New research presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) conference has found a direct link between air pollution and changes to the DNA of sperm cells. For men trying to conceive, or thinking ahead about future fertility, it’s a reminder that reproductive health is shaped by environment as much as biology. […]
Egg freezing has moved firmly into the mainstream conversation around fertility. More women than ever are aware of it as an option, and clinics across the UK have seen growing interest from patients wanting to understand what it involves. Yet despite this increased visibility, a significant gap remains between awareness and action. For many women, […]
We 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 thought to be living with it. For many, a diagnosis brings relief after years […]
If 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 helps. But behind the well-meaning if unhelpful advice lies a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]