Posts by Sister Samantha Potts

Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
16th April 2026 / Advice

Blocked Fallopian Tubes: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Blocked fallopian tubes are a common cause of female infertility. If you have been trying to conceive without success, understanding how the fallopian tubes work …

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How Long Is a Normal Cycle and When Are You Most Fertile?
30th March 2026 / Fertility

How Long Is a Normal Cycle and When Are You Most Fertile?

Understanding your menstrual cycle is one of the most important steps in taking control of your reproductive health. Whether you're trying to conceive, planning ahead, …

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The Menstrual Cycle and Fertility: When Is the Best Time to Conceive?
23rd March 2026 / Fertility

The Menstrual Cycle and Fertility: When Is the Best Time to Conceive?

Understanding the menstrual cycle is one of the most important steps for anyone trying to conceive. While many people know that ovulation plays a key …

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Female Fertility Tests: What to Expect and When to Get Tested
3rd March 2026 / Fertility

Female Fertility Tests: What to Expect and When to Get Tested

If you want reassurance regarding your fertility, it might be time to investigate your fertility health in more detail with fertility testing. Whether you’re planning …

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what happens embryo transfer ivf
12th November 2025 / IVF

What To Expect After Embryo Transfer: The First 14 Days Explained

Embryo transfer is one of the most exciting stages of your IVF journey, and it also marks the very start of the two-week wait. We …

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Woman holding new born child
5th November 2025 / IVF

Quick Guide to IVF Medications

If you’re starting your In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) journey, the first stage is exciting, if not a little daunting – after all, there's so much …

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What is Secondary Infertility?
5th June 2023 / Advice, Fertility, General, Infertility

What is Secondary Infertility?

Secondary infertility is a person or couple's inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after having one or more successful pregnancies without assisted …

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Advancements in Reproductive Technology – AI & Fertility
1st June 2023 / Fertility, General, IVF

Advancements in Reproductive Technology – AI & Fertility

Reproductive technology has come a long way since 1978, when the world’s first ‘test-tube baby’ was born, and since 1985 when the UK welcomed the …

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Manchester Fertility nurses and midwives
9th May 2023 / General

Celebrating International Nurses Day with Manchester Fertility

At Manchester Fertility, we are proud to show our support in celebrating the vital role nurses, and midwives play in fertility treatment and healthcare. International …

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International Day of the Midwife 2023 - Meet Lynsey, Our Senior Fertility Midwife
4th May 2023 / I Love My Job

International Day of the Midwife 2023 - Meet Lynsey, Our Senior Fertility Midwife

On May 5th 2023, midwives across the world will be observing International Day of the Midwife (IDM), a time of celebration that honours the efforts …

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Who should consider egg freezing
20th December 2022 / Treatments

Who Should Consider Egg Freezing? Age, Medical Reasons and Future Planning

Egg Freezing is a form of fertility preservation. It involves collecting a person's eggs, freezing and then storing them - often with the intention of …

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Single woman
12th August 2021 / Fertility, IVF, Treatments

Fertility treatment options for single women

If you’re a single woman and you’re thinking about starting a family, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. It’s completely natural to want to …

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