January 2017

Looks can be deceiving - How Geri® can help

It's tempting to place a lot of importance on how an embryo looks on the day of embryo transfer. And whilst it's true that better looking embryos are more likely to implant, judging an embryo purely based on how it looks at one moment in time is not especially accurate, nor is it consistent. Genea Medical Director Associate Professor Mark Bowman explains why.

When do I ask for help?

Everyone you ask seems to have a different opinion about how long you should try to conceive naturally before seeking help. The commonly accepted timeframe is after 12 months of regular unprotected sex if you are 35 or younger and after six months if you are over 35. That’s what we advise but there are a few other factors that you should consider alongside the catchphrase.
 

New Year’s Fertility Resolutions

Is having a baby featured on your list of New Year's resolutions? Four of our Fertility Specialists have put together their top fertility advice to help you in the new year.