Every year, around 600,000 women give birth in England. For many, the journey to parenthood is filled with anticipation and joy but for a significant number, it is also marked by emotional challenges when caring for a new baby. Up to one in five women will experience perinatal mental health issues, and for those navigating […]
You’d expect that the process of trying for a baby means having lots of sex. And in traditional circumstances, that’s true. But when you’ve had trouble conceiving naturally and need to seek help from fertility treatments, it’s a little different. The in vitro fertilisation (IVF) process can be emotionally taxing, with couples experiencing a range […]
Male fertility is a crucial component of reproductive health, yet it’s often overlooked until challenges arise. Over the past 40 or so years, sperm counts worldwide have halved and sperm quality has declined alarmingly with 1 in 20 men currently facing reduced fertility.* In the UK alone, around 7% of men are affected by infertility, […]
Affecting 10% of women and girls of reproductive age, endometriosis can not only be painful and cause physical discomfort, but it can also be mentally and emotionally draining. Endometriosis can also affect fertility and in, in some cases, can cause infertility. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition which causes endometriosis tissue, similar […]
Fertility is a topic that touches many lives, yet it often remains shrouded in misconceptions and uncertainties. Understanding fertility challenges and the available treatments is crucial for individuals and couples navigating this complex journey. In this comprehensive guide, we address frequently asked questions and explore the options available to those facing fertility issues. What is […]
Embarking on a journey toward parenthood is a profound and personal experience. For transgender individuals, this path may come with unique considerations, particularly concerning the possibility of having biological children. Being a trans person does not preclude the possibility of having a biological child, but it does require thoughtful planning and consideration. These medical procedures […]
For around half of heterosexual couples who are having problems conceiving, the cause of infertility is sperm-related. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is one of the most advanced fertility treatments available today for couples experiencing male infertility. Unlike conventional IVF, where sperm and eggs are mixed in a dish for natural fertilisation, ICSI bypasses allowing for […]
Surrogacy is a way that people who cannot carry a pregnancy themselves can still be the biological parent or parents of a child. Surrogacy is an option for a single person, an LGBT+ couple or a heterosexual couple who cannot conceive naturally or through IUI or IVF. What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is when a woman […]
If you are considering going through IVF, then you will have an embryo transfer during the process. It is one of the final stages of IVF and is an important part of the procedure. The success of an IVF cycle is dependent on a successful embryo transfer. What is an embryo transfer? An embryo is […]
Having acupuncture has been shown, in some studies, to have a positive influence on pregnancy outcomes, as it improves blood flow and can reduce stress and anxiety in both men and women. There has been no conclusive evidence to show that acupuncture can help you conceive, but acupuncture points may induce follicle stimulating hormones that improve […]
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is the process of taking a single sperm and injecting it directly into an egg. This egg is then transferred into the womb through IVF treatment. Who is ICSI suitable for? ICSI may be recommended for a number of reasons as an alternative to conventional IVF. These include male infertility, unsuccessful […]
People choose to freeze their eggs for many reasons, but what links all these reasons is the desire, need or choice to have children at a later date. While egg freezing does not guarantee a successful pregnancy, egg freezing success rates are improving with advancing technology meaning that it gives a very viable option for […]
