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Movember! It’s not only about the moustache but also about raising awareness on men’s health issues. So, let’s talk about male fertility and infertility and debunk some myths around it!
What is ERA testing? Endometrial receptivity array (ERA) is a diagnostic procedure that may help determine whether the endometrial cavity is ready for embryo implantation. ERA involves biopsying a small sample of the endometrium, or lining of the uterus, for molecular analysis. Fertility expert Mr. Evripidis Mantoudis FRCOG comments: According to new data it appears that ERA test does not predict the implantation window. Although it had been promoted at conferences in recent years, I had always been skeptical about its value and whether it could deliver what it promised.
The first fertility consultation is your first step to investigate infertility factors that prevent you from getting pregnant. This is especially so for couples that have already had an IVF and need a second opinion. Your first consultation with our team and the fertility experts is your best chance to have all the answers you need about your trying to conceive. It’s your first step towards parenthood!
The AMH hormone – combined with a fertility ultrasound scan and antral follicle count- can reveal your ovarian reserve. The fertility expert can help you have a clear picture of your fertility’s timeline - whether we are already trying for a baby or not yet.
First fertility consultation: 5 questions you need to ask the fertility expert: The first appointment with the fertility expert is the first step in your journey towards parenthood. It is very important because you will get all the medical information you need about the proposed own treatment and also you will get to know the team that will support you all the way. We suggest 5 questions to ask the fertility expert and their team. This way you will make the most of your appointment and you will feel that you did your best!
If you are starting your treatment now or are about to start soon, we have some tips to help you along the way.
Egg cryopreservation is quite a familiar term by now. Maybe you have already frozen your eggs or you are thinking about it or you have heard about it from friends or relatives. Women now know that they have the option to preserve their fertility and reduce the stress of starting a family. They can give themselves a fertile present, a future chance, an extra choice. But, now that it’s time to freeze your own eggs, how much do you really know? The internet gives a lot of information about it, but proper information from experts is the most important ally in our decision. The fertility expert and the embryologist can give you the information you need, simply and clearly.
Summer vacation!! Preparation, planning, timetables, trip, tickets… You should feel a sweet anticipation, and yet, you feel that you are leaving something behind… All the time you think about the IVF you have planned for September and you cannot relax. You feel that it would be better to have it now! But relax, summer holidays are not a waste of time! These vacations are the most important! Use them as your ally!