By Denise Donati You have just been told that you could have endometriosis – now what? Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition that affects approximately 10 – 15 per cent of women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus/womb (called the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. The displaced tissue commonly grows on … Read More

We see a lot of ladies come to Fertility Solutions for fertility treatment suggesting that the doctor they were seeing encouraged them to have a laparoscopy as part of their fertility workup. They then ask us what our position is on this. Well, that is a great question indeed and one that I am sure creates … Read More

If you have read our page on how to get pregnant, you may have discovered that one of the problems facing a couple’s ability to conceive is being overweight. By staying in good shape and trying to eat well, you and your partner have the best chance at having a baby. Here are some healthy … Read More

Starting a family is exciting! Once you have made the decision, you’d probably like to get pregnant straight away. Following are helpful tips that will assist you in your quest for a baby – and what you can do if, despite doing all the right things, it’s still not happening. Here are twelve tips to … Read More

Today there are many fertility clinics to choose from, so many that it is often difficult for patients to know which program is the best for them. Below are a few ideas that should be explored and considered when searching for a unit that suits both your requirements. It is important to look at the … Read More

The following factors can help determine your success with IVF treatment: Whether you have had a pregnancy before Having previously been pregnant (either on or off treatment) increases the chance that you will be successful again. Your response to treatment Some women do not develop follicles in response to the medications, and others do, for … Read More

By Denise Donati As a nurse working in the area of infertility for nearly 20 years and now running my own IVF clinic, I have seen many people over the years come to the clinic having heard a lot of myths about getting pregnant and often making the same mistakes. Generally the mistakes relate to … Read More

If the semen (fluid) that you ejaculate during an orgasm is abnormal, you might be suffering from low sperm count. Your sperm count should be 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen to be considered normal. Infertility affects 15 percent of healthy couples, and of those cases, males are the cause 40 percent of the … Read More

When couples are having trouble conceiving – typically after one year of trying – the issue can be from either by the male or female. Before you can be sure, you should have fertility tests done. A medical professional can only diagnose infertility after a series of tests have been administered. In cases of infertility, … Read More

One in every three women is infertile but the causes of infertility vary. One of the most common causes is poor egg quality decreasing the chances of your eggs developing into a baby. You can still get pregnant but poor egg quality can make things more difficult. Thanks to modern technology, more and more options … Read More