Entries by CLINIC TEAM
Aria expert talks everything endometriosis and fertility
Endometriosis 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: We’re sitting down with gynaecologist and fertility specialist, Ms Srividya Seshadri at Aria, where we’ll be talking openly […]
Does sleep affect your fertility?
When 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 anxiety and hope rather than something that meaningfully affects your chances of […]
Aria attends Houses of Parliament for Endometriosis Awareness & Action Event
Yesterday, 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 to crushing the taboo surrounding endometriosis. Dr Seshadri spoke on the panel about the link between endometriosis and […]
Secondary infertility: Why are we struggling to get pregnant again?
Many 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 approximately 5% of the UK population. At Aria Fertility, we support many individuals and couples facing this situation. What […]
What to expect from your sedation when you attend Aria for egg collection
My 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 as part of egg freezing or IVF. All anaesthetists at […]
Maintaining a fertility-friendly diet over the festive season
The 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 desserts, and celebratory drinks, making mindful choices lets you enjoy seasonal fare without compromising your commitment to fertility […]
UPFs and fertility
There 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 neighbours respectively. In a large-scale review involving almost 10 million people […]
What is the best age to freeze your eggs?
Egg 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 the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the number of women choosing to freeze their […]
Spotlight on: Fertility Dietitian Alex Ballard
This 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 as a dietitian in 2015 following a four-year degree involving various clinical placements. These included specialties such as paediatrics, intensive care, oncology […]