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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…
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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…
IVF research

Aria Fertility launch ‘game changer’ study into non-invasive approaches to improve chances of conception

Globally, we are starting families later than ever. Although most couples do get pregnant within the first 12 months of trying, it is estimated that one in seven couples may have difficulty conceiving. Though the latest data from the Human…
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ICSI

FAQ: What does ICSI do?

Although IVF has become the best known fertility treatment since its introduction in 1978, in vitro fertilisation is actually one of several assisted conception techniques. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection or ICSI is performed as part of…
COVID and fertility treatment

Fertility Network UK survey reveals impact of COVID on fertility patients

Almost two years of living with COVID has resulted in ‘heartbreaking’ delays to fertility treatment, according to a survey of nearly 400 patients by the UK’s national fertility charity. Last week was National Fertility Awareness Week,…
parents using surrogates

New data shows number of parents using surrogates has quadrupled in last decade

Made in Chelsea star Ollie Locke has revealed his surrogacy heartache on the latest series of the reality TV programme. He had recently announced on Instagram that the first round of IVF that he and his husband Gareth underwent with a surrogate…
Male Fertility

Study Pinpoints When Male Fertility Drops

A new study has revealed that men may not have quite as long as they think to start a family. You may think that the biological clock is something only women need to worry about. However, the findings of this latest study show that there may…