7 myths about trying to conceive
Family Planning
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One of the great ironies in a woman’s life is that after spending most of our 20s trying not to get pregnant, we then wind up in our 30s or 40s desperately trying to do the opposite.
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Starting the journey to parenthood?
Here's everything you need to know.
Why at the age of 29 I decided to freeze my eggs
Family Planning
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Nikki Goldstein, 31, chose to freeze her eggs two years ago. Here she tells the reasons why.
How low is too low when it comes to AMH?
Family Planning
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The Anti-Mullerian Hormone (or AMH) is a hormone produced by the primary follicles (small clusters of cells that surround immature eggs) in a woman’s ovaries. An AMH test can give you an indication of your ovarian reserve compared to other women of a similar age.
Does the collection of more eggs increase your chance of pregnancy from IVF?
Family Planning
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New research indicates that egg quantity is an important determinant of IVF success
One of the success factors many women and couples focus on when undergoing IVF treatment is the number of eggs retrieved at the oocyte pick up (OPU) stage of the cycle.
Why is iodine important to preconception and pregnancy health?
It's important to understand that lifestyle factors contribute to fertility.
Seeing an IVF clinic doesn’t mean you have to do IVF
Family Planning
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When couples first start thinking about seeing a fertility specialist, because they are having difficulties conceiving, part of the hesitation about going to a fertility & IVF clinic is often patients aren’t yet ready to consider IVF treatment.
