Here’s your day-by-day breakdown of what happens after an IUI — covering off symptoms, testing guidance and a few more common questions.
Does follicle size matter? From IVF to IUI, age, twins & more, let’s ask
Follicle size and the number of mature follicles directly impact the likelihood of conceiving twins or multiples, particularly in IUI cycles. Let’s unpack the why and how, with North America’s fastest-growing fertility care network.
Is it possible to get pregnant with blocked fallopian tubes? Your most-searched questions about journeys to conception with blocked tubes, answered
In this Q&A with Femasys, fertility experts answer your top questions—can you ovulate with blocked tubes? What are your options if both tubes are blocked? Discover clear, expert-backed insights to help you navigate your next steps confidently.
IVF after IUI – guidance, procedures and success rates
When should you switch from IUI to IVF? What are the success rates to know? How do you make sure you’re getting the support you need? A fertility doctor answers.
When to have fertility acupuncture, and why
Fertility acupuncture can be a useful treatment, whether you're trying to conceive (TTC) naturally or with support like IVF or IUI. One of the key aspects is knowing where in your journey to start, from booking an appointment to confirming that first fertility acupuncture session with your practitioner. We sat down with expert fertility acupuncturist [...]
What is IUI? Plus 26 more IUI FAQs, answered by the experts
IUI (intrauterine insemination) is a treatment which involves directly inserting sperm into the uterus. That’s the definition, but - like with almost every fertility topic - there’s much more to it than that. Here are the top-searched IUI questions on Google, answered by UK Medical Lead, Dr James Hopkisson, at TFP Fertility UK. I need [...]
Does Exercise Impact Fertility and Treatment?
We all know that regular exercise can help with fertility, but we hear so many different suggestions depending on where you are in your conceiving journey, that it's hard to know what to believe. To clarify things, The Ribbon Box have reached out to Lyndsey, who has been a registered fitness instructor for the past [...]
Here’s How My Infertility Made Me Stronger
When we asked our FHH community (download the free app here) about fertility hopes for 2022, members approached us with longer stories of infertility and fertility treatment. Here, Paige shares her story about difficulty TTC, sadness of ending 2021 without a baby and hope for what 2022 brings. Over to Paige... My husband Chris and [...]
6 Ways to Fund IVF in the US
IVF treatment costs can cause unnecessary stress when trying to conceive. Not only can the cost of one round of IVF treatment be daunting, but so can the knowledge that it may take a few tries before the treatment is effective. How long will the IVF treatment go on for, and how much will it [...]
How to Increase Your Fertility and Intimacy While Trying to Conceive
When trying to conceive, sex can seem a lot more daunting. In some circumstances couples can struggle to regain that intimacy they once had before, due to incorporating such a rigid or calculated baby making regime. The Ribbon Box has reached out to Dr Denise Wiesner, a traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist, who combines intimacy techniques [...]
