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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Intermittent fasting (IF) can help improve health and extend lifespan. Debates are ongoing about the potential benefit of intermittent fasting of ovarian function, egg quality and reproduction. Decreased oocyte quality and compromised embryo development are common in older women, and a frequent cause of IVF failure. A very recent study by Li and colleagues (Free
Genetics has become an important part of mainstream healthcare with genetic counsellors a central touch point to help educate, support and guide patients through their options and choices. Genetic counselling plays an important role in fertility care and you may be recommended to speak with a genetic counsellor so that you have all the information
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Approximately 8%–15% of couples are unable to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. Male factor is solely responsible in 20% of infertile couples and contributes in another 30% – 40% of couples. Male infertility factor is often defined by abnormal semen parameters but may be present even when the semen analysis is normal. What
Miscarriage and the failure of IVF treatment are two stressful and disappointing situations for patients in general and for women in particular. An etiological assessment and psychological support are often proposed. What can be done ? In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) with preimplantaion genetic testing (PGT) are often recommended. This procedure makes it possible to check an embryo
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There are many advantages of having fertility treatment in the UK, the most important being its level of regulation and being the centre of several breakthroughs in IVF research. In the UK, the fertility sector is tightly regulated by a government body, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). Only clinics that meet HFEA requirements
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Choosing the right clinic for any kind of fertility treatment can be a gruelling experience. Many clinics make the same claims and it can be difficult to distinguish between them all. NOW-fertility aims to remove as much of the stress out of this process as possible by partnering with a network of fertility centres worldwide
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Today’s society is changing rapidly with huge variations in women’s decisions depending on where they happen to live. Opportunities for education, employment, and financial prosperity, if granted, may clash with relationships and their fertility health, meaning more and more women are having children later in life. In 2018, the UK’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
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Spain offers an excellent healthcare option that is underpinned by an up-to-date regulatory framework, as well as the benefits of the latest technology and very competitive prices. Progressive legislation Spain has some of the most advanced legislation on assisted reproduction in the world, and has successfully implemented scientific advances and social changes. In this regard,
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