Nov 21, 2019 | Fertility, How IVF Works
Written by Dr Israel Carmona Many times, we have heard terms like “a good ovarian reserve”, “your egg count”, “number of follicles” and even phrases like “your ovaries look like they are from a 25-year-old woman”; but what exactly is the ovarian reserve and how will... 
Oct 30, 2019 | Fertility, Treatments
“It’s hugely important that men can find the confidence to get fully involved in their partner’s and perhaps their own fertility issues. Fertility has for too long been seen as mostly a women’s issue.” (Zita West, fertility expert.) I have heard it time and time... 
Mar 13, 2019 | Fertility, IVF, Procedures
Many fertility clinics are now offering time lapse technology in attempt to improve and stabilise conditions for developing embryos, and to provide additional information to help select the best embryo. But do all clinics approach this technology in the same way?In... 
Dec 20, 2018 | Fertility, IVF
For many people struggling with infertility, Christmas can feel anything but ‘The most wonderful time of the year’. In fact, the thought of another Christmas without a ‘longed for’ child or ‘the family we’d always imagined’ can be extremely triggering and fill you... 
Oct 18, 2018 | Fertility, IVF
Egg Freezing has become more popular over recent years. Women are much more aware that increasing age has a serious impact on fertility, as the average age to start a family is increasing. However, by freezing their eggs, they can improve their chances of success if... 
Mar 8, 2018 | Common Conditions, Fertility, Treatments
Mother’s Day can sometimes be a difficult time of year for women who are undergoing fertility treatment. With the vast amount of media attention and promotions on the build up to the day, it may sometimes make you feel lonely. But it is important you know that you are... 
Mar 6, 2018 | Fertility, IVF
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the UK. It is a condition that causes painful or heavy periods, and may also lead to infertility, fatigue, bladder or bowel problems. Around 1.5 million women in the UK are currently living with the condition, and it can affect... Feb 20, 2018 | Common Conditions, Fertility
Most of our patients at Beacon CARE Fertility come to us because they are having problems getting pregnant and they need our help. However, many of the women who come to us for help have experienced recurrent miscarriage and they are often anxious and confused as to... Jan 10, 2018 | Fertility, IVF
Renowned Fertility Expert, Professor Simon Fishel was part of the original pioneering IVF team and appeared on TV3 to explain the latest developments in IVF. See him speaking on TV3 – Wednesday, 10th Jan 9.20am Watch Now Also the further session at 9.35... Dec 13, 2017 | Fertility, How IVF Works, IVF, Sperm Donation
The increase in requirement of sperm donation over recent years can be ascribed primarily to the changing landscape of those wishing to create a family. Traditional scenarios would have involved a heterosexual couple who required donated sperm to avoid passing on a... 