Curious about what happens at your first fertility appointment? Wondering how to navigate the maze of tests and consultations? Let’s go behind the scenes, with the team at IVF Life.
What are the Primary Ovarian Insufficiency symptoms we should know? A doctor’s Q&A
If you’re experiencing primary ovarian insufficiency symptoms, it can feel difficult and upsetting, especially if you’re trying to conceive (TTC). Watch as Dr. Irene Aracil, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist unpacks this complex condition – and talks pregnancy outcomes.
Cancer and fertility in 2023 – from preservation to chemo, let’s get the very latest
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is distressing enough, without the added implications it can have for fertility. Cancer treatment can impact fertility in different ways. So medical teams will make it a priority to present you with all the facts about cancer and fertility preservation as early as possible, to help you make informed decisions. For [...]
Prepping for IVF round 2? Read these doctor’s tips
Whether you’re going again after a failed IVF cycle, or trying for a sibling, preparing for IVF round 2 warrants a doctor’s expert top tips. After all, you’ve been through the process already. You’re more familiar with the terminology, timeframes and some of the possible side effects. This time, you can focus on changing up [...]
Can I Use my Own Eggs for Fertility Treatment in my 40s?
At The Ribbon Box, we know there are so many reasons a woman might want to get pregnant in her 40s. Perhaps she's tried throughout her 30s with little success. Maybe she's been focusing on her career or finding a desirable relationship within which to build a family. She might be attempting a second, third [...]
HyCoSy – a fertility specialist answers all
If you’re finding it hard to get pregnant, you’re not alone. One in seven couples has difficulty TTC and approximately 30% of cases are a result of female fertility problems. There are many reasons why a woman might experience fertility difficulties, such as genetics, lifestyle, conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, or structural problems that affect [...]
Does Masturbation Cause Infertility?
Plenty of misconceptions fly around the fertility space and at The Ribbon Box, we always insist that no question is a silly question. Whilst we can say this, sometimes a question feels silly but we’re still curious whether there’s some truth in it. So, we’ve asked Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, Dr Sergio Caballero at IVF-Life [...]
