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As part of Healthcare Science Week, Laura Mason, one of our Senior Clinical Embryologists and Deputy Laboratory Manager gives us a unique insight into a day in the life of an Embryologist. Click here to read more A day in the life of an Embryologist

What is OHSS? Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a potentially serious complication of IVF treatment. Although the majority of patients will not experience OHSS, it’s important to be aware of the condition and the symptoms to look out for.   What are the symptoms of OHSS? The symptoms of OHSS are abdominal swelling or bloating […]

Sadly, miscarriage is fairly common. It is estimated that around one in eight pregnancies will end in miscarriage amongst women who are aware they are pregnant. Many more miscarriages occur before someone is even aware they’re pregnant. But is there a link when it comes to miscarriage and fertility?

If you have been trying to get pregnant for a while, the chances are you have come across a whole host of reasons why this might be. It is important, however, to be mindful that not everything you read online or that people tell you is true. Read on as we set out to help you separate the fertility myths from the hard facts about getting pregnant.

The majority of healthy couples will get pregnant within a year of actively trying. However, around one in seven couples may have difficulty conceiving. In terms of male infertility, it is estimated that up to 7% of men are affected, and 50% of fertility problems within a heterosexual couple are due to male factors, with around half of those being unexplained.

There has been much debate and research about stress and fertility, but yet the evidence to directly link stress and infertility remains inconclusive. Join us as we explore the impact stress may have on male and female fertility, and what can be done to combat it.