You told us you’d like to hear about the difference between fresh and frozen IVF cycles so hopefully the following information will be useful for you. You can also read our previous blog about fresh vs frozen here: https://www.accessfertility.com According to the latest HFEA Trends and Figures report published in May 2019, Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) cycles have […]
: Cost, Fertility, Infertility, IVF, Uncategorised
What do fertility medications do? For many couples who are having difficulty conceiving, fertility medications are the first step in treatment. Some fertility medications are used in IVF treatment because controlling the development and release of eggs from your ovaries can improve your chance of success. Fertility medications do different things: Stimulate (ovulation) – a […]
: Fertility, Infertility, IVF
IVF abroad or UK? If you’re thinking about undertaking IVF abroad there is a lot to consider. We look here at some of the elements you might want to think about to help you with your decision. You will also find lots of information on the HFEA’s website here. Is it cheaper to have IVF […]
If you’re anything like me, you will try anything to help your odds of successful fertilisation, including believing a range of fertility and IVF myths. So when I read that cough syrup could make your cervical mucus more “sperm friendly”, or eating Brazil nuts helps your egg quality, or eating pineapple core after an IVF […]
Fertility and Disability I had the pleasure of working with Nia and sharing her journey with her so I was very grateful when she sent me this article about her experience of fertility and disability. Living with a disability, overall, affects a small percentage of the population so the process is geared up to the […]
Meet the Access Fertility Team, Jesal and Tatiana Hello! As we started last month, we will be introducing you to the many faces of the Access Fertility team over the next few months. Each month we will give you an insight into the people who will be supporting you through your Access fertility journey, the people […]
When Kat and I were at University together nearly 20 years ago (yes, that makes me feel old), potential fertility issues never entered our consciousnesses and Kat certainly didn’t expect to be part of the ‘devastating truth of the so called IVF miracle’. As we enjoy the excitement of our late teens and early twenties, […]
Back to basics – how it all works Before we dive in to how men can help to preserve their sperm quality and quantity, we should first brush up on our knowledge and understanding of these little tadpole like cells and other interesting fertilisation related things. We all remember those awkward classes at school as […]
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with this produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones (androgen). This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods or have irregular periods, which makes it harder for them to get pregnant. These hormone levels can sometimes cause excessive […]
My Facebook feed shows me on a daily basis how prevalent fertility issues are within my network, and the grieving that occurs as a result of failed cycles. I find it helpful to read other people’s stories about their experience to help me with mine so I approached a couple of my Facebook friends to see […]
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