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Everything you wanted to ask an embryologist: part one
FAQs, News, ResearchThe role of an embryologist is central to the success of an IVF cycle, requiring an exceptionally high level of skill and focus to nurture life at its earliest stages. However, embryologists don't only work in the laboratory; they also regularly…

Is a vegetarian diet good for fertility?
FAQs, NewsIt’s National Vegetarian Week, and the latest figures show there are just over 3 million vegetarians and vegans, with 4.5% of the UK population having a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Traditionally, meat was the star of a meal, but more and…

Veganuary: can a plant-based diet affect your fertility?
FAQs, NewsFirst launched a decade ago, the Veganuary campaign had convinced half a million people to adopt plant-based eating by January 2021, almost double the number that had pledged to go vegan for January in 2019.
According to the Sainsbury’s…

Answering your egg freezing questions
FAQs, NewsEgg freezing provides a unique opportunity to protect your fertility potential and it is becoming an increasingly popular and effective treatment option to preserve your eggs until you are ready to start a family in the future.
If you are…

Can stress impact your fertility?
FAQs, NewsApril is Stress Awareness Month and although most of us can manage small amounts of stress – which can even help you focus on achieving short-term goals – chronic stress can eventually affect how you cope with daily life. And, the longer…

What is the difference between egg freezing and embryo freezing?
FAQs, NewsSince Jennifer Aniston opened up about her own experiences with IVF and expressed her regret that she had not undergone egg freezing earlier, even more women have begun exploring their fertility preservation options.
Women now have the option…

What are mosaic embryos?
FAQs, NewsNew research has found that mosaic embryos, currently ruled out for IVF selection, could self-correct and lead to healthy pregnancies.
During embryo selection, a test known as preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) is used…

Why do I need to freeze so many eggs?
FAQsThe more eggs you freeze, the higher your chance of success is regarding fertilisation. This is because at each stage of the process there is a decrease in the number of eggs that survive to the next one. Dr Anna Carby outlines each stage and…
Ask Aria.
Our experts answer your frequently asked questions. Book a consultation if you would like to find out more information on IVF, fertility preservation, and more.

Everything you wanted to ask an embryologist: part two
FAQs, News, ResearchEmbryologists perform an essential role throughout the patient pathway at an IVF clinic. As well as their lab work, they also regularly interact with patients. In part two of 'Ask an Embryologist', Senior Clinical Embryologist Kim Hill answers…

Everything you wanted to ask an embryologist: part one
FAQs, News, ResearchThe role of an embryologist is central to the success of an IVF cycle, requiring an exceptionally high level of skill and focus to nurture life at its earliest stages. However, embryologists don't only work in the laboratory; they also regularly…

Is a vegetarian diet good for fertility?
FAQs, NewsIt’s National Vegetarian Week, and the latest figures show there are just over 3 million vegetarians and vegans, with 4.5% of the UK population having a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Traditionally, meat was the star of a meal, but more and…

Veganuary: can a plant-based diet affect your fertility?
FAQs, NewsFirst launched a decade ago, the Veganuary campaign had convinced half a million people to adopt plant-based eating by January 2021, almost double the number that had pledged to go vegan for January in 2019.
According to the Sainsbury’s…

Answering your egg freezing questions
FAQs, NewsEgg freezing provides a unique opportunity to protect your fertility potential and it is becoming an increasingly popular and effective treatment option to preserve your eggs until you are ready to start a family in the future.
If you are…

Can stress impact your fertility?
FAQs, NewsApril is Stress Awareness Month and although most of us can manage small amounts of stress – which can even help you focus on achieving short-term goals – chronic stress can eventually affect how you cope with daily life. And, the longer…

What is the difference between egg freezing and embryo freezing?
FAQs, NewsSince Jennifer Aniston opened up about her own experiences with IVF and expressed her regret that she had not undergone egg freezing earlier, even more women have begun exploring their fertility preservation options.
Women now have the option…

What are mosaic embryos?
FAQs, NewsNew research has found that mosaic embryos, currently ruled out for IVF selection, could self-correct and lead to healthy pregnancies.
During embryo selection, a test known as preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) is used…

Why do I need to freeze so many eggs?
FAQsThe more eggs you freeze, the higher your chance of success is regarding fertilisation. This is because at each stage of the process there is a decrease in the number of eggs that survive to the next one. Dr Anna Carby outlines each stage and…