https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk daily 0.75 2024-11-06 https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/gdspxooho6kmho4g0bz1tqx8tfq16l monthly 0.5 2023-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/308b9fa1-1b3e-49eb-a8f2-b6f1f4542967/Screenshot+2023-07-05+at+16.39.54.png The Talk - Egg Donation - What is Egg Donation? Egg donation is the use of a donated egg to start or grow a family! https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/7e7dvseb03gpgwymiosb451ru2wrlt monthly 0.5 2023-07-05 https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/eshre-update-undetectable-viral-rna-in-oocytes-from-sars-cov-2-positive-women monthly 0.5 2020-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1609323507053-YLADO3JOR7I6SQ4JQR7H/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - ESHRE Update: Undetectable viral RNA in oocytes from SARS-CoV-2 positive women - ‘Viral RNA was undetectable in all 16 oocytes tested from two asymptomatic positive women’ - ESHRE Case Report 2020 https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/qc2vflvtfj6jgh8lv6toyv1gybtvee monthly 0.5 2020-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1603708644408-504YCS7PCP9BZBUY85IW/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - What is a Molar Pregnancy? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/the-hfea-donor-conceived-registry monthly 0.5 2020-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1602604030459-LKHYH4V6B24FHHA1HEVU/image-asset.png The Talk - The HFEA Donor Conceived Registry https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/endometrial-receptivity-array-era-test monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1602587460921-YZ56DK69X08LO44WXX4E/shutterstock_1648198750-4.jpg The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity Array (ERA Test) https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/xg3nlr73qreh28oo1ylqhpsqbj4226 monthly 0.5 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1598389816285-0FP2OZ7T1EBGPL2UBFYJ/shutterstock_594582053.jpg The Talk - Fertility Treatments for Cancer Patients https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/egg-freezing-in-ireland monthly 0.5 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1598378250366-Z33SQHR21ZJPQRL7V7NQ/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Egg Freezing in Ireland - So you’re considering egg freezing and you want to know the facts. What is involved, how much does it cost, what are the side effects and in the end, does it guarantee you a healthy baby? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/mwis8aezt97u0w2b21cq1babww14wp monthly 0.5 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1598301656996-9M81HYNSBGK0DRM9B051/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Let’s talk about Premature Menopause - Premature Menopause AKA Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) or Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/fertility-law-germany monthly 0.5 2024-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1598204953654-26MB5U7WIYK7JNUVN5UJ/image-asset.png The Talk - Fertility Law: Germany https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/dhzxnve3pluo2cj146jhak25hvjt5l monthly 0.5 2020-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594840467071-X2HKPE939HV3PTKU8MFP/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Are we on the decline? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/xvpci29f95qnoohfxr7o8cjdiep4vr monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594823867695-359CYI6NCBZ2ZSA9BL7I/shutterstock_1648198750.jpg The Talk - What is an Endometrial Biopsy? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/oyp74ajufi8rzfewyj6byhg3pid6ft monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594810175704-HCJ9637AP0VGFWK4QE9M/shutterstock_1123394903.jpg The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity and RIF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594813867070-CFPRPU2QGMX2WGEAEP8E/Screenshot+2020-07-14+at+17.38.54.png The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity and RIF The tissue of the endometrium grows and develops to become thick and hospitable for an embryo to implant. Following ovulation, there is a transformation of the endometrial cells. The key function of the endometrium is that it needs to support and ongoing pregnancy. Studies have shown that the timing of endometrial receptivity is very important as if implantation occurs too early it can result in miscarriage, and if delayed can cause problems with implantation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594813900344-38U502EMEVKRCJZAQIKG/Screenshot+2020-07-14+at+17.39.23.png The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity and RIF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594818921689-5QSZFKWSFHATHDVLP8Q8/Screenshot+2020-07-15+at+14.14.50.png The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity and RIF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594819095786-S9CU30IKFK0SPRR1X7J0/Screenshot+2020-07-15+at+14.17.31.png The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity and RIF - Anatomical Factors (Uterine anomalies) Endometrial thickness and receptivity Thrombophilia and Connective Tissue Disease Immunological Factors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594818053450-6BHWNS8XXR5EFQJUT9TM/IMG_8657+%281%29.jpg The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity and RIF - During the menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs, the follicle ruptures to release the egg and the corpus luteum produces progesterone. This progesterone maintains the uterine lining. Therefore, the health of the follicle will influence the health of the corpus luteum and the progesterone being released. