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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L’infertilité en général, et les protocoles PMA en particulier, sont bien souvent chargés en émotions. Il s’agit d’une étape de vie compliquée, au cours de laquelle les femmes et les couples alternent de manière parfois chaotique la joie et l’excitation de concevoir un enfant et de fonder une famille avec des émotions plus difficiles à
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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According to a study presented to the European Society for Human Reproduction (ESHRE) in July 2022, in which 1060 patients were interviewed (February-April 2019), 49% of patients left a clinic due to a communication problem with caregivers of fertility. Patients say what they value in a fertility clinic and why they stay is: The feeling
NOW-fertility consultant Riadh Ben Temime explains some of the factors affecting male fertility and how nutritional supplements might help. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that infertility affects nearly 190 million people worldwide, with male infertility accounting for up to 50% of the nearly one-in-five couples who seek help when trying to conceive. At the
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that endometriosis affects around 10% of reproductive age women and girls globally. But what is it and how can it affect fertility? Endometrium is the lining of the womb. In endometriosis, tissue that is similar to this lining adheres and grows in other places in the body, including the
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NOW-fertility’s Chief Medical Officer Antoine Abu Musa explains how and why your ‘ovarian reserve’ can hinder fertility and what measures can be taken to overcome issues. A common problem for women and couples struggling to conceive is their ovarian reserve – that is the number and quality of eggs available. This means not only are
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Experienced fertility nurse Anna Balchan has joined the NOW-fertility team, supporting patients undergoing assisted conception treatment cycles. Anna will be part of a global multidisciplinary team embracing technology solutions and innovative measures to offer an unparalleled experience for patients. Anna will be the linchpin between NOW-fertility patients and the clinical team. She will conduct virtual
