The Patient’s Guide to Embryology
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IVF is complicated and appointments are short. Find all the information you need about eggs, sperm, embryos, drugs and everything in between.
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How old is too old for IVF?
Female age is the biggest factor determining the success of IVF because it has such a big impact on the quality of the eggs and hence the quality of the embryos… Read more.
How to get pregnant naturally
Let’s start with the basics – a pregnancy happens when a sperm meets an egg, the egg gets fertilised to make an embryo and the embryo implants… Read more.
Timelapse incubation – is it worth the money?
Timelapse incubators allow embryologists to monitor embryos without disturbing them as they develop… Read more.
Why do eggs decrease in quality as we age?
The longer the eggs wait in the ovary, the more they will deteriorate and this can affect both the egg’s DNA and… Read more.
Everything you need to know about egg maturity
Around 20% of the eggs collected from the ovaries are immature, so how do we know which are ready to be fertilized and… Read more.
PGT-A – are my embryos at risk?
Embryos are surprisingly resilient but there are still some risks associated with PGT-A… Read more.
How to improve your sperm count
If your sperm count is low or your sperm are spinning around in circles, it may help to explain why they are finding it difficult to reach the egg for fertilisation… Read more.
Which add-ons are the most beneficial?
Add-ons are treatments which are not included as standard with an IVF cycle, but may help to improve success rates… read more
