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Meet your meds, with the IVF support app to know – Part 2: Menopur

Looking for help with Menopur? You’ve landed in part 2 of our IVF med mini-series, where we break down what each drug does, and how to feel more confident using it.  Menopur is a key player in IVF, so we're back with the brilliant pharmacists and nurses at Pixel Care to bring you expert-backed tips [...]
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8 tips to support you through IVF

Preparing for IVF - what we'd do again Whether you’re just beginning your fertility journey, or preparing for IVF follow-up treatment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the path ahead. A few of us at team TRB have been there ourselves, and we know that, from staying on top of appointments to connecting with fellow [...]
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Is Celebrity Infertility Relatable?

We understand (in)fertility doesn't discriminate.  But are celebrity infertility stories relatable? Words by Poppy Millar-Maher, featured images credit: Shutterstock.com. Shared Stories Opening up about difficulties conceiving, maintaining a pregnancy or sharing news of a miscarriage is admirable and takes a lot of courage, whether you're in the limelight or not. Recently, Idina Menzel opened up [...]
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The benefits of prenatal vitamins to support IVF

Like us, you probably imagined conception to be a beautifully natural process, resulting in excitement and celebrations. So, if your TTC (trying to conceive) journey has found its way to IVF treatment, it can present a mindset shift. Following the advice of your fertility specialist, you're likely prioritising your physical health, with a keen focus [...]
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IVF refund programme options – what you need to know

At The Ribbon Box, we know assisted reproduction can be a huge financial commitment, which is one of the reasons why we offer free expert advice to our readers and followers.  We're here to help you on your fertility journey, providing you with the best possible guidance, support and information at your fingertips. We've now [...]
I Need to Have IVF – Should I be Scared A Fertility Specialist Explains

I Need to Have IVF – Should I be Scared? A Fertility Specialist Explains

Embarking on a fertility treatment path can be nerve-wracking and, for some, it might be a daunting or scary prospect. But it doesn't have to be. By reading this article, you're already doing what you need to do to help you mentally prepare for IVF: researching what to expect from fertility treatment. While it's essential [...]
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How to Choose an Embryo for IVF Success

Wondering what embryo selection is? Curious how fertility specialists choose an embryo for implantation during IVF? Here, our FHH partners at Genomic Prediction explain how embryos are selected during fertility treatment. The team at Genomic Prediction are world leaders in preimplantation genetic testing (view their profile here). Their LifeView platform consists of advanced embryo genetic [...]
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I’m Nervous to Inject my IVF Meds! Advice from Our Community

Most people are vaguely aware of what's involved in IVF: lots of appointments, medical scans, tablets and injections (to name the bare minimum).  But when it comes round to actually having IVF, it's somewhat amusing coming to terms with the fact you'll have to inject a needle into your stomach or thighs, every day, for the [...]
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Win Holistic Fertility Treatments to Improve IVF Success

It's the beginning of 2022 and so many of us are trying to get fitter, healthier and hoping for successful fertility treatment. Over the past few years, Covid has caused such disruption to our health and bodies.  Enforced lockdowns, damaged mental wellbeing, closed fertility clinics, cancelled social engagements (the list goes on and on)... And [...]
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Is Celebrity Infertility Relatable?

At Fertility Help Hub, we understand (in)fertility doesn't discriminate.  Celebrities suffer from fertility struggles just like we do but is it a relatable struggle? Read on to find out... Words by Holly Pigache, featured images credit: Shutterstock.com. Shared Stories Opening up about difficulties conceiving, maintaining a pregnancy or sharing news of an abortion is admirable [...]
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Fertility Supplements to Support IVF Treatment

Like many, you probably imagined your conception to be a beautifully natural process resulting in excitement and celebrations. And so, if your TTC (trying to conceive) journey has led you to IVF treatment, you will undoubtedly have concerns and questions about how to give your IVF cycle the best chance of success. Following the advice [...]
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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 [...]
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Choosing You – Why I Chose to Walk Away from IVF

IVF can put an immense pressure on you, mentally, emotionally and physically. Before deciding that IVF or any other procedures are right for you and your journey, it is a good idea to make sure you are in the right mind set for it. You are the most important part of this process, without you [...]
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The Importance of the IVF Embryo Transfer, the Process and Variables

Today on Fertility Help Hub’s blog, we hear from the fertility specialists at Ure Centro Gutenberg (in beautiful, sunny Malaga, Spain), about the process, variables and importance of the embryo transfer - a critical stage within an IVF cycle. Our partner fertility specialists also discuss what needs to be taken into account and why sometimes [...]
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The Selfless, Priceless Act of Egg-Sharing by HSFC

On Fertility Help Hub today, we hear from our partner fertility clinic, Harley Street Fertility Clinic (HSFC), about their egg-sharing programme, which allows two separate groups of women to provide fertility help to one another, reducing costs and helping those trying to conceive achieve their dream of a much-wanted baby. Words by Harley Street Fertility […]

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IVF – 5 Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes During IVF Treatment

If your TTC (trying to conceive) journey has led you to IVF treatment at a fertility clinic, you will undoubtedly be feeling a whole heap of emotions - the main one being hope. For many TTC warriors, IVF offers the chance to be optimistic about possibilities again. So, how do you ensure you’re giving the [...]
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Navigating fertility and IVF in the workplace – with Fertility Matters at Work

These three astonishing ladies continue to do wonders in the fertility community. Natalie, Claire and Becky have started a fertility (IVF) at work initiative called ‘Fertility Matters at Work’. This was founded following their individual experiences in the workplace whilst undergoing fertility treatment. They feel that others experiencing the same thing can benefit from such [...]