Different types of IVF Protocols Explained
IVF cycles use different types of medications in order to help the ovaries produce multiple mature eggs that can be retrieved and fertilized in the IVF laboratory. IVF protocols refer […]
Female fertility
Congenital Uterine Anomalies
What is a Congenital Uterine Anomaly? Congenital uterine anomalies (CUA) are abnormalities of the reproductive organs that occur during the development of a baby in a mother’s womb. Women are […]
COVID vaccination: Fact vs. Fiction
In this arcticle, you will learn more about the facts of being or wanting to become pregnant in a time with COVID-19. The article answers different questions about the COVID […]
Fibroids and fertility
Fibroids are very common benign (non-cancerous) growths in the muscle of the womb (uterus). Fibroids are thought to affect up to 70% of women by the time of menopause and […]
Egg and embryo quality – What to know when the embryologist talks to you
In this arcticle, you will learn more about how the embryologist grades the appearance of embryos. The article explains how grades determine the quality of both a cleavage stage or […]
Overcoming Stigma to Seek Treatment for Infertility
This article provides help and advice on how to handle and overcome the stigma that can sometimes accompany infertility. When I was completing a research project examining the experiences of […]
Basic infertility work up for women – What happens at the clinic?
If you are preparing for your first visit to the fertility clinic, this article is for you. Here, you will learn more about what you can expect and what will […]
Making sense of your hormone levels – What does it all mean?
Hormones are an important part of measuring your fertility, but they can be very hard to understand. Read about the different types of hormones and what they mean to you […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – Diagnosis and treatment
PCOS is a syndrome that causes hormonal problems which affect at least 10% of women. Many women who suffer from PCOS will have difficulties getting pregnant, but the syndrom can […]
Becoming a Single-Mother-By-Choice
In recent years, there has been an increase in women choosing single motherhood. In this article, we examine some of the reasons for a woman to become a single mother […]