• Acorn Fertility Blog Collection

    1. Regular periods but not getting pregnant — what could be happening? One of the most common things we hear in fertility clinics is:   “…but my periods are regular, so surely everything should be fine?” Regular periods are reassuring. They usually suggest that your brain, ovaries and uterus are communicating properly and that you are

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  • Endometriosis and IVF — should you freeze eggs / embryos before surgery for endometriosis?

    Endometriosis is one of the commoner causes of difficulty in conceiving. One of the difficult decisions many women face is whether to proceed with surgery first or preserve fertility before surgery. Why surgery can affect ovarian reserve Endometriotic cysts (“endometriomas”) can damage ovarian tissue directly. However, surgery can also reduce ovarian reserve because healthy ovarian

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