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1594814986350-2GNA3QMC8FTGH172VBSP/Screenshot+2020-07-15+at+13.09.17.png The Talk - Endometrial Receptivity and RIF https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/lets-talk-about-sperm-donationwhat-is-the-process monthly 0.5 2020-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1592488319938-Z7UM6PDEYOY3MKVUYB9D/Screenshot+2020-06-18+at+14.51.22.png The Talk - Donor Sperm:What are the top questions to ask? - Male factor infertility affects more than 30% of all couples having difficulty conceiving. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/what-is-a-karyotype monthly 0.5 2020-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1592484338121-VZXR83HWQB2AMC8JQ3R2/shutterstock_485544793.jpg The Talk - What is a Karyotype? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/male-infertility-your-questions-answered monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1592298326808-XQTKEINIOAEX3RX99X47/Picture+1.png The Talk - Male Infertility: Your Questions Answered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1592299291787-GWDKK33VPL0O5LUT4FC5/shutterstock_201349553.jpg The Talk - Male Infertility: Your Questions Answered https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/interview-with-nick-from-the-male-infertility-podcast monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1592154897518-O60U1GX45VZSS420TJIE/Screenshot+2020-06-14+at+18.14.18.png The Talk - Interview with Nick from The Male Infertility Podcast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1592151672150-31YUD24KPG3WA31HQ679/nickdenton_k40%40live.co.uk.jpg The Talk - Interview with Nick from The Male Infertility Podcast https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/is-vitamin-d-important monthly 0.5 2020-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1591632093258-Y66VDZBO84BDKXTVB47O/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Is Vitamin D Important? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/is-artificial-sweetener-affecting-fertility monthly 0.5 2020-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1591348688136-JQ2XGD1BNETETMYWPSBE/shutterstock_1095723212.jpg The Talk - Are artificial sweeteners affecting fertility? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/paternal-age-matters monthly 0.5 2020-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1591263754718-PCD6NS03JGF5YOJ0MPM4/figure-43-average-age-of.jpeg The Talk - New ESHRE findings: Paternal age and the risk of spontaneous miscarriage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1591263454861-99MDZQ2BM7WTBZQ0O2R2/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - New ESHRE findings: Paternal age and the risk of spontaneous miscarriage https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/birth-control-pill-may-triple-risk-of-crohns-disease-in-women-with-family-history-of-the-condition monthly 0.5 2020-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1591194160091-FS5GR9GGIORYMO87XZ3V/shutterstock_1357975757.jpg The Talk - Birth Control Pill May Triple Risk Of Crohn's Disease In Women With Family History Of The Condition https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-pregnant monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1590504573385-9I2MNNGU91PFEBM2F5PT/shutterstock_345101900.jpg The Talk - How long does it take to get pregnant? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1590507649710-JJYJIWNW87EGQ17HA7Y1/figure-43-average-age-of.jpeg The Talk - How long does it take to get pregnant? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1590510991625-ACGZHML36T6R92DJLIHL/TFT1.png The Talk - How long does it take to get pregnant? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1590505557601-87MDUB2VH91QUQN76SA5/Screenshot+2020-05-26+at+16.05.23.png The Talk - How long does it take to get pregnant? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/what-is-erectile-dysfunction monthly 0.5 2020-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1589452642377-VZOJ0ILTO4I50JS8CB78/Untitled+design+%284%29.jpg The Talk - What is Erectile Dysfunction? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1589452580114-AKEDVD8XJ7VY4FD7XIKT/shutterstock_275822378.jpg The Talk - What is Erectile Dysfunction? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1589478972674-RVX5WAH36ISDHFJA4U3S/image-asset.png The Talk - What is Erectile Dysfunction? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/nutritionist-melanie-brown-lockdown-a-good-time-to-prepare-for-ivf monthly 0.5 2020-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1589193291142-NCOWX585814ZE43MSBEP/8d7ff9fb-e498-435b-b615-0a5b9c0ecb1b+%281%29.JPG The Talk - Nutritionist Melanie Brown Lockdown: A good time to prepare for IVF? - While we wait for restrictions to lift and IVF units to re-open, let’s talk about some things that are within our control. We asked Melanie Brown, Nutritional Therapist (MSc Nutritional Medicine) specialising in fertility, pre-conception, IVF and pregnancy nutrition, what nutritional advice she can give and some top tips for getting yourself prepared for IVF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1589196726963-GKZDKWV35PA5EWJE9CAD/shutterstock_722718097+%282%29.jpg The Talk - Nutritionist Melanie Brown Lockdown: A good time to prepare for IVF? