IVF quick-fire questions

When you are told IVF is a viable option for you, to achieve your dream…

Understanding your eggs

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Our Online Virtual Fertility Expo

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FERTILITY TESTS what tests are available to you?

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SPERM … all you need to know

We are receiving more and more questions each month from male readers who are trying…

TRYING TO CONCEIVE but why is it not happening naturally

Around 1 in 6 couples around the world seek advice at some time in their…

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Fertility treatment is stressful, described by many as an emotional and physical rollercoaster, so you…

IVF explained

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IVF quick-fire questions

When you are told IVF is a viable option for you, to achieve your dream…

The 10 stages of IVF – An introduction

For most people, the IVF journey follows an initial meeting with your local doctor who…

STAGE 1 | Make an appointment with your doctor on the first day of your period

Once you get your period, give your clinic a call. They will ask you to…

STAGE 2 | Down regulation for 1-4 weeks

If your doctor has decided that the long protocol is your course of action, then…

STAGE 3 | Stimulation Treatment Starts

A few days after your period starts you’ll be given FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) in…

STAGE 4 | Treatment monitoring

On day five of stimulation treatment, you’ll be given blood and ultrasound tests. These continue…

STAGE 5 | Trigger Shot

This is a very exciting moment within the IVF cycle – the trigger shot! This…

STAGE 6 Egg collection

Around 34–40 hours after your Trigger Shot, and just before ovulation, your eggs are collected.…

STAGE 7 | Embryo fertilization and development.

Your precious eggs will now be placed in special fluid and stored in an incubator.…

STAGE 8 | Embryo transfer

The whole IVF cycle now depends on this delicate transfer. This usually takes place on…

STAGE 9 | Two week wait

Among those who’ve already gone through IVF, this is often considered to be the hardest…

STAGE 10 | Pregnancy result

Without question, this is the hardest stage of all. 12 to 14 days after the…

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IVF quick-fire questions

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