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Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy that is believed to be beneficial for fertility.

Lots of us spend many years taking steps to avoid falling pregnant, yet when we do start trying for a baby, it can be harder to conceive than we think. On average, it takes 6-8 months to become pregnant, when actively trying, so although some couples conceive straightaway, for others, it may take a year or longer. Knowing more about ovulation, for example when it happens, the physical signs and how to track your cycle, can give you an edge and help you to conceive sooner.

After treatment you will be so excited and eager to take a pregnancy test; but when should you do it and what should you expect in the days and weeks following embryo transfer?

IVF is certainly a great option for many people, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Discover in this blog why IVF is often referred to as a journey and how you can prepare beforehand.

Women are born with all of the eggs they will ever have. Over time, the quantity and quality of those eggs diminish, which is why fertility begins to wane, the older you get.

Some professionals have pointed out that if it is not impossible for women to get pregnant naturally in their 50s, that women in their 50s should not be denied the opportunity to have IVF or other fertility treatment.

Natural Killer cells are a part of the body’s immune system and every organ has them. They are important, as they help to fight against cancer and infection. They also play a vital role in helping with conception, however, having too few, or too many of them, may lead to infertility or miscarriage. So, what do you need to know about them and can anything be done to counteract the negative effects?

IVF can give many couples and individuals the chance of becoming parents when they have failed to conceive naturally, but what are the risks and benefits of opting for in vitro fertilisation?

While you cannot improve the quality or increase the quantity of your eggs, you can take measures to preserve and protect them in the best way possible, in order to give yourself the best chance of conceiving.

Exercise is a great stress buster and reducing stress can have a positive impact on fertility and conception. Discover the best types of exercise when trying to conceive.

Fertilisation takes place when the egg and sperm join together to create a zygote. In natural conception, this usually occurs in the female’s fallopian tube, in the hours, or days, after sexual intercourse has taken place and around the time of ovulation.

Egg retrieval is a vital part of the IVF and egg freezing procedures and deciding whether or not to freeze some of your eggs is a choice that will need to be made, if you are wanting to preserve your fertility for longer.