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Fertility benefits at work

Work-based IVF discrimination under the spotlight

In vitro fertilisation and other fertility treatments are an often-gruelling process, with a huge impact both physically and emotionally on both men and women. This experience is further compounded for women by discrimination in the workplace,…
what does a fertility dietician do?

What does a fertility dietician do?

Nutritional health does play a role in conception and pregnancy, yet there is so much conflicting advice online for those trying for a baby naturally, couples struggling with infertility or individuals experiencing health conditions that affect…
Fertility Treatment in my 40s

Ageing and fertility

The latest UK statistics show that that half of women are now childless at the age of thirty for the first time since records began in the 1920s. A report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that 50.1% born in 1990 were still…
diet and fertility

Stress relief: how diet and lifestyle can help

This month is Stress Awareness Month which has been held every April for the last thirty years, yet events over the last two years have made this event even more essential. Anxieties over COVID and the impact of lockdowns have all taken a toll…
Acupuncture and IVF

IVF and Acupuncture: What is the point?

At Aria Fertility Clinic, we recognise the importance of supporting your emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing during your fertility journey. Acupuncture is increasingly popular as a complementary therapy for those undergoing fertility treatment…
work of IVF Lab at Aria

What makes an IVF lab exceptional?

The IVF laboratory is a key component to the beating heart of any fertility clinic – it is here where human fertilisation occurs, sparking the creation of embryos and the beginning of life. With the perfect integration of three highly specialised…
Natural Killer Cell Testing

Natural Killer Cell Testing in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Recurrent Implantation Failure

Natural killer cells, or NK cells, are part of our body’s immune system, helping us to fight infection and disease. Every organ has NK cells including the uterus where they are known as uNK cells. uNK cells play a role in helping the body…

Functional fertility explained

When you embark on your fertility journey, you may have seen the term ‘a holistic approach to fertility treatment’ and be unsure what it means. At Aria Fertility Clinic, we offer cutting-edge scientific solutions to infertility; our medical…
endometrial scratching

The value in endometrial scratching

Currently rated as amber by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority, the UK’s IVF regulator, the value of IVF add-on endometrial scratching has come under the spotlight in recent months. Endometrial scratching is rated amber…
fertility treatment counselling at Aria Clinic

The implications of fertility treatment

Infertility and its treatment can affect all aspects of people’s life and can cause frustration, anxiety, depression, guilt, and feelings of worthlessness. In a 2016 study into the impact of fertility treatment carried out by Fertility…
PCOS and fertility

New genetic risk factors identified in PCOS

A new study has identified new genetic risk factors in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is the most common endocrine disorders affecting women and it can lead to difficulty getting pregnant. Published in the journal…
What are mosaic embryos

What are mosaic embryos?

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New 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…