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04 Feb The EMMA Test – Should You Have It?
What exactly is the EMMA test? In short, it’s a new endometrial examination from the makers of the ERA test. Let’s call it a spin-off. Does it work? Here’s a quick summary.20 Nov Reprofit’s 2018 success rates – key facts
Reprofit’s success rates for 2018 are in! And they’re looking good. We’ve summarised the key findings by treatment type below. Here’s what the number crunching tells us.06 Jun 10 IVF breakthroughs on the horizon
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 10.16 Feb The truth about Clexane and fertility
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.21 Oct The Harmony Test (NIPT): should you have it?
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.11 Sep Assisted hatching during IVF – the risks
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.05 Jun Delayed cord clamping: 10 reasons to do it
Throughout pregnancy, your baby is connected to your womb through the umbilical cord. It plays a vital role in supplying your baby with essential nutrients and oxygen. And towards the end of pregnancy, it passes key immunity antibodies onto your baby.08 Dec Chemical pregnancy – 10 things you should know
What exactly is a chemical (or biochemical) pregnancy? Like other pregnancy failures, it’s a clunky name that doesn’t really describe the situation (see blighted ovum – the most ineptly named miscarriage ever). So here are 10 things you should know about a chemical pregnancy.07 May Epigenetics: can IVF affect your baby’s genes?
Epigenetics is a branch of science that's increasingly relevant to pregnancies. And IVF pregnancies – especially using donor eggs or donor sperm. Why? Because epigenetics looks at the way lifestyle factors might affect your baby’s genes. If you have a donor-egg child, it could mean she takes after you, after all.