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PCOS and fertility: what you need to know about getting pregnant with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
NewsWe looked at the role endometriosis plays in fertility last month, and now we're focusing on Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age in the UK, with around one in ten women…

FAQ: Can stress affect your fertility?
FAQs, NewsIf you are trying to conceive, you will no doubt have been told to ‘just relax’ at some point. It is one of those phrases that tends to land badly, and understandably so. Being told to relax when you are already anxious about something rarely…

Aria expert talks everything endometriosis and fertility
NewsEndometriosis can raise a lot of questions, especially when it comes to fertility. Recently, Carla Cressy of The Endometriosis Foundation sat down with Aria Fertility’s Ms Srividya Seshadri to discuss the link between endometriosis and fertility.
Carla:…

Does sleep affect your fertility?
FAQs, NewsWhen you are trying to conceive, it is natural to focus on the obvious things: your diet, your cycle, your supplements. Sleep, by contrast, tends to get overlooked. It is easy to dismiss a few disturbed nights as an inevitable side effect of…

Aria attends Houses of Parliament for Endometriosis Awareness & Action Event
NewsYesterday, Aria's Srividya Seshadri and Zoe Webb attended a panel held at the Houses of Parliament in aid of Endometriosis Awareness & Action Day. Hosted by Carla Cressy of The Endometriosis Foundation, the inspiring event was dedicated…

Secondary infertility: Why are we struggling to get pregnant again?
FAQs, NewsMany people expect that once you’ve had a child, having another one should be straightforward. Secondary infertility can feel deeply frustrating when you had expected a second pregnancy to happen easily. It’s also surprisingly common, affecting…

What to expect from your sedation when you attend Aria for egg collection
FAQs, NewsMy name is Dr Joe Lipton, and I am one of the team of consultant anaesthetists working here at Aria. This short blog post is designed to help you understand what to expect from your sedation when you attend the clinic for egg collection, either…

Maintaining a fertility-friendly diet over the festive season
NewsThe holiday period is a time of indulgence, yet it can be particularly challenging for those focusing on fertility health or undergoing assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF. While festive foods often lean toward decadent treats, sugary…

UPFs and fertility
NewsThere has been an explosion in the consumption of ultra-processed food or UPFs in recent years and it’s estimated that over 50% of the food bought in the UK now consists of UPF. Compare this with 14.2% and 13.4% for our French and Italian…

What is the best age to freeze your eggs?
NewsEgg freezing has exploded in popularity, as more and more women want to improve their chances of starting a family at the time that’s right for them, without feeling tied down by the biological clock.
In fact, according to statistics from…

Spotlight on: Fertility Dietitian Alex Ballard
NewsThis month, we're speaking to fertility dietitian Alex Ballard (@alextalksdiet), who specialises in preconception nutrition and offers support to Aria Fertility patients.
What are your qualifications and experience as a dietitian?
I qualified…

Genetic screening in IVF explained
NewsA new study has been published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, exploring the benefits of genetic testing for IVF-created embryos in women over 35.
Conducted by a research team from King’s College London, King’s College Hospital and…
