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Fertility Care Without Borders: Expert Support, Personalised Treatment and More Choices

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Your fertility journey is personal, and your treatment options should reflect your individual needs and circumstances. At NOW-fertility, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality fertility care, expert  advice and personalised support. Our experienced team work closely with our network of international partner clinics to offer a full range of treatment options, helping individuals and

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Acupuncture for IVF

Acupuncture and holistic support during IVF: evidence, timing and what to expect

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IVF is a medical treatment, but it is lived by a whole person. Between the injections, scans and waiting, many patients ask what else they can do to look after themselves. I’m Gabby Lamplugh, a fertility acupuncturist, and after almost twenty years of working with women and couples going through IVF, one of the questions

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Failed Euploid Embryo Transfers: When Should We Worry?

Failed Euploid Embryo Transfers: When Should We Worry?

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A failed IVF transfer is particularly disappointing when the embryo has been tested by PGT-A and found to be chromosomally normal (euploid). After repeated failures, patients often wonder whether there is an underlying implantation problem and whether additional investigations or treatments are needed. A large 2026 study in Fertility and Sterility* provides reassuring—but also thought-provoking—evidence.

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Day 5 or Day 6 blastocysts: does it make a difference to IVF success?

Day 5 or Day 6 blastocysts: does it make a difference to IVF success?

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Most embryos that develop into blastocysts do so 5 days after fertilisation. Traditionally, this is the stage that has been considered the most likely to result in a successful pregnancy. However, some embryos take a day longer to reach the same stage, but may still be suitable for transfer. A new study* aimed to investigate

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PMOS: The New Name for PCOS and What It Means for Fertility

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has recently been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). The change, proposed by an international consensus in 2026, reflects a better understanding that the condition is not simply an ovarian disorder but can involve reproductive, hormonal and metabolic systems. 1. Why the name change from PCOS to PMOS? (i.e., in favour) 1a.

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Fertility Focus – August 2026

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– Your Questions, Answered Live! Join us: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 4pm BST/5pm CET/7pm 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 with NOW-fertility consultants and other fertility professionals in

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Our Guide to Your Fertility Journey

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Beginning fertility treatment is a significant step, and it’s natural to have questions about what to expect. At NOW-fertility, we believe that understanding the process can help you feel more informed, confident and supported throughout your journey. From your first enquiry to your post-treatment consultation, our experienced team will be by your side, providing expert

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Endometrium as a cause of implantation failure in IVF

Endometrium as a cause of implantation failure in IVF

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Implantation is the process by which a transferred embryo attaches to and embeds in the uterine lining (endometrium). For a day 5 embryo, this usually occurs within the first 24 hours following transfer, while for a day 3 embryo it typically happens within 2–4 days. Without successful implantation, pregnancy cannot develop. If implantation fails on

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