IVF After 40: What Are Your Chances of Success? Many women successfully conceive in their 40s, but it is important to understand how age can influence fertility and the chances of achieving a pregnancy through IVF. Female fertility declines naturally with age, with a more noticeable reduction in pregnancy rates after 38. By the age
Fertility Focus – October 2026 Read More »
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
Acupuncture and holistic support during IVF: evidence, timing and what to expect Read More »
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.
Failed Euploid Embryo Transfers: When Should We Worry? Read More »
During our latest live Q&A, our panel of fertility experts came together to answer questions submitted directly by our audience. Covering a wide range of fertility topics, our experts shared their knowledge and experience, providing evidence-based information, practical guidance and reassurance for individuals and couples at different stages of their fertility journey. From treatment options
NOW-fertility Connect Forum – September 2026 Read More »
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
Day 5 or Day 6 blastocysts: does it make a difference to IVF success? Read More »
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.
PMOS: The New Name for PCOS and What It Means for Fertility Read More »
– 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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Frozen embryo transfer (FET) is widely considered as part of the IVF treatment and, for many patients starting the assisted conception journey, can provide greater flexibility in how and when the embryo transfer takes place without compromising at all the chances of successful life birth. Many studies in the literature have, in fact, looked at
Frozen Embryo Transfer – what do you need to know? Read More »
During our latest live Q&A, our panel of fertility experts answered questions submitted by our audience on a range of fertility-related topics. They shared their knowledge, strategies, and evidence-based advice, offering reassurance and actionable guidance for couples and individuals taking steps on their fertility journey. Topics discussed this month included: I had a good number
NOW-fertility Connect Forum – July 2026 Read More »
Advances in IVF techniques are offering more patients the chance of a successful pregnancy while making treatment safer, according to research presented at the recent Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). Before the risks of multiple embryo transfers were fully understood, many fertility specialists believed that transferring more than
Is single embryo transfer the key to safer, more successful IVF? Read More »