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1589194785376-SPEMTF9MW860ZVAKAMCZ/Screenshot+2020-04-26+at+17.59.10.png The Talk - Nutritionist Melanie Brown Lockdown: A good time to prepare for IVF? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/whats-happening-with-ivf-treatments-in-the-uae-we-talk-to-the-experts monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1588156516631-HMCIYVL7ZNNUSBAEW4IE/dona.jpg The Talk - What’s happening with IVF treatments in the UAE? We talk to Dr. Donna Pratt - Dr. Donna Pratt Group Medical Director, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Consultant at Bourn Hall Fertility Center UAE https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/ultimate-diet-for-pcos-dr-ayla-coussa monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1588074564440-6RZVWV3LV6PK5CP0EXGN/TTAR9969.JPG The Talk - What is 'The Ultimate Diet' for PCOS? - Ayla’s Tip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1588074066186-JYSU9FA5HOBM0E58J4X6/TTAR9969.JPG The Talk - What is 'The Ultimate Diet' for PCOS? - Dr. Ayla Coussa RD, MSc, PhD Clinical Dietician, Fakih IVF Fertility Center, UAE https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/12-important-facts-about-pcos monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586961303355-YJ4LNA8KMJBK3Y8AR8YR/shutterstock_1662703045.jpg The Talk - 10 important facts about PCOS https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/what-is-an-amniocentesis monthly 0.5 2020-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586792214885-T7425UUXOANKWDQI71I7/shutterstock_1531235039.jpg The Talk - What is an Amniocentesis? - Amniotic fluid is the fluid surrounding the baby. Cells in the amniotic fluid contain the baby’s DNA (Fetal DNA) as well as the mother’s DNA (Maternal DNA). Testing these cells can tell us a lot about the health of the developing baby and diagnose any potential problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586793790410-7KIUD16QN4DHAO8FOY69/shutterstock_1185649264+%281%29.jpg The Talk - What is an Amniocentesis? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1593605284850-C6WMGTS9GPE73H8UNI70/shutterstock_1185649264-4.jpg The Talk - What is an Amniocentesis? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1593605490481-6YHEI86B37C9I4I7HMKI/shutterstock_1531235039-2.jpg The Talk - What is an Amniocentesis? NIPT Testing https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/getting-technical-whole-exome-sequencing monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586790116042-RO7V6MK4B12RBIUZ4FK2/shutterstock_433403203.jpg The Talk - Getting Technical: Whole Exome Sequencing https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/what-is-genetic-testing monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586778415853-1SKQKL2HOQFWTTE0T8KN/shutterstock_1185649264.jpg The Talk - What is Genetic Testing? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586778011171-R287GW0TZLCVMREUZ1PV/shutterstock_1546623131+%281%29.jpg The Talk - What is Genetic Testing? Embryo Biopsy: Under a microscope, a laser is used to open the embryo and cells are aspirated out from the embryo to be tested (day 5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586777820113-5BOG1IVHDCNWLO76FNMU/shutterstock_1546623131+%281%29.jpg The Talk - What is Genetic Testing? - Genetic testing is a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes or proteins. …some cells must be removed from the embryos through a procedure called an ‘embryo biopsy’. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/covid-19-fertility-treatments-qampa monthly 0.5 2020-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1586180742068-Y8W85SK4WEQQ5UQHS5MY/shutterstock_1675978102.jpg The Talk - COVID-19 - Fertility Treatments Q&A - ‘Flattening The Curve’ ‘Flattening the curve’ https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/eshres-updates-assisted-reproduction-and-covid-19 monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585857882185-FL7O5ZFJC36YFEDV7XZ2/IMG_5400.jpg The Talk - ESHRE’s Updates - Assisted Reproduction and COVID-19 - Covid 19 is continuing to spread and ESHRE reaffirms its recommendation to follow local and national government advice, particularly national daily updates. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/thetalk-with-dr-saliha-alfridi monthly 0.5 2020-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585737874843-A27U0IIOB1IA8V1RBF4G/Dr.Saliha.jpg The Talk - The Talk with Dr. Saliha Afridi: Emotional Resilience During Uncertain Times - “Your mindset with which you approach COVID-19 is going to determine the outcome. Life is not what happens to you, it’s what story you choose to tell about what happens to you”. Dr. Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist & Managing Director of The Light House Arabia https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/the-psychological-impact-of-infertility monthly 0.5 2020-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583785169002-OVA3F0TXBNQAIM238MHV/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - The Psychological Impact of Infertility https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/im-gay-what-are-my-options monthly 0.5 2020-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585590522349-FZ4FXJDO4KYZQ4FV8B7S/shutterstock_294218726.jpg The Talk - Same Sex Couples: Surrogacy Options in Ireland https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/was-your-ivf-cut-short-because-of-covid-19 monthly 0.5 2020-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585570009224-MJ59YZQ98PAAER9OWKC6/Untitled+design.jpg The Talk - Was Your IVF Cut Short Because of COVID 19? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/miscarriage monthly 0.5 2020-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585305367778-HEP4XJ9A65IO5LVTKT9S/Untitled+design+copy+3.jpg The Talk - Miscarriage - A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks - with the vast majority of these pregnancy losses occurring in the first trimester (12 weeks). https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/supplements-your-guide monthly 0.5 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585143948056-TSDD4OC2E7UYO7OEABC9/shutterstock_1495951421.jpg The Talk - Supplements: Your Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585142593435-49WPNG4JL40LIRRU3D7E/IMG_1566.jpg The Talk - Supplements: Your Guide - “Can we improve egg quality?” https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/corona-virus-covid-19-and-your-fertility monthly 0.5 2020-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1584198034001-IZ2ESH6KF21QJ94FQ445/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Corona Virus (COVID 19) and Your Fertility - COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. For people who get infected with coronavirus: 80% will have mild illness and make a full recovery within a few weeks 14% will have a more severe illness 6% will have a critical illness https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/your-eggs-battery-pack monthly 0.5 2020-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583885699412-Q0N0CTYQ9A0MKXGPW9I2/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Your Egg’s Battery Pack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583925698853-1XN9HZ48MTSY0J68JSRC/IMG_9484.jpg The Talk - Your Egg’s Battery Pack - Approximately 50-75 mitochondria are present in a single sperm. The sperm's midpiece contains a smaller amount of mitochondria so that a supply of energy is available for the sperm to perform its function of traveling to and later fertilizing the egg. Let’s be real, the sperm needs energy to make the arduous journey up through the uterus and into the fallopian tubes however the egg needs a much larger energy supply for all the incredible work that’s required to make a baby. Fertilization of the egg to produce an embryo, cell division to produce a blastocyst and all of the energy required after that. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/ivf-regulations-ireland monthly 0.5 2020-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583784592163-7ED4EQK15YIXOAZ5F9RE/shutterstock_205606750.jpg The Talk - IVF Regulations UK & Ireland https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/surrogacy-in-ireland monthly 0.5 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1585218064892-BG9J6N9BEXTVRNSZS9XA/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Surrogacy in Ireland - Important things to know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583835817268-W4XUC0IP9DDEFSTVMZUT/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Surrogacy in Ireland https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/trying-to-conceive-but-its-not-happening monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1581004232788-GQH2NCMQF8LB06B665PT/IMG_3781.jpg The Talk - Trying To Conceive - But It’s Not Happening? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1581006469602-B5KVBF96481WXP4ZG4TA/IMG_3794.jpg The Talk - Trying To Conceive - But It’s Not Happening? - Different Types of Uterine Fibroids Subserosal fibroids are located beneath the serosa (the lining membrane on the outside of the uterus). Submucosal (submucous) fibroids are located inside the uterine cavity beneath the inner lining of the uterus. Intramural fibroids are located within the muscular wall of the uterus. A simple trans-vaginal or abdominal ultrasound scan can detect polyps and fibroids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1581007343846-H5VQAMON71OS8LB3YY8A/IMG_3795.jpg The Talk - Trying To Conceive - But It’s Not Happening? - Pain and infertility from endometriosis Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells like the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body. Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells like the ones in the lining of the womb https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/extendthelimit-uk monthly 0.5 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583230588799-FKI4E9RLNIV9E737RMW9/IMG_4558.jpg The Talk - #ExtendTheLimit UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583232340137-I6W2P70MIHIBYZLWQNVI/ExtendTheLimit_Facebook_post.png The Talk - #ExtendTheLimit UK - COVID-19 Update: To ensure patients who have stored sperm, eggs or embryos that are reaching the 10-year storage limit are not be penalised by the suspension of fertility treatment, the Government has extended the usual 10 year storage period by two years. