Posts by Rihannah Leech-Ratchford - Page 29 of 47

14th September 2013 / Advice

Should you ever switch IVF clinics?

At Manchester Fertility sometimes we hear from patients who are enquiring about treatment with us, when they’re already under the care of a different clinic …

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13th September 2013 / Fertility

Semen analysis: What we look for and what results mean

Did you know that in around a third of cases of infertility, the issue lies with the man? Problems with sperm are common. Some men …

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a couple choosing an IVF clinic
12th September 2013 / IVF

What are short & long protocols in IVF?

If you’re undergoing IVF or infertility treatment, which involves stimulating the ovaries, you will most likely hear the terms ‘long protocol’ or ‘short protocol’ at …

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7th September 2013 / Infertility

PCOS and infertility treatment: How we can help you

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of fertility problems. PCOS causes problems with ovulation and menstrual cycle, making it difficult to conceive naturally …

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29th August 2013 / Infertility

Can antioxidants help your IVF cycle success?

When you’re going through IVF we understand that you’ll want to maximise your chances of success, and this may involve you wanting to try dietary …

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26th August 2013 / Treatments

Single Embryo Transfer: Do you get a choice?

If you’re about to begin IVF treatment, you may have come across the term ‘Single Embryo Transfer’ or SET. This is when only one, good …

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22nd August 2013 / Advice

Low sperm count: Your treatment options

Did you know that up to a fifth of men have a low sperm count? This means that you don’t have as much sperm in …

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19th August 2013 / Treatments

Your first consultant appointment: What happens

We understand that booking your first appointment with one of our consultants can be daunting time. Will you need tests at the appointment? Will you …

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15th August 2013 / Treatments

Does freezing surgically-retrieved sperm affect success?

For some men, their only hope of using their own sperm to have a family of their own is to undergo a procedure called Surgical …

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12th August 2013 / Treatments

Having children after a vasectomy: How we can help

If you’ve had a vasectomy but would now like to have children, it is often possible to reverse the vasectomy to help you conceive a …

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7th August 2013 / Advice

Fertility facts: What you need to know about your fertility

If you’ve been trying to have a baby for a while without success, you may be wondering if you’re infertile. Here’s some top fertility facts …

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5th August 2013 / Advice

Does your weight affect your chances of IVF success using donor eggs?

Many studies have shown that your weight can affect your chances of success from IVF treatment if you’re using your own eggs, but now a …

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