Can women’s bodies “filter out” unwanted sperm?
New research has helped us learn that various chemicals that occur naturally in the female reproductive tract may actually improve or impair the sperm’s chance for reaching the egg....
Coping with Father’s Day
Much like how Mother's Day can be especially hard on women facing infertility, so too can Father’s Day be hard for men. ...
Sperm do not swim, they spin
Sperm plays a vital role in the fertilisation of almost every living organism, but now research reveals how they swim, and it's not what you probably think....
Which is better: fresh or frozen embryo transfers?
While some clinics have adopted frozen embryo transfers in the belief it improves pregnancy outcomes, research shows that's not the case....
Can your Vitamin D levels help lower your risk of COVID-19 infection?
Vitamin D already plays an important role in fertility, but it could also hold promise with COVID-19....
Can e-cigarettes damage your sperm?
A new study released from the University of Copenhagen has identified a troubling link between the use of e-cigarettes and reduced semen quality....
What can cause infertility?
While infertility is often implied to be a female issue, a third of infertility faces are due to male infertility....
Another essential antioxidant: Vitamin E
Many people associate vitamin E with healthy skin, however it's another essential antioxidant beneficial for fertility....
Fatty Acids & Obesity
A recent study published has once again revealed the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and healthy weight during your fertility journey....
Antioxidants and stress
Genetic integrity is important when it comes to your fertility. As we age, the levels of oxidative stress in our cells increase. ...
The Importance of Vitamin B12
Why is vitamin B12 so important? It's fundamental to a range of biological processes such as DNA synthesis, cell division, and cell and tissue repair....
New research reveals the egg chooses the sperm
A new study has revealed the a woman's eggs may play a crucial role in selecting sperm. ...
Why you should keep up your Vitamin C
We have all learnt that vitamin C is one of the most effective nutrients that helps maintain a healthy immune system, but what does it mean for your fertility? ...
The importance of folate
As folate plays an essential role during cell division and DNA synthesis, it has been associated with sperm concentration and quality, especially when looking at DNA integrity. ...
Six tips to help you survive Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be a hard time for women struggling with fertility. Here are six tips to help during this time. ...
The importance of antioxidants
There's a reason why it's important you get your antioxidants, and it's partly because of oxidative stress, which can lead to poor egg quality in IVF. ...