30 March 2022
Erectile Dysfunction: Solutions and How to Get Help
When it comes to discussing male fertility issues, the focus is normally on whether there is enough sperm, and the reasons as to why the sperm are unable to fertilise the egg. Now take a step back in the journey: in order to deposit semen at the cervix, couples must engage in regular sexual intercourse… View Article
3 March 2022
Are there benefits to fertility massage therapy?
When you’re trying for a baby, it’s tempting to try everything you can to give yourself the best chance of conceiving. From regular temperature checks to detect ovulation through to carrying around a rose quartz crystal ‘just in case’, these rituals can each carry personal significance to each individual. One of these rituals is the… View Article
24 January 2022
What are the key signs of infertility in women?
It might seem obvious, but the clearest sign of infertility is the inability to get pregnant despite having regular, unprotected sex. At IVI, we recommend that you consult your GP or a fertility specialist if you find that you have not been able to get pregnant after 12 months of trying to conceive. If you… View Article
24 December 2021
The benefits of becoming a single mother by choice
For many women who have children, motherhood is a wonderful experience. It is an amazing journey that is complicated, challenging, exhilarating, and full of discovery. While the benefits of parenthood are similar whether you’re in a committed relationship or going it alone, being a single parent has its own unique challenges. In the UK, the… View Article
24 December 2021
How Mumps Affects Fertility
Once a disease most frequently seen in young children, mumps is now becoming far more common amongst older children and adults. This is in part fuelled by the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine scare of the late 1990s. While those with mumps usually recover swiftly with no long-lasting effects, the same can’t always be… View Article
1 October 2021
Vitamins to increase sperm count and boost male fertility
We’re a nation determined to take charge of our health: one survey found that 34% of UK consumers took a daily supplement, while 59% reported taking a vitamin, mineral or supplement at least once over the course of a year. While it may be habit to reach for a supplement to boost energy levels, have… View Article
9 September 2021
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Does it affect fertility?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). To some degree, PMS is familiar to many women of menstruating age, if not the majority. However, PMDD is something very different, which affects only a minority of women of childbearing age. In this article, we’ll look at: Symptoms and causes of… View Article
19 August 2021
The advantages of donating eggs
For women who would otherwise be unable to fulfil their dream of building a family, egg donation is quite simply the gift of life. For the donor, the knowledge that they have been such a crucial part of another woman’s journey to becoming a parent may be enough, but there are other advantages too. For… View Article
17 August 2021
Expert Q&A: Pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccination
Please note: this page is up-to-date as of 16 August 2021 and will be updated as information becomes available. My partner and I were planning to try for a baby this year, but I recently caught COVID-19. I feel back to full health now, but is it safe to start trying to conceive? It’s… View Article
13 August 2021
Tobacco and Male Infertility: the hard truths
Chances are you already know that smoking is bad news for your health, but do you know about the toll it may be having on your fertility? For men in particular, the connection between tobacco and infertility is hard to ignore. Tobacco smoking is one of the major factors leading to male infertility, with the… View Article