Taking your mind off of your treatment, especially when everything is constantly being done to time and monitored, isn’t always easy. The waiting time to find out if you have any viable embryos and if you have conceived can also seem endless.
After treatment you will be so excited and eager to take a pregnancy test; but when should you do it and what should you expect in the days and weeks following embryo transfer?
Your chances of getting pregnant are increased if both partners have a healthy BMI. Having a healthy diet is beneficial for creating a healthy embryo, for your health during your pregnancy and for your child too.
New research is continually taking place to help couples and individuals who are unable to conceive naturally, through intercourse. Egg donation is just one way that can help otherwise infertile people, to become pregnant.
Find out how endometriosis can impact fertility and pregnancy and explore options for managing the condition.
There are lots of different reasons why people feel there is a stigma attached to talking about fertility issues, we explore them in this blog.
IVF is certainly a great option for many people, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Discover in this blog why IVF is often referred to as a journey and how you can prepare beforehand.
The simple answer to this is, the earlier the better.
Here at The IVF Network, we understand that mixture of relief and hope, that can sometimes, sadly, turn to feelings of loss and sadness. We explore what help and support are available to you after the loss of a baby, especially if you want to try to conceive again.
Lots of us spend many years taking steps to avoid falling pregnant, yet when we do start trying for a baby, it can be harder to conceive than we think. On average, it takes 6-8 months to become pregnant, when actively trying, so although some couples conceive straightaway, for others, it may take a year or longer. Knowing more about ovulation, for example when it happens, the physical signs and how to track your cycle, can give you an edge and help you to conceive sooner.
Some professionals have pointed out that if it is not impossible for women to get pregnant naturally in their 50s, that women in their 50s should not be denied the opportunity to have IVF or other fertility treatment.
Natural Killer cells are a part of the body’s immune system and every organ has them. They are important, as they help to fight against cancer and infection. They also play a vital role in helping with conception, however, having too few, or too many of them, may lead to infertility or miscarriage. So, what do you need to know about them and can anything be done to counteract the negative effects?