EmbryoScope – does it really help IVF patients?
IVF patients are now offered a bewildering array of ‘add-on’ treatments. And a growing number of fertility clinics now use a machine called the EmbryoScope. What is it and does it actually benefit IVF patients? Some clinics say yes. Others say maybe. Actually, the jury is out. No large-scale randomised trials have been done. But that doesn’t mean you should write it off – so read on.
Read More»Join us at the Fertility Show 2016!
The 2016 Fertility Show weekend is almost upon us. Ben has been asked back as a guest speaker and is putting the finishing touches to his speech as we speak. His seminar will look at all the aspects of fertility treatment abroad, with an emphasis on European clinics. The talk starts at 1230 on Sunday 6 November. The venue is Olympia Exhibition Centre in London.
Read More»10 IVF breakthroughs on the horizon
Infertility research is an exciting field. New techniques and advances happen all the time. So what new IVF breakthroughs will we see in the next few years? Here are 10.
Read More»IVF and preeclampsia: is there a link?
For every positive study highlighting the potential of IVF, there’s always another that’s less cheery. You may have read scare stories online suggesting that IVF raises the risk of preeclampsia. Does it really? Let’s take a look at the evidence.
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Surgical sperm retrieval – 10 key facts
Female fertility is a hot topic. So why is male infertility never really talked about? In a fertility industry geared towards women, medical help for men also exists. Obviously. 1 in 50 men produce no sperm in their ejaculate, even though healthy sperm is stored in their testes. Since IVF requires a sperm sample via masturbation, this statistic is relevant. Surgical sperm retrieval (SSR) is an option for men with serious fertility issues. Read on to discover 10 facts you should know about surgical sperm retrieval.
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