All you need to know about IVF frozen embryo transfer

At IVI we are frequently asked questions about the differences between frozen and ‘fresh’ embryos as part of the process of in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Patients want to know whether to expect the signs and symptoms of pregnancy following the transfer of a frozen embryo to be any different. In this IVI blog article, we...

What is a Vasectomy Reversal?

Vasectomy is intended to be a permanent form of contraception for men who either do not want to father a child or who have completed their families. However, an unexpected change in circumstances can always happen, possibly bringing with it a change of heart and the decision to try for a vasectomy reversal. If you,...

June, the month of fertility

National Infertility Awareness Week was started in the US in 1989 by a non-profit organisation, RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association. It now works in partnership with Fertility Europe, the Belgium-based pan-European patient partner organisation of ESHRE, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. This year, in 2021, the whole month of June is dedicated...

IVF embryo grading: Which embryos are good?

Most of us are well aware of the main steps of the IVF process. In it the patient’s ovaries are stimulated, multiple eggs are collected and then fertilised in the laboratory. The final step is when a selected embryo is transferred to the patient’s uterus. It hopefully implants there and continues to develop into a...

Can you get pregnant after ovulation?

The headline here is that yes, you can get pregnant after ovulation, but only for a short time, and you are more likely to get pregnant if you have sex before ovulation. This might be contrary to the picture you had in your mind of a passive egg ‘waiting’ to be fertilised by a sperm....

When is the best time to take a pregnancy test?

Any sexually active woman in her reproductive years stands a chance of getting pregnant each month, even if she is using contraception. It’s therefore not surprising that most of us have needed to use a pregnancy test at some point in our lives. Whether you’re hoping to be pregnant or very much wanting not to...