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
Male factor contributes to infertility in approximately 40% of couples who fail to conceive, causing significant psychosocial and marital stress. Every subfertile couple must make sure the male partner is tested. Semen analysis is an important fertility test, and it should be done before any treatments are decided. The fertility consultant will inform you that
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What are the Fallopian Tubes? The Fallopian tubes are very delicate structures that connect the cavity of the uterus to the ovaries. They are essential for natural conception. Blocked fallopian tubes is one of the main causes of infertility. In the majority of the time it shows no symptoms and gets discovered during fertility investigations,
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With 1 in 6 couples facing difficulties in achieving pregnancy, patients do not realize how common their situation is. The struggle with infertility creates psychological stress, which undoubtedly increases when undergoing IVF treatment. When you seek professional help and meet with a fertility consultant, much of the anxiety you already experienced will dissipate, since you
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Fertility patients often ask about Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and whether it is something that will benefit them. Here’s a little more detail about what it is and why it might be necessary…but of course you should always speak to your fertility consultant before deciding on any additional procedures. PGT examines embryos before possible transfer
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Egg freezing, or oocyte cryopreservation, is a process in which a woman’s eggs (oocytes) are extracted, frozen and stored as a method to preserve reproductive potential in women of reproductive age. Oocyte cryopreservation has advanced greatly over the past few years, since a technology called vitrification has vastly improved the success rates of egg thawing
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