Focus on: Fertility insights
Fertility and reproductive medicine is a fast moving field of medicine and new treatments and ideas are often in the media. We give some insights into the latest developments in both the science and the treatment.
IVF over 40: transparency and different advice needed
Posted - October 25, 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
Major causes of female infertility
Posted - September 20, 2022
What happened to my eggs?
Posted - April 7, 2022
New findings offer potential to improve embryo grading for IVF
Posted - May 10, 2021
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
RCGP study day – Helping GPs help fertility patients
Posted - November 18, 2019
Is this a green light for Pre-implantation Genetic Testing?
Posted - September 20, 2019
Fertility Testing – Semen Analysis – a webinar
Posted - September 3, 2019
Using the FSH or AMH test for fertility testing – a webinar
Posted - August 22, 2019
Fertility Testing – BMI and its impact on fertility – a webinar
Posted - July 4, 2019
Impact of lifestyle choices on fertility – advice from a GP
Posted - January 7, 2019
How to help poor responders in repeat IVF
Posted - December 19, 2018
Fertility 2019: Managing unpredictability in human biology
Posted - December 13, 2018
Endometriosis UK says surgical treatment of endometriosis improves fertility and helps pain
Posted - March 1, 2018
Improving IVF success for women with BMI of 25-30
Posted - February 26, 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
Lower dose and higher IVF success from use of AMH test
Posted - January 5, 2017
Fertility preservation ahead of gender reassignment
Posted - January 5, 2017
Male fertility impacted by SSRIs prescribed for depression
Posted - January 5, 2017
Too young to be infertile? Five questions to ask your GP
Posted - September 30, 2016
SpermComet provides insight into male infertility
Posted - June 13, 2016
Why some human eggs carry the wrong number of chromosomes
Posted - June 5, 2015
Three-parent IVF misleading term
Posted - February 3, 2015
Fertility facts, figures and findings
Posted - October 31, 2014
Endometriosis: time to get women talking
Posted - March 3, 2014
ACE and ICSI treatment for male infertility celebrate 21 years
Posted - January 5, 2014
Top tips for dealing with infertility: A guest blog by Kate Brian
Posted - June 7, 2013
Male Infertility: Micro-TESE offers new hope for men with a low sperm count
Posted - October 3, 2012
Fertility, pregnancy and the biological clock
Posted - August 30, 2012
Intralipids may offer hope for those affected by repeated IVF failure
Posted - August 13, 2012
Australian Study Into Implications of IVF Treatment
Posted - May 9, 2012
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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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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