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How can menstrual health, menopause and fertility impact the workplace – and what can employers do to support their employees?

It’s National Surrogacy Week from the 1st to the 7th of August! Discover what surrogacy is, who is best suited for and what’s involved…

As a single person, there are various ways to become a parent. So, where do you start? In this blog, on our website and through our dedicated channel of experts, we can help you to explore your options.

There’s no doubt that struggling to conceive, being diagnosed with infertility and then going through treatment, is emotionally, physically and mentally draining. Increased hope, followed by despair, cycles of medication and treatment, as well as medical appointments, can all take their toll.

Find out how endometriosis can impact fertility and pregnancy and explore options for managing the condition.

After treatment you will be so excited and eager to take a pregnancy test; but when should you do it and what should you expect in the days and weeks following embryo transfer?

New research is continually taking place to help couples and individuals who are unable to conceive naturally, through intercourse. Egg donation is just one way that can help otherwise infertile people, to become pregnant.

IVF is certainly a great option for many people, but how do you know if it’s right for you? Discover in this blog why IVF is often referred to as a journey and how you can prepare beforehand.

Yoga has been around for thousands of years, originating in India and only becoming popular in the western world in more recent years. It is often practised for health and relaxation and involves breath control and meditation.

Some professionals have pointed out that if it is not impossible for women to get pregnant naturally in their 50s, that women in their 50s should not be denied the opportunity to have IVF or other fertility treatment.

Natural Killer cells are a part of the body’s immune system and every organ has them. They are important, as they help to fight against cancer and infection. They also play a vital role in helping with conception, however, having too few, or too many of them, may lead to infertility or miscarriage. So, what do you need to know about them and can anything be done to counteract the negative effects?

While you cannot improve the quality or increase the quantity of your eggs, you can take measures to preserve and protect them in the best way possible, in order to give yourself the best chance of conceiving.