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......
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......
