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Fibroid myths explored

Sorting fibroid myths from the facts

Fibroids are estimated to affect up to 50% of women of reproductive age, yet despite being such a common female complaint, there are many misconceptions. Here are six common myths about fibroids: Myth #1: Fibroids can be cancerous Fact:…
Recurrent implantation failure

Recurrent implantation failure explained

Repeated embryo implantation failures pose a challenge for women and couples who wish to start a family, as well as for fertility experts. It is estimated that between 70% and 75% of embryos created, either through natural conception or via…
Improving egg quality

Optimising your egg freezing 

After supporting IVF and fertility preservation patients for many years, dietitian Ro Huntriss recently underwent egg freezing herself, giving her a personal insight into undergoing fertility treatment. She explains the steps she took to prepare. When…
My egg freezing journey by Ro Huntriss

Egg freezing and me

Award-winning dietitian and founder of Fertility Dietitian UK Ro Huntriss has been supporting individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatments for many years. Recently, she embarked on her own fertility journey when she decided to freeze…
stress and fertility

Stress and fertility explained

The relationship between stress and fertility has been a hot topic for discussion for years. It is well documented that women experiencing infertility report elevated layers of stress, anxiety and depression. However, whether stress causes infertility…
Reciprocal IVF explained

Reciprocal IVF: What should my partner and I consider?

Emily Patrick and Kerry Osborn recently made UK history by being the first to give birth to each other’s babies in a process known as simultaneous reciprocal IVF. Ezra was conceived using Emily’s fertilised egg and carried by Kerry, while…
endometriosis and infertility

Can I still get pregnant if I have endometriosis?

The good news is that if you’re suffering from endometriosis, it is still possible to conceive without intervention. It is estimated that 60 to 70% of women with mild to moderate endometriosis can get pregnant spontaneously. However, there…
Aria embryology team

Celebrating Aria Fertility’s women in science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is marked every 11th February as a global celebration of the accomplishments of women in science and to encourage young girls to consider a future career in STEM fields. Francisca Mora, Senior…
Veganism and fertility

Veganuary: can a plant-based diet affect your fertility?

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First 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…
the cost of IVF

The cost of IVF

A recent article in The Times has focused on the ‘hidden costs of IVF’ and claimed that unexpected charges mean the eventual bill for fertility treatment may be many thousands of pounds more than a clinic’s advertised prices. In February…
egg freezing questions

Answering your egg freezing questions

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Egg 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…
Your hormones and fertility

A question of balance: understanding hormones and fertility

Women have a complex, interconnected hormone network that can impact fertility. Hormones are chemicals primarily produced in the endocrine glands, and they act as messengers that control and influence different bodily functions, including…