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/period-health-the-essential-nutrients monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582635853685-4YZADTPUL392BX0XF6I8/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Period Health: The Essential Nutrients - Did You Know: Fats are the building blocks of our hormones. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/menstrual-products monthly 0.5 2020-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582623713613-53GCIAA2KS1WJ1KPVV50/Image.jpeg The Talk - Menstrual Products www.beautifulnews.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582624447216-FEZS4K3Q637J4H8V6ZGS/shutterstock_1078662116.jpg The Talk - Menstrual Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583584957890-ZJ8CKTDTVYXK8OMC2IRH/shutterstock_1158717772.jpg The Talk - Menstrual Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1583586385830-IIA3YDW6ZI2R2N5IC0QO/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Menstrual Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582624084549-QTOXGLBY3RSYF7GD994T/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Menstrual Products https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/inside-the-ivf-lab monthly 0.5 2020-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1581250267726-UCS7X90E1M2IQ4PREHXM/shutterstock_261559958.jpg The Talk - Men Listen Up… - Fertility is Male Too! Fertility is Male Too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582452397122-QS9LC6EVDLWR2XAZEOVK/shutterstock_1508808848.jpg The Talk - Men Listen Up… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582452988655-14RB69KFWQO1WQRISFEK/shutterstock_676139677.jpg The Talk - Men Listen Up… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582453343964-OWYGDS114R6RR00HZENV/shutterstock_275822378.jpg The Talk - Men Listen Up… https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/coffee-what-are-the-facts monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582282887160-SMO6Y5CU2A7EGHV5GG1L/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Coffee - What Are The Facts - When your barista knows your usual order, but not your name... https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/egg-freezing-facts-from-the-expert monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582108773956-FAJYP6B1TTVS9UBZJCJ3/Image.jpeg The Talk - Egg Freezing Facts- From The Expert - ‘‘Women need to know that their fertility will inevitably decline with time. They also need to know that they have options to manage this. It is therefore our duty to offer these fertility facts earlier on in life so young women can make informed decisions about their reproductive future at the right time.’’ Embryologist and Lab Director - Christiana Antoniadou https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/egg-freezing-what-are-the-success-rates monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582022082668-WINCRSDLQPCEL31E2QCF/shutterstock_748397776.jpg The Talk - Egg Freezing: What are the success rates? - The data https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/hypothalamic-amenorrhea monthly 0.5 2020-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1581441483139-Q3Q52U6YO9ZAJ61UQLJG/IMG_3975.jpg The Talk - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea - Have your periods suddenly stopped? If you have recently increased your exercise, are experiencing excessive stress, or seriously restricting your food intake and are experiencing absent periods. You may have HA. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sperm-donation-ireland monthly 0.5 2020-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580999471609-7HWQ66QQQ7QVY9R02SYJ/IMG_9185.jpg The Talk - Everything You Need To Know About Sperm Donation - IVF Often offering the best chances for those receiving fertility treatments, the IVF process involves collecting eggs from the woman’s ovaries and placing these together with prepared sperm. The sperm and egg develop into an embryo in special laboratory conditions and are then transferred back into the uterus a few days later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1591177350775-PIQWLL1T308Z3CDF93CK/Untitled+design+%287%29.jpg The Talk - Everything You Need To Know About Sperm Donation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580998993000-FL9F8HGO66ZMO5TXXV18/Untitled+design.jpg The Talk - Everything You Need To Know About Sperm Donation - IUI Intra-Uterine Insemination is a proccess in which specialised medication (in the form of tablets or self- injections) is used to stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs, and a further injection (HCG) is used to release them at the optimum time. Following this, the sperm sample is prepared in the laboratory one hour prior to the procedure, then drawn into a fine catheter and inserted into the uterus. This maximises the chance of pregnancy occurring, as both the egg(s) and sperm are in the reproductive tract at the same time. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/posthumous-sperm-donation-should-it-be-allowed monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580986588549-4Z9N24ZSHVNIY109MUG3/shutterstock_748397776.jpg The Talk - Posthumous sperm donation. Should it be allowed? