New research published in The BMJ suggests that following a woman’s natural ovulation cycle before a frozen embryo transfer can be just as effective as hormone-based preparation – and may come with fewer risks. A large clinical trial in China looked at over 4,000 women aged 20–40 undergoing a frozen single embryo transfer. Participants were […]
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Your Questions, Answered Live! A Space for Your Fertility, Your Voice, Your Knowledge Join us: Wednesday 25th February 2026 4pm GMT/5pm CET/8pm GST Virtual via Zoom The forum is a unique patient-focused event designed to inform, empower, and support you. Ask your fertility-related questions Gain practical tips Receive trusted guidance from an expert panel Connect
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Your Questions, Answered Live! Join us for the monthly NOW-fertility Connect forum: A Space for Your Fertility, Your Voice, Your Knowledge Your fertility journey matters, and so does your decision. NOW-fertility Connect is open to patients, members of the public, policymakers, and anyone else with an interest in fertility care. The forum is a special
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NOW-fertility’s Dr Luciano Nardo in conversation with fertility coach Tina Padia. ‘I genuinely believe choosing the right fertility clinic and doctor is one of the most impactful and important decisions you’ll make on your fertility journey. We’re often told to look at it like a transaction or compare costs, and of course that matters, but
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Experiencing a miscarriage after IVF treatment can be deeply upsetting. It’s important to realise however that miscarriage rates after IVF are comparable to those in natural conception, and that many women who experience this go on to have healthy pregnancies in the future. Understanding why a miscarriage happens and knowing what to do next can
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It’s understandable to be concerned if you are told that your endometrial lining looks ‘too thin’ during IVF. For a long time, fertility specialists have viewed a thin lining as an indicator that implantation is unlikely, which could lead to embryo transfer being cancelled. A new study has suggested however that positive outcomes may still
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Yes, they can. In 2023, the United Arab Emirates announced a significant shift in its reproductive healthcare laws, opening up new opportunities for couples dreaming of starting a family. Under the revised legislation, unmarried, non-Muslim couples became eligible to access IVF treatment, marking a major step forward in fertility rights in the region. This was
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Figures just released by the UK’s fertility regulator (HFEA) show that multiple births after IVF have decreased to 3.5%, one of the lowest rates in the world. Is this a good thing? Yes, it is. Multiple births are one of the biggest risks of fertility treatment, for both patients and babies. In the past, the
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If you’re considering IVF, one of the most common questions is ‘What are my chances of success?’. But while success rates can provide helpful insight, it’s important to recognise their limitations and to take personal circumstances into account when exploring treatment options. There are a wide range of personal and medical factors that can influence
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The Guardian recently explored something many of us can relate to: when someone close to you shares that they’re going through IVF, it can be hard to know what to say. How do you show support without accidentally saying the wrong thing? It’s a delicate balance—and a common one. As someone who’s been through IVF
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