In vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped millions of people achieve pregnancy. Yet one of the most frustrating challenges during IVF is retrieving immature eggs — oocytes that are not yet developmentally ready for fertilization. When
In clinic I am often asked numerous questions about IVF: how long does it take, what are the stages, are there different protocols, does it hurt, what is the success rate, so I thought I
Blastocyst – IVF terminology As part of my fertility work and being an acupuncturist who has a keen interest in Fertility, Gynaecology and Obstetrics the term blastocyst often comes up as a question or a
When treating fertility patients in clinic I often get asked about semen analysis results, sperm morphology and what they mean so I thought I would write a high-level blog on the subject. Morphology refers to
Infertility – not just a woman’s concern. Microplastics found in men’s genitals could be leading to a male infertility crisis. Increasingly microplastics are found in men’s sperm. New research published in the Journal Science of
According to statistics from the NHS around 1 in 7 couples struggle to conceive naturally. The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes this figure is now 1 in 6 people (around 17.5%) of reproductive age worldwide
Let’s talk about fertility! When seeking to conceive and get pregnant there is often a lot of discussion on taking Folic Acid, however very few individuals talk about other vitamins, for example, Vitamin D, Magnesium,
The Rise of Male Infertility – acupuncture to improve sperm We often talk about women’s health and issues, specifically around fertility and gynaecology, for example, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), abdominal masses, amenorrhea, and the
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it harder to get pregnant. Endometriosis can