVF Dreams Alive
What role do family and friends really play when you’re going through fertility treatment? Looking back at our own five-year IVF battle, most wanted the best for us, but few knew what to say. The connections you have with family and friends can be tested when you’re stuck in the chaos and confusion of IVF. […]
The Best Way To Wean Yourself Off IVF Meds
The IVF treatment worked. You’re pregnant. Wonderful news. But now you’re worrying – when should you stop your IVF medication? Your meds typically include progesterone and estrogen. But you may be taking additional meds too. Don’t change or stop any IVF medication until your fertility clinic tells you to. You need precise instructions. There’s no […]
The Perfect Egg Donor? 7 Things To Consider
You’ve decided to use an egg donor. Big step. And you’re thinking: will my egg donor be a good match? Do I get to see photos? Is she a proven donor? Here are 7 key things to think about.
Celebrities and Donor Eggs: 4 Inspiring Success Stories
Celebrities and donor eggs. The internet is full of speculation and comment about celebrities and egg donation treatment. We all know the stats: women have a low chance of a successful pregnancy, using their own eggs, from their mid-40s. (Actually, 43 onwards is pushing it.) The realistic choices open to them are adoption, surrogacy (probably […]
High BMI? What IVF Patients Need to Know
Is your BMI too high for IVF treatment? Many clinics will treat patients with a BMI of up to 35. But are your chances of success really reduced if you’re overweight? Let’s look at the research.
The ERA test – does it really work?
The ERA test, or endometrial receptivity array test, is a new way to address implantation issues. But is it any good? A number of our fertility patients have had it. Some then had successful pregnancies, perhaps thanks to the ERA test’s recommendations. So let’s have a closer look.
5 Reasons Why We Chose Reprofit
Why did we choose Reprofit for our fertility treatment? In short: quality and price. But it came out top for other reasons too. Here’s why we feel it was the best decision we ever made.
Should I Transfer One or Two Embryos? 5 IVF Tips
Should your transfer one or two embryos after an IVF cycle? It’s probably the most popular question we’re asked. The instinct to transfer two, whether you’re having IVF or donor eggs (fresh or frozen), is perfectly understandable. More embryos mean a higher chance of success, don’t they? Unfortunately, that’s not always the […]
5 things NOT to say to IVF patients
IVF treatment is tough – and the best people to tell you that are fertility patients themselves. The simple truth is, unless you’ve had IVF treatment, you can’t fully understand the emotional upheaval patients go through. It’s very real and very hard. Life-changing. Friends and family are generally well-meaning, but they can still say the […]