Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is widely considered as part of the IVF treatment and, for many patients starting the assisted conception journey, can provide greater flexibility in how and when the embryo transfer takes place without compromising at all the chances of successful life birth. Many studies in the literature have, in fact, looked at […]
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A couple in the United States has welcomed a healthy baby boy born from a donated embryo that was frozen for more than 30 years—now the oldest known frozen embryo to result in a live birth. The embryo was created through IVF in 1994. After having a child herself, the donor mother chose long-term storage
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The concept of ovarian stimulation in the luteal phase was first introduced by a group of researchers in China. Other physicians got intrigued by this approach and started testing it in different patient groups, mainly reduced ovarian reserve, PCOS and endometriosis that were difficult to treat using the conventional follicular phase stimulation regime. There is
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NOW-fertility are delighted to announce the launch of our innovative and bespoke interactive tool for assisting patients in finding the best fertility clinic for their needs. Created in partnership with Italian-based developers K2 ‘Find My Fertility Clinic’ asks users to input information about themselves and the type of treatment that they are seeking, and will
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In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is an assisted reproduction technique that consists of fertilising eggs with sperm in the laboratory in order to create embryos, which are then transferred to a woman’s uterus so that they can continue their development there. Taking this as a starting point, the range of IVF possibilities is very wide, and
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Recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) research shows that online searches for digital health products rose by a significant 343% during lockdown. Alongside a surging interest in health apps, the pandemic has accelerated a shift to online consultations – including for fertility practices – with clinics seeing an increase in patients asking for virtual IVF consultations,
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Digital healthcare has grown over the past few years – accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, to become a core feature of many clinical institutions’ mode of operation. However, it’s essential that physicians don’t lose sight of maintaining the human experience, something so important in providing patient reassurance and helping to overcome any ethical concerns. NOW-fertility
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Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are playing an ever-increasing role in healthcare diagnostics. Recently the media has reported that an American clinic is using both technologies to achieve greater success by more accurately predicting which embryos created via IVF have a better chance of becoming babies. And it’s this kind of technology that is
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