Is egg collection painful?
Our research shows that most women did not find egg collection painful, as a sedative is administered during the procedure. However, common side-effects you may
Our research shows that most women did not find egg collection painful, as a sedative is administered during the procedure. However, common side-effects you may
A number of methods (also called “protocols”) can be used to stimulate a woman’s ovaries to produce eggs during IVF. The most common methods are
You will need to refrain from any sexual activity for at least three days, but not more than five to seven days before your sample
This is a good question with a complicated answer. The short answer is that whether the NHS will fund your IVF depends on the local
I’ve always liked sharing the same birthday as Robbie Williams – although my wife Jen often says that’s where the similarities end. However, a few
I clearly remember the day that Chris, my twin brother and I learnt that we were “IVF babies”. In a heart-to-heart conversation, my parents explained
Eating a healthy and balanced diet will help you get most of the vitamins and minerals that you need for a healthy pregnancy. However, women
Menopause This is when a person stops having periods. To have reached menopause, periods must have stopped for 12 months. The average age for menopause
You can make sure your embryo transfer goes as smooth as possible by planning ahead so that the experience is as stress-free as possible. Below
What is the difference between a natural and medicated frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle? Two types of approaches are used in embryo transfer for monitoring and preparing the lining of the uterus for
Embryo transfer is the last stage of your IVF treatment and takes place following the fertilisation of your eggs by IVF or ICSI. Once the
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend that a woman’s body mass index (BMI) should be in the range of 19
AMH levels reflect a woman’s ovarian reserve (egg supply), which decreases with age. This means a low AMH level is reflective of low ovarian reserve.
If you are worried you might be having problems conceiving, or if you have been trying to conceive for more than one year without success,
We have the best chance of conceiving and having a straightforward pregnancy when we are healthy. We can’t control everything relating to our fertility, but this