Building resilience: Navigating challenges during fertility treatment
Host: Andy Leggat
25 March 2025 @ 7:30PM
Cryopreservation explained: freezing for the future
Host: Dr Sarah Wakeman
11 December 2024 @ 7:30PM
Making modern families: donors, surrogacy & recipients
Host: Dr Sarah Wakeman
27 November 2024 @ 7:00PM
Fertility 101: your guide to understanding fertility
Host: Dr Sam Lepine
25 September 2024 @ 7:00PM
Sex, intimacy, and relationships during fertility treatment
Host: Andy Leggat
22 August 2024 @ 7:30AM
Navigating your fertility
Host: Dr Laura Frampton
16 July 2024 @ 7:00PM
IUI vs IVF: what you need to know
Host: Dr Helen Wemyss
10 June 2024 @ 7:00PM
Nutritional support for endometriosis
Host: Alice Gormack
22 May 2024 @ 7:00PM
Male infertility: The nuts and bolts
Host: Dr Simon Kelly
17 April 2024 @ 7:30PM
Egg freezing: Let's break the ice!
Host: Dr Leigh Searle
28 March 2024 @ 7:00PM
The ultimate guide to PCOS: Everything you need to know
Host: Dr Natalie Burger
27 February 2024 @ 7:30PM
What happens in a typical IVF cycle
Host: Dr Andrew Murray
26 October 2023 @ 7:00PM
Egg freezing: All you need to know
Host: Dr Simon Kelly
29 August 2023 @ 7:30AM
Male infertility: The nuts & bolts
Host: Dr Phill McChesney
18 May 2023 @ 7:00PM
Top 10 possible reasons why you haven’t conceived yet
Host: Dr VP Singh
20 April 2023 @ 7:00PM
What happens in a typical IVF cycle
Host: Dr Lakshmi Ravikanti
22 March 2023 @ 7:30PM
Receiving donated sperm
Host: Dr Sarah Wakeman
23 February 2023 @ 7:30PM
Making modern families
Host: Dr Olivia Stuart
24 May 2022 @ 7:30PM
Navigating your fertility
Host: Dr Michelle Bailey
17 November 2021 @ 7:30PM
Endometriosis & fertility
Host: Dr Phill McChesney
30 September 2021 @ 7:30PM
Miscarriage: why it happened & what is next
Host: Dr Sarah Wakeman
The Biological Clock
This tool indicates:
Natural conception per month if you have no fertility issues
IVF success rate at the same age
When to seek help after months of unsuccessful attempts
If you are concerned at any stage – we recommend booking a doctor appointment or a free nurse consultation. The sooner you make a plan the better your chances in the long term.
When to seek advice early
If you have polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, or have been through a cancer diagnosis; we recommend you get in touch quickly so we can talk you through all your options and give you the greatest possible chance of success.
If you’re a single woman considering motherhood in the future; it’s best to approach us early and consider egg freezing as this can be an option for you while you have a higher ovarian reserve and healthier eggs.
Set your age and the months you’ve been trying to conceive
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Your chance of having a baby per month for fertile couples
Your chance of having a baby per IVF cycle (if experiencing infertility)
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Time to start thinking about seeing your GP or fertility specialist.
Being overweight or underweight can reduce fertility, so it is important to keep your body weight within the normal healthy range.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indication of your body weight and can be calculated by dividing weight by height. You should aim for a BMI of between 20 and 25, as this will optimise your chances of conception.
Woman’s BMI below 19
Even in these modern times, nature knows best. If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.
Being underweight
If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.
BMI’s greater than 30
This can reduce fertility by 50%. Pregnancy for women with a 30+ BMI is often associated with problems such as maternal diabetes, high blood pressure, big babies and increased risk of caesarean section.