Presents Quality not quantity: When buying gifts think: less but better. This reduces the chances of gifts going to waste and can be better for your wallet! Gift an experience: Gifting an experience for your loved ones will reduce demand for physical resources. You could buy......
It is estimated that approximately 1 in 6 couples worldwide are faced with infertility. While female factors are considered to be mainly responsible, the truth is that in over 50% of cases, male infertility is a contributing factor and in 25% of cases it is......
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is an abnormal response to blood glucose levels, which may be initially diagnosed during pregnancy, in the second trimester in particular. It is amongst the most frequent pregnancy complications and may affect around 1 in 6 pregnancies. In this article we......
These 8 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices. The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the......
Motherhood is a very important aspect of life for many women and the greatest step in starting a family. However, many couples nowadays are facing difficulties despite their efforts. In this brief article we will discuss several tips for improving the odds at home and......
A great way to bolster productivity and add some cheer to your office is by including some leafy friends around your workplace. Just like office snacks, office plants are a cost-effective way to brighten up your team’s workday and even improve productivity. 1. Office plants......
Fertilisation is a complex series of events, beginning with the activation of the oocyte by the spermatozoon and resulting in the development of a diploid organism. Everything starts after ejaculation, when the seminal plasma is deposited into the vagina and millions of spermatozoa start their......
Fifteen benefits of drinking water It lubricates the joints It forms saliva and mucus It delivers oxygen throughout the body It boosts skin health and beauty It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues It regulates body temperature The digestive system depends on......
A new baby brings joys and challenges to a family. You’re excited, but you may also be nervous about how your older children will react to the newborn. All sorts of questions come up: How should we tell our older children that they are going......
Air pollution is responsible for the deaths of around 7 million people each year — and 91% of the global population is exposed to air that exceeds the limits on pollution levels set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Fine particulate matter is a key......
In the paper, which appears in the American Journal of Public Health, the authors say that restoring the health of oceans should not just be the priority of marine scientists but also the medical community and the public more broadly. Ocean health The ocean covers......
Are you looking for ways to increase chances of a successful treatment? Tip #1 Educate It’s a reality that as we grow up, we are often taught how not to get pregnant! So, the first tip is to learn as much as you......
by Dr Elias Tsakos * MD, FRCOG Scientific Manager of EmbryoClinic Assisted Reproduction Unit, Thessaloniki Dr. Elias Tsakos’ article on personalized medicine in fertility was selected for publication by: cityportal.gr Personalized Medicine opens a new chapter in fertility, increasing the probability of success of treatments,......
Embryoclinic is proudly sharing the great experience of fertility care for international patients and is joining forces to highlight Greece as the perfect fertility destination. Every team member is dedicated and experienced to provide high standards of care and uninterrupted communication and support to......
The suspension of fertility treatments due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a variety of psychological impacts on women whose treatments were cancelled, but there are several protective factors that can be fostered to help in the future, according to a new study by......
What is follicle stimulating hormone? Follicle stimulating hormone is one of the gonadotrophic hormones, the other being luteinising hormone. Both are released by the pituitary gland into the bloodstream. Follicle stimulating hormone is one of the hormones essential to pubertal development and the function......
Fertility treatment abroad is becoming more and more popular. The benefits of seeking options away from home include: 1. Treatment Cost 2. Donor options 3. Perception of better IVF success rates abroad 4. Seeking treatment in a less stressful environment Specifically in Greece, There are......
Using donated sperm can help many women and couples grow their family. We might recommend donor sperm if: you’re not producing sperm your own sperm are unlikely to result in a pregnancy you have a high risk of passing......
Semen analysis constitutes the first examination in assessing male fertility. The sample should be collected after a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 5 days of sexual abstinence. The whole sample should be collected in a clean, wide-mouthed container, in a private room......
Endometrial polyps are benign and often asymptomatic growths of the lining of the womb, affecting between 11% and 45% of women. Polyps can alter the micro-environment of the womb and interfere with sperm/egg movement, fertilisation and implantation. Endometrial polyps are also the most commonly detected......
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is produced and released in the anterior pituitary gland. This hormone is considered a gonadotrophic hormone because of its role in controlling the female and male reproductive system. What does Luteinising Hormone (LH) do? LH has several functions regulating the reproductive cycle:......
Having children later in life If you are planning to have children later in life, you are not alone. More and more people are choosing to prioritise their careers and work life. This gives them the financial freedom to buy a house, find a partner......
Infertility is a physically and emotionally draining struggle for many couples. However focusing on positivity in the face of fertility challenges can provide major benefits. IMPROVEMENT OF YOUR OWN HEALTH AND WELL BEING Infertility takes a toll, especially if it’s been a lifelong struggle. It......
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK. It happens when the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis often reduces the woman’s ability to get pregnant. In this article we talk about......
Crossing borders and having fertility treatment abroad is becoming increasingly popular. In study by Fertility Network UK, 93% of people trying to conceive would consider going abroad, and those who had been abroad for fertility treatment, would go back again.1 The main reason for IVF......
In today’s society, there is a remarkable delay of early family formation. Modern-day couples postpone early family formation for many, different reasons (financial, social, medical, religious, etc). Whatever the reason, many couples or individuals find that it’s just not the right time to have a......
In 1978, Louise Brown was the first baby born through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). Whereas suspicion, hostility and fear of the consequences were triggered by the announcement of her birth, it brought hope to millions of couples. IVF is now an established technique worldwide and......
