Authors: Dr Antoine Abu Musa, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr Luciano Nardo, Founder & President, NOW-fertility The process of egg freezing involves several steps. Typically the first step is an initial consultation with a fertility specialist who takes a thorough medical history and arrange the investigations to assess the ovarian reserve in order to estimate […]
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Authors: Dr Antoine Abu Musa, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr Luciano Nardo, Founder & President, NOW-fertility The optimum age for women to freeze their eggs is generally considered to be between 25-37 years. This is because fertility tends to decline with age, and both the quality and quantity of a woman’s eggs decrease over time.
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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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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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Accessibilité NOW-fertility est un prestataire de FIV de nouvelle génération. Nous proposons des traitements de procréation assistée personnalisés abordables grâce à un réseau de centres d’excellence et à notre propre équipe de spécialistes de la fertilité. Nous nous associons à des cliniques de FIV dans le monde entier qui ont des taux de réussite élevés
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A growing body of evidence points to a link between diet and female fertility. In fact, data shows that an anti-inflammatory diet is instrumental in IVF success whereas a diet high in trans fats, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, fast foods and added sugars can negatively affect fertility. Conversely, a diet based on the Mediterranean dietary
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During fertility treatment, different medications will be given to the patient and we understand that it might seem a little daunting, especially for patients without any medical background. Fertility drugs play a large role in the treatment and the majority of them will be self-administrated, at home, by the patient. We believe that doing personalised
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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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Estimates suggest around 1 in 6 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Almost half of early pregnancy losses are unexplained, though there is some evidence of lifestyle influences both before conception and in the early stages of pregnancy. A study by Chung Y, Melo P, Pickering O, et al published in April 2023 in Fertility and Sterility
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Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects women of reproductive age. It occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus, known as the endometrium, grows outside the uterus, usually on the ovaries, and the lining of the pelvic cavity. This condition can lead to painful periods, painful intercourse, and infertility. One of the challenges faced
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