The DuoStim protocol consists of stimulating the ovaries at two different stages within a single menstrual cycle IVI is the first to compare DuoStim results with those of two conventional non-consecutive stimulations, which found a near 50% reduction in the amount of time required to obtain a healthy embryo DuoStim is proposed as a major… View Article
In recent times, the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has demonstrated its potential to address inefficiencies in different stages of assisted reproduction. Among them, one of the most crucial processes that AI has shown potential to improve takes place in the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) laboratory: embryo selection. Prompted by this potential, IVI… View Article
Ovarian follicles play an essential role in a woman’s fertility – both in getting pregnant and during the early stages of pregnancy. If you’re hoping to have a baby, it’s useful to have an understanding of how these follicles work. In this article, we’ll discuss what ovarian follicles are, how they’re measured, why they’re crucial… View Article
Since the very first assisted fertility treatments, experts have continually sought to find new ways to help patients build their families safely and effectively. Nowadays, assisted reproductive technology is so advanced that we can even capture the very first moments of a baby’s biological beginnings. This technology is known as Embryoscope. Pioneered by IVI, the… View Article
The idea of shared motherhood is relatively new, but it is redefining the concept of parenthood for many same-sex female couples. While IVF has been practised for over 40 years, the Reciprocal IVF – which enables two women to share biological motherhood – was only first pioneered in 2010. In the decade that followed,… View Article
Who knew that what you serve up on your dinner plate could have a bearing on becoming a parent? No amount of healthy fats, vegetables, or superfood smoothies can guarantee to get you pregnant, but it seems that what we eat really could have an impact. When it comes to how to get pregnant, while… View Article
When couples consider their compatibility, they may think about shared interests and common values. But when it comes to starting a family, it is time to look at a different type of compatibility. One in every 25 children in the UK is affected by a genetic disorder. In many cases, this is not the result… View Article
Families have been the primary social unit throughout human history, and they come in many forms. Social anthropology identifies many family types over time. These range from patriarchal to matriarchal, monogamous to polygamous, established to nomadic – to mention just a few. The reality is that there is not one type of family: there are… View Article
The 1st of December marks World AIDS Day. On this day, it’s important we remind ourselves that this is still an ongoing pandemic, affecting nearly 38 million people globally every day. In the UK alone, there are over 100,000 people living with HIV. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show our support for those… View Article
Transgender Awareness Week sheds light on issues faced by the transgender community. This year, it takes place between 13th – 19th November before the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Saturday 20th November. When it comes to fertility, transgender people face a very complex and often painful situation. Gender-affirming treatment can ease the distress of living… View Article