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03 Apr High BMI? What IVF Patients Need to Know

Posted at 15:56h in Comment, IVF by Becky Saer 5 Comments

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.

01 Apr The Short Protocol: 5 Reasons To Have It

Posted at 14:00h in IVF by Becky Saer 1 Comment

IVF patients want to know they’re on the right protocol. Which is best – the short protocol or the long one? The answer depends on each individual patient, so ignore most of what you read online. Other protocols exist, including minimal stimulation, the flare protocol and natural IVF. All three show promising data.

13 Feb What is ICSI? 5 facts you need to know

Posted at 12:15h in IVF by Becky Saer 2 Comments

What is ICSI? Most fertility patients know the basics. Fertilisation of an egg cell using ICSI means injecting a sperm cell directly into it. The aim? Better IVF fertilisation rates. But there’s more to ICSI than that. Here are five key things to think about.

20 Dec The truth about Norethisterone and IVF

Posted at 11:20h in IVF by Becky Saer 12 Comments

Norethisterone can be prescribed prior to IVF treatment, whether using your own eggs or donor eggs. You can take it before FET cycles, too. An alternative to birth control pills, Norethisterone controls your cycle before your main medication.

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.

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.

28 Sep Hydrosalpinx – does it reduce fertility?

Posted at 11:24h in IVF by Becky Saer 0 Comments

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.

08 Mar Freezing your eggs – should you do it?

Posted at 12:04h in IVF by Becky Saer 0 Comments

Egg freezing – it’s everywhere at the moment. Clinics are promoting it heavily. Facebook and Apple are offering it to their female employees. Magazine features are publishing real-life stories. So is freezing your eggs really a good idea? Here’s a reality check.

10 Feb OHSS during IVF – 7 ways to reduce the risk

Posted at 15:16h in IVF by Becky Saer 0 Comments

OHSS, or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, is a potentially serious side effect of IVF. One in eight IVF cycles leads to OHSS, with varying degrees of seriousness. If you’ve got PCOS, you need to take particular care. The good news? The risks of OHSS can be reduced by competent clinics – and you. Read our seven key tips.

25 Jan Ovarian cysts: are they dangerous?

Posted at 10:00h in IVF by Becky Saer 2 Comments

Are ovarian cysts dangerous? Generally, no. But some cysts that grow on the ovaries can affect your fertility and conception chances. Others, when combined with fertility drugs, can be a serious risk to your health.

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