PICSI or MACS – Which Is Better?
PICSI and MACS are two techniques used by fertility clinics to obtain the best quality sperm. Most patients won’t need either. But for couples where sperm quality is a concern, PICSI, MACS, or both, could give ICSI a run for its money and improve IVF outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Delayed Cord Clamping After IVF: What Parents Should Know
After everything you’ve been through to achieve a successful IVF pregnancy, it’s natural to want to make informed decisions about your baby’s birth. One question you may be asked in your birth plan is whether you would like delayed cord clamping. For most healthy babies, delayed cord clamping is now widely recommended because it allows extra blood, […]
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.
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.