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/endometriosis-treatment-in-need-of-a-paradigm-shift monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1581000075496-5W47ME4HG3X2CY7NP79A/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Endometriosis Treatment- In need of a paradigm shift https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/wsjil9aiec7khyrjy9lznqwr15ti9t monthly 0.5 2020-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580934015646-B9IYVNVDK4R57INY879S/IMG_3764.jpg The Talk - What is Ovarian Reserve? - Fun Fact Did you know your grandmother carried a part of you inside her womb? But how? Well… A female fetus is born with all the eggs she will ever have in her lifetime. So when your Grandmother was carrying your Mother in her womb you were tiny eggs in your Mother’s ovaries. The three of you have been connected for a very long time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580933287220-WWM9XXMGJTUG7AYZIXS6/IMG_8503.jpg The Talk - What is Ovarian Reserve? - The higher the level of AMH in the blood, the higher the ovarian reserve and a good indicator of your fertility potential. A high AMH can also indicate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580933497600-OX4RHBJOI08FI8RJS5WX/IMG_8514.JPG The Talk - What is Ovarian Reserve? AMH and FSH range by Age (Cycle day 3 blood test) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580933123931-Z915ZK51RHTGMLIX48E7/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - What is Ovarian Reserve? https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/trying-to-conceive-ttc monthly 0.5 2020-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580929447121-8FUKHAG6K0QV5U9BQEPS/shutterstock_1094755388.jpg The Talk - Trying To Conceive ‘TTC’ - There are mixed reviews about the usefulness of waking temperature for women trying to conceive. It does not give any useful information about intercourse timing, because the temperature does not go up to the higher level until after ovulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580855212316-IJQEH32WV2JAM01EHUV9/IMG_3733.jpg The Talk - Trying To Conceive ‘TTC’ - The menstrual cycle is beautifully orchestrated with the monthly goal of achieving a pregnancy. The body really is a wonderful thing. The ovarian hormone estrogen rises during the follicular phase of the cycle, peaking around day 14 (of a typical 28 day cycle). This estrogen peak causes a leutenizing hormone (LH) surge which causes ovulation as well as the cervical mucus to change from a sticky, thick mesh-type secretion that previously prevented sperm penetration to a more wetter, transparent and stretchy, highly fertile mucus. ‘Peak day’ is your most fertile day when the cervical mucus opens like a channel for sperm to swim through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580919813395-YN4NPZ66J1MY0GQASIAB/IMG_3759.jpg The Talk - Trying To Conceive ‘TTC’ - How do I check my cervical mucus? Sensation: Sensation is important and often the most difficult to learn. Throughout the day the presence or absence of secretions is recognised by the sensation at the vulva (the vaginal opening), the way the beginning of a period is noticed. The sensation may be a distinct feeling of dryness, of dampness or moistness, stickiness, wetness, slipperiness or lubrication. Appearance: Soft white toilet tissue is used to blot or wipe the vulva. There may be dampness only on the tissue resulting from vaginal moistness. This moistness soaks into the tissue and any cervical secretions appear raised as a blob on the tissue. It may be white, creamy, opaque, or transparent (clear). Secretions observed on underclothing may have dried slightly causing some alteration in characteristics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580853853613-XX8H4W0SB2IRPNCI4QYH/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Trying To Conceive ‘TTC’ - "People who are concerned about their fertility should be informed that vaginal sexual intercourse every 2-3 days optimises the chance of pregnancy" (NICE 2013) https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/when-should-i-check-my-ovarian-reserve monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580486376523-Y3E0VGPGV0O6SLDG7GUW/IMG_9626.jpg The Talk - When Should I Check My Ovarian Reserve? - Egg Quality With age, egg quality declines and the rate of abnormal eggs increases https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580484251901-W7WIM7S9TALH87F03IIH/shutterstock_1177335142+copy.jpg The Talk - When Should I Check My Ovarian Reserve? - Ovarian Reserve [ ovarian-reserve ] noun Refers to the reproductive potential left within a woman's two ovaries based on number and quality of eggs https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/your-questions-answered-do-birth-control-pills-affect-my-fertility monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580937544407-M2EXD3JCH1SLN9QWGHFD/shutterstock_181674191.jpg The Talk - Your Questions Answered: “Do birth control pills affect my fertility?” https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/toxic-chemicals monthly 0.5 2020-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580416419543-TX4HCR5HD52A75M10PDM/Image+copy+6.jpeg The Talk - Are Toxic Chemicals Hurting Newborns? - It’s really important for everyone to be aware that as much as we might like to believe, the government and important manufacturers are not always protecting the public against toxic chemicals as best they can. There continues to be a debate between the public and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the number of known chemicals currently in commerce. