The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recently published new guidance on the investigation and care of women with recurrent miscarriage. Definitions Miscarriage is defined as the spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the fetus reaches viability. The term therefore includes all pregnancy losses from the time of conception until 24 weeks of gestation. There […]
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are two hormones secreted by the ante hypophysis. They work in synergy in order to stimulate follicular growth, oocyte maturation and oestradiol secretion. To exert its biological activity, LH is fixed on LH/HCG receptor which is mainly located on the theca cells of the ovary. Treatment with
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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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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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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
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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Most modern women will have heard of egg freezing as a way of preserving your fertility for the future. But what lies behind the headlines and is it right for you? The answer to that lies in your current circumstances and ability to commit fully to treatment to maximise your chances of freezing a good
Our clinical team are delighted to have recently helped one of our patients prepare for IVF treatment with donor eggs, using eggs sourced from our partner egg bank and arriving at our partner clinic in Poland a couple of days after placing the order and within 24 hours of being shipped. Using donor eggs together
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Accessibility NOW-fertility is the next generation IVF provider. We offer personalised, accessible assisted conception treatment through a network of partner clinics and our own team of fertility professionals. We partner with IVF clinics globally who have consistently high success rates, excellent facilities, quality measures and experienced staff. NOW-fertility consultants, nurses and care coordinators support you
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Egg donation is usually when a woman, not undergoing fertility treatment, herself goes through part of the IVF process so her eggs can be collected and donated to another woman unable to conceive naturally with their own eggs. Egg donation is seen either as a legally binding agreement between the egg donor and the recipient,
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