Blog – Advice posts

Ovulation Induction Explained: Clomid, Letrozole and Natural Cycles
21st May 2026 / Advice, Fertility

Ovulation Induction Explained: Clomid, Letrozole and Natural Cycles

For many people trying to conceive, ovulation happens naturally each month without any intervention. However, for some women, ovulation may be irregular, infrequent, or may …

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Sperm Motility Explained: What It Means and How to Improve It
13th May 2026 / Advice

Sperm Motility Explained: What It Means and How to Improve It

When trying to conceive, sperm health plays a crucial role. While many people focus on sperm count, sperm motility and how well sperm move is …

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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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NHS IVF Changes in Greater Manchester: What They Mean for Patients Exploring Fertility Treatment
8th April 2026 / Advice

NHS IVF Changes in Greater Manchester: What They Mean for Patients Exploring Fertility Treatment

Recent discussions around NHS IVF funding in multiple regions of England (including Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Sussex and South Yorkshire) have highlighted the challenges many …

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Preparing for IVF: Everything you need to know
27th February 2026 / Advice

Preparing for IVF: Everything you need to know

Nearly 1.5 million cycles of fertility treatment have taken place in the last 20 years, according to data collected by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology …

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Diet, fertility and IVF: Tips to reduce your BMI and get your body ready for IVF
1st December 2025 / Advice

Diet, fertility and IVF: Tips to reduce your BMI and get your body ready for IVF

Being overweight can affect your chances of conceiving naturally, while it is perfectly possible to have a happy, healthy pregnancy and birth when you are …

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What is PCOS?
20th October 2025 / Advice, Infertility, Treatments

From PMOS to Pregnancy - How Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome Impacts Fertility

PMOS – or Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome – is a hormonal condition that many women encounter. It’s more common than you might think, affecting roughly …

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Fertility In The Workplace: How Companies Can Support Employees on their Journey
7th November 2024 / Advice

Fertility In The Workplace: How Companies Can Support Employees on their Journey

1 in 6 people in the workplace will struggle with their fertility, even if you don’t need fertility treatment it’s likely one of your colleagues …

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Fertility In Mind, tailored support for every patient
4th November 2024 / Advice

Fertility In Mind: Tailored Support for Every Patient

Your pathway to parenthood is unique, as is how you feel about starting your family through fertility treatment. Some people will always know they need …

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Two women at the clinic discussing frozen embryo transfer
9th September 2024 / Advice

Embryo Transfer Advice: Our Essential Tips

If you are having your embryos transferred following IVF or ICSI treatment, we know how difficult this time can be for you and how you …

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Mel Johnson – The Stork & I - with her baby
13th June 2024 / Advice

Challenging 4 Common Stereotypes about Solo Parenthood

At Manchester Fertility, we are committed to supporting individuals on their unique paths to parenthood. We are delighted to introduce a guest blog from Mel …

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Choosing a sperm donor single woman
3rd June 2024 / Advice

Single & Choosing a Sperm Donor: The 3 Main Things to Consider

Choosing a sperm donor is one of the most exciting parts of treatment when you are having a baby on your own. But it can …

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