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/your-menstrual-cycle monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580415923116-U90IZ6NUVI25BBA914BK/shutterstock_1495951421.jpg The Talk - Your Menstrual Cycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580415796312-IJK6VD12C8CBQJD1GHIU/shutterstock_1028902843+%281%29.jpg The Talk - Your Menstrual Cycle https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/dont-fear-the-smear monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580414996925-RKK9OB3SKC0FOUI5NCLL/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Don’t Fear the Smear! https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/decreasing-male-fertility-a-myth-or-a-fact monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580413336422-O78VFK3O7CD6QT0V583C/IMG_8895.jpg The Talk - Decreasing male fertility... a myth or a fact? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580413864658-JOEYUFOEPT5MVZLC7RJK/IMG_8902.jpg The Talk - Decreasing male fertility... a myth or a fact? - What causes Sperm DNA Fragmentation? Naturally, sperm DNA fragmentation begins to gradually rise >30 years of age however many other factors can also cause damage. Infection, free radicals, obesity, high fever, elevated testicular temperature (hence the importance of keeping your special bits out of the hot bath), varicocoele, advanced age, poor diet, drug use, cigarette smoking, exposure to environmental and occupational pollutants and increased length of sexual abstinence have all been found to cause sperm DNA fragmentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580414770603-LUA8XGAC72N3HBQZ0SQK/Sperm+.jpg The Talk - Decreasing male fertility... a myth or a fact? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580413447865-JGQQ13FQYG2U83OFAVC0/IMG_8894.jpg The Talk - Decreasing male fertility... a myth or a fact? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580413519412-5OCPJQ3XAGJG7A6RN5F9/IMG_8884.jpg The Talk - Decreasing male fertility... a myth or a fact? - Getting Technical: What is Sperm DNA https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/what-is-ivf-the-process-step-by-step monthly 0.5 2021-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580407115174-NASFLMHSKCJ6JAXDLHW0/IMG_9183.jpg The Talk - What is IVF? The process step by step - Ovum Pick-Up ‘OPU’ or Egg Retrieval - Procedure to retrieve the eggs from the ovaries. Usually done transvaginally (through the vagina) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1593951912811-6UILJMLEP040ACSCL6X2/shutterstock_1201133815.jpg The Talk - What is IVF? The process step by step https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580407902164-6MG0QAHQ7U5G3HLQB9CK/Wake+Up.png The Talk - What is IVF? The process step by step https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580406865127-U3W0ER07JLTS5T6SO5IH/IMG_9052.jpg The Talk - What is IVF? The process step by step - The first ever IVF baby Louise Brown, was born in 1978. Since then, it is estimated that over 7 million children have been born using IVF (ESHRE, 2018). There has been a lot of scientific advancements in the field since 1978 allowing for improvements in all aspects of the IVF process. Read our article on 'Advancements in ART' to find out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580406384299-KLJ5FMIC2ZX0ZU8JNBZH/shutterstock_607661843.jpg The Talk - What is IVF? The process step by step - What is IVF and when is it time to talk about it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580407552548-8KE9HEQ4FO9ZJHYEVFUK/IMG_9424.jpg The Talk - What is IVF? The process step by step - Step 4: Embryo Development Day 0: The day of egg collection and insemination/ICSI Day 1: Fertilization - 'Zygote' Day 2: 4 cells 'Cleavage Stage' Day 3: 6-8 cells Day 4: 16 cells 'Morula' Day 5: >100 cells 'Blastocyst' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580407236649-32DGVUN8BF1BP4200LQK/IMG_9185.jpg The Talk - What is IVF? The process step by step - ICSI Intracytoplasmic sperm injection 'ICSI' whereby a single sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm of the egg https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/your-fertility-work-up-the-basics monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580405534110-UD4HAUN1QDQ4B0T0IG3J/Image-96.jpeg The Talk - Your Fertility Work-Up (The Basics) - Depending on your specific case, your physician may order some of the below blood tests to better understand what is going on. Some tests are better drawn on cycle day 2-3 of your cycle and some can be done at any time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580405965635-CIH5VOJNOCGXOXBLS1YR/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Your Fertility Work-Up (The Basics) - For him https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580405386070-GXI1BT7FM5CDYNDDQIRT/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Your Fertility Work-Up (The Basics) https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/female-contraception-does-it-affect-your-fertility monthly 0.5 2020-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580394901913-GMKMPETKEX0PM8HDDPFV/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Female Contraception: Does it affect your fertility? - How it all works: This is a plastic T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. There are two different options, hormonal or copper IUD's. It is inserted into the uterus by a doctor or a nurse in the clinic and can be kept for up to 3-5 years. The hormonal IUD thickens the cervical mucus, prevents ovulation and thins the lining of the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is >99% effective and has been shown to reduce period pain making them lighter and/or stopping them altogether. