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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.

FAQ: Can stress affect your fertility?
FAQs, Fertility Health, 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…

Does sleep affect your fertility?
FAQs, Fertility Health, 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…

Secondary infertility: Why are we struggling to get pregnant again?
FAQs, Infertility, 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
Clinic Updates, 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…

What is the best age to freeze your eggs?
Egg Freezing, FAQs, Fertility Preservation, 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…

What causes recurrent miscarriage?
FAQs, NewsRecurrent miscarriage can be devastating. Sadly, around one in six pregnancies are miscarried, and each miscarriage increases the risk of it happening again. While the exact cause of recurrent miscarriage varies from person to person, scientists…

Understanding shared motherhood
FAQs, IVF, NewsShared motherhood – also known as reciprocal IVF – is a treatment that allows female same-sex couples to both take an active role in the experience of conceiving and carrying a child. Many women arrive at our clinic uncertain about how…

Everything you wanted to ask an embryologist: part two
Embryology, FAQs, News, Our Lab, 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
Embryology, FAQs, News, Our Lab, 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…
