Author: Alessandra Ripanelli (Senior Fertility Nurse, NOW-fertility) I had the pleasure of taking care of a nice couple undergoing their IVF treatment at our partner clinic in Greece. The couple contacted us via the enquiry form on our website expressing their interest in discovering the different options available for IVF treatment. During their initial virtual […]
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Author: Anna Balchan (Fertility Nurse Manager, NOW-fertility) I recently cared for a NOW-fertility patient who had IVF treatment using donor eggs at our partner clinic in Poland. My goal was to ensure that the patient felt informed, relaxed, well supported and comfortable with the communication and the care before embarking on the IVF treatment using
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Author: Alessandra Ripanelli (Fertility Nurse, NOW-fertility) The two-week wait is the period of time between embryo transfer and the pregnancy test and is one of the most difficult stages of any fertility journey. This uncertain time can seem like an eternity and can produce a flood of emotions to process, sometimes all at one; a
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Author: Jessica Gruest (Fertility Nurse, NOW-fertility) IVF treatment can be very overwhelming, especially for the first time. The full process can take time, the stimulation medication can be scary to inject, costs are often quite high and results can still not be as expected. We do know that anxiety and stress are a major part
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A recent article in The Guardian newspaper highlighted that IVF patients in the UK are not only struggling to afford their treatment but also the associated costs of storing embryos, eggs or sperm in clinic laboratories. The rising cost of living is impacting their ability to undergo the fertility treatment that they need now or
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A recent survey by UK charity Fertility Network UK found that 95% of almost 200 patients surveyed reported experiencing financial worries related to fertility treatment, and a significant proportion felt that these issues have been worsened by the cost-of-living crisis. The charity is campaigning for all eligible patients to receive the three NHS-funded cycles of
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Subfertility and infertility are expressions that are sometimes used interchangeably when talking about fertility potential, but in fact they have differing definitions and require different clinical approaches. An individual or couple diagnosed as infertile will not be able to conceive without medical assistance, and there could be multiple reasons for this. On the other hand
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I am pleased to share the changes in legislation which have just become effective in the UAE allowing unmarried, non-Muslim couples to access IVF treatment, which was previously only available to married couples. This is a significant change in the legislation which will benefit both the residents of the UAE and those intending to travel
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Author: Dr Antoine Abu Musa (Fertility Consultant & Chief Medical Officer, NOW-fertility) Fibroids are benign tumours of the uterus and are the most common gynaecological abnormality. They can lead to problems like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, pressure discomfort, and infertility. The connection between fibroids and fertility has been a topic of discussion
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Authors: Dr Antoine Abu Musa (Chief Medical Officer, NOW-fertility) and Alessandra Ripanelli (Senior Fertility Nurse, NOW-fertility) The term “ovarian reserve” refers to the number and quality of the eggs, also known as oocytes, and plays a crucial role in a woman’s ability to conceive. During fetal life the ovaries are endowed with the entire stock
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