Ovarian follicle: you might never have heard of it before, nor expected them to be of such importance to you and your fertility. However, follicles are perhaps one of the most intrinsic parts of a woman’s reproductive system. How many follicles you have is often a straightforward way of determining how likely you could be… View Article
In the context of assisted reproduction, the type of screening known as preimplantation genetic screening is just one of a number of genetic screening techniques that have been developed, particularly in conjunction with those of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). In this article we aim to answer the question of what… View Article
Anejaculation simply means no ejaculation. It is defined as an inability to ejaculate semen. Men who have this condition can produce sperm, but these are not expelled during ejaculation even though there can be normal orgasmic sensation. The condition comes about when the prostate seminal ducts do not fulfil their normal function of releasing semen into… View Article
Single mother in this century: how many do you know? It was for a long time unthinkable for a woman to raise a child on her own and continue to live her life without being judged, shunned or made to feel ashamed of her life choices. As recently as the 60s and 70s it was still… View Article
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is among the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), estimated to affect about 14% of the population. According to data from the Ministry of Health, its prevalence increases to 29% among young women aged 18 to 25. However, HPV can affect both women and men and have consequences for the fertility of… View Article
A simple definition of intrauterine insemination is the introduction of semen into a woman’s uterus via the vagina or cervix by any means other than sexual intercourse. The best-known assisted production technique, in vitro fertilisation (IVF), was invented a mere 40 years ago – and people were using IUI long before that. Intrauterine insemination, also known as artificial insemination, was used in humans as long ago as the 18th century, but techniques and refinements to make it more successful have steadily developed since those early days.
In a normal menstrual cycle, there is a window of five days or so in which you can conceive. This is because one of the prerequisites for conception and pregnancy is the presence of a mature egg waiting to be fertilized. There are lots of ways for women who want to become pregnant to work… View Article
Early ovulation is our focus today: what it means, why it happens, and how it can affect pregnancy. In previous blogs, we have discussed ovulation and the importance of establishing a calendar to calculate the exact time it occurs. Every woman has a unique menstrual cycle, and some experience irregular cycles that alter the expected… View Article
The technology that allows for freezing of eggs rather than embryos has only been with us for a relatively short time, since 1986. During that brief period, egg freezing has increased significantly. Why is this? The is one simple answer. In a world where societal, work and relationship norms are constantly evolving, one thing that… View Article
The incidence of testicular cancer is continuously increasing across most of Europe. A study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that one in three cases of this disease occurs in European countries. This cancer has a high survival rate. However, it impacts significantly male fertility, primarily affecting men aged 20 to… View Article
There is much debate about the effectiveness of ejaculatory abstinence in sperm quality and its fertilizing ability, or its influence on embryo quality. Recent studies concluded that short periods of abstinence were beneficial to prevent loss of motility and increased DNA fragmentation in sperm. In this context, at the 40th edition of the European Society… View Article
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