Intralipid infusions during IVF: hype or help?
Are intralipid infusions helpful during IVF treatment? No, if you believe fertility guru Robert Winston. He tweeted: ‘Intralipids are peddled for so-called immune infertility. Yet another remedy being used without real evidence it works.’ Is he right? Let’s take a close look at intralipids to see if they work for fertility patients or not.
Two week wait: 10 great tips for IVF patients
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzCuZ4sf2fY The two-week wait (2WW) – that excruciating time between your embryo transfer and official pregnancy test – is perhaps the most emotionally demanding stretch in any IVF journey. Forums are full of patients describing it as the longest fortnight of their lives. For good reason. The good news? There are quite a few practical, […]
Which fertility forum should I join?
A fertility forum can be a useful source of information, and interaction, for couples trying for a baby. Some forums focus on general infertility. Others on general pregnancy. A select few specialise in IVF. So which fertility forum is best? Based on content quality, range of topics and user experience, these are are the top […]
Acupuncture: does it really improve fertility?
Does acupuncture really improve fertility? For 10 years or so, press reports have suggested it might. Fertility forums are stuffed with threads debating the matter. So what’s the truth? Here are the key facts on acupuncture and fertility – based on the latest and most trusted research studies.
PCOS? 10 Tips to Boost Your Fertility
Got PCOS? You’re not alone. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormone disorder, affects around 1 in 10 women. It also affects fertility – sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Menstrual problems, weight issues and long-term health problems are common. Plus, not all pregnancies are plain-sailing when you’ve got PCOS.
HFEA Donor Egg IVF Statistics: What They Mean for UK Patients
Women over 45 are now more likely to choose donor eggs than treatment with their own eggs. It’s a clear sign that donor-egg IVF has become a mainstream fertility treatment—and rightly so. The latest HFEA fertility treatment report provides a useful overview of IVF in the UK, although it only covers treatment carried out by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]