Preimplantation genetic testing in IVF can ultimately fulfil the main aim of ART treatment, that is delivering a healthy child, provided no embryos are compromised or discarded due to gaps of scientific knowledge. It may be well recognised that chromosome abnormalities are the main reason that embryos fail
This year, the European Fertility Week is dedicated to male infertility. The initiative, led by Fertility Europe, aims to raise awareness about male infertility and encourage men to learn more about their fertility, how to preserve it, how to find out if there is a problem, and what to do
Checking on your tubes is an essential part of fertility investigation tests. Ultrasound based techniques have made checking your tubes an easy task for most women. Along with ovulation testing and sperm count tests, tubal checking is an essential part of the initial fertility investigation. The tubes serve a
Ultrasound speckle tracking technology: a new tool to detect uterine contractions. Uterine contractions do not happen only when you are about to give birth. During the day, your uterus contracts every little now and then, as a result of various factors, the most important being the stage of your
Breast cancer is undoubtedly a source of anxiety and fear for many women, as it remains one of the most common cancers in the world, affecting about 1 in 8 women. As the breast gland is sensitive to both oestrogen and progesterone, the two main female hormones, many studies have examined the
Among those factors that may affect your fertility treatment is your weight. Here is why watching your diet can really pay off
The thyroid affects fertility in various ways, but is also being affected by fertility treatment medications. Here is how
Common questions and answers to help you make a decision Egg freezing is a true revolution in the field of human reproduction. It is a major step forward in quest of reproductive freedom for women. Having the option to freeze time and save one’s eggs for future use has
How do embryos respond to biopsies for PGT and how do pregnancies continue?
Highly effective in preventing Covid-19 infection, vaccines have been shown so far to be highly safe in women of reproductive age It wasn’t an easy start for Covid-19 vaccines in women trying for a pregnancy, or already pregnant. Spread of misinformation in social media