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580404797951-4I0SGSHTQZKF92LRB7I4/shutterstock_622448555+%281%29.jpg The Talk - Female Contraception: Does it affect your fertility? - After insertion, you don’t need to do anything or take anything, and it lasts three years (Skyla) or five years (Mirena). It can cause irregular bleeding and spotting during the first three to six months of use. After that, it may completely suppress bleeding or permit a light period. (And in case you’re wondering—yes, that light period is the result of a real menstrual cycle that includes ovulation and the making of progesterone.) Insertion might be painful. But just to clarify: It’s an in-office procedure that takes a few minutes—it’s not surgery. You’ll probably be instructed to take a painkiller like ibuprofen to ease the cramping, or your doctor may decide to use a local anesthetic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580395226090-B9YOXAA1CX50DUI2RNKS/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Female Contraception: Does it affect your fertility? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580395588292-82YJ3K6HBYV29BLWYUEH/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Female Contraception: Does it affect your fertility? - How it all works: A match-stick like thin rod implant inserted into the skin on your upper arm. After a local anesthetic injection, a small incision is made in the arm and the small implant is inserted, the skin is then closed with steri-strips. It releases a synthetic progestin.. Progestin prevents ovulation. It also thickens the mucus in your cervix, which stops sperm from swimming through to your egg. When sperm can’t meet up with an egg, pregnancy can’t happen. It is >99% effective and one of the most effective types of birth control available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580395075921-AAG3ZZ8RC3HFR23VJSO2/image-asset.jpeg The Talk - Female Contraception: Does it affect your fertility? - How it all works: This is a circular plastic ring that is placed into the vagina, continually releasing synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones into the blood stream to prevent pregnancy. It works similarly to the combined pill and is effective for 21 days before needing replacement. One ring provides contraception for a month, so you don't have to think about it every day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580385329482-Q0OVJ33OIJFZHK108LXP/OCP.jpg The Talk - Female Contraception: Does it affect your fertility? - “So many options”, I hear you say. Here we will discuss the different options available so that you can make well informed decisions on what contraception you choose to use. Let's break it down. https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/your-swimmers monthly 0.5 2020-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580991900198-5RFB9AO4DWF0E4S8FXBL/IMG_9484.jpg The Talk - Your Swimmers - The Spermatozoon - 'Sperm' Head: The DNA or nucleus, containing your DNA that when combined with an egg will produce a new individual. The Acrosome, very important for penetrating the egg. Midpiece: The battery pack, responsible for getting that sperm where it needs to be. The Mitochondria is the energy source propelling the sperm forward. Tail: The tail gives the sperm movement, it whips its tail back and forth. We call this 'Motility'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1582456940138-YLBPHU14DT7LD2OWX761/shutterstock_1111354790.jpg The Talk - Your Swimmers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580384178933-50UUR4R8DYPDXR1MUXW9/IMG_8885.jpg The Talk - Your Swimmers https://www.thefertilitytalk.com/the-talk/what-is-an-iui monthly 0.5 2020-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580384744077-MCI7T5ZRIE7OJ449AKWK/IMG_8884.jpg The Talk - What Is An IUI? - Intrauterine Insemination Intrauterine insemination involves injecting sperm directly into a woman's uterus (womb). This gives the sperm a helping hand. The goal is to introduce prepared sperm at a high concentration close to the egg in order to increase the chance of fertilisation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e313f1e4a062e53b5421343/1580342028684-4N8GOUK7400USZ7VWUGF/Untitled+design.jpg The Talk - What Is An IUI? 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Note: OPKs work for many women, however not for all. 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This is beneficial in small doses when for example we have an important presentation at work or a job interview that needs our top attention. 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