Category: Embryology
Louise Brown celebrates World Embryologist Day at Bourn Hall
Posted - July 24, 2023
Donating embryos for research – Human Fertility and Embryology Act to be updated
Posted - April 13, 2023
Embryos, options, decisions and you
Posted - April 3, 2023
What happened to my eggs?
Posted - April 7, 2022
Making babies – the role of the embryologist
Posted - March 4, 2022
New findings offer potential to improve embryo grading for IVF
Posted - May 10, 2021
World Embryologist Day – a day in the life of an embryologist
Posted - July 24, 2020
Choosing the best embryo – how time-lapse algorithms help
Posted - November 27, 2019
Decay of protein in ‘rubber band’ is why human eggs become error-prone with age
Posted - November 21, 2019
Is this a green light for Pre-implantation Genetic Testing?
Posted - September 20, 2019
Using the FSH or AMH test for fertility testing – a webinar
Posted - August 22, 2019
IVF is 40: First blastocyst created
Posted - July 1, 2018
How do you choose an embryo for IVF?
Posted - February 27, 2018
Can re-freezing embryos lead to successful outcomes?
Posted - May 16, 2017
RCN guide to fertility preservation for medical and non-medical reasons launched
Posted - April 10, 2017
IVF success rates improved with 5 day blastocyst transfer
Posted - March 30, 2017
How to make a test-tube baby
Posted - June 15, 2016
Why some human eggs carry the wrong number of chromosomes
Posted - June 5, 2015
Egg freezing for employees
Posted - October 16, 2014
Want to know more about IVF drugs?
Posted - March 28, 2013
Good results for ICSI with SpermSlow
Posted - February 4, 2013
The two-week wait is the 14 day interval between ovulation and when your period would usually occur.![]()
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When you have fertility treatment, you will be told to wait two weeks after your embryo transfer before you take a pregnancy test. This is because pregnancy tests detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, and the levels necessary for a positive result are usually reached around 14 days after fertilisation.![]()
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Thank you to Amy for sending us this photo of her daughter.![]()
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She said: “Our Bourn Hall Cambridge baby girl was born 06-11-23. Perfect in every way. We are forever grateful to you.”
How much do you know about the stages of your menstrual cycle?![]()
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Understanding your menstrual cycle can empower you to embrace the changes and make the most of each phase. Share your tips in the comments for navigating these stages.![]()
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Ever wondered which hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle and what their role is? Read on to find out more.![]()
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There are five main hormones involved in the menstrual cycle:![]()
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1️⃣ Oestrogen![]()
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2️⃣ Progesterone![]()
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3️⃣ Luteinizing hormone (LH)![]()
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4️⃣ Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)![]()
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5️⃣ Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)![]()
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Take our free fertility self assessment to learn more about your ability to get pregnant here: moredetails.uk/3Yd6aj8
The menstrual cycle is often divided into two phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase spans from the first day of your period until the day of ovulation, while the luteal phase starts at ovulation and ends the day before your next period.![]()
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Ovulation is where a mature egg is released from the ovary and is swept into the adjacent fallopian tube. This occurs on or around day 14 of your cycle, meaning you will be most fertile on or around this day. ![]()
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Sperm can survive a few days inside the fallopian tubes so the best time to have sex if you’re trying to conceive is a few days before ovulation and during ovulation.![]()
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Read our handy leaflet to learn more about the menstrual cycle here: moredetails.uk/3OOc7A2
