Ovarian Reserve and Egg Quality
Assessment of remaining ovarian function through AMH, antral follicle count, and other markers; strategies to optimise egg quality.
All Ovarian Reserve articles
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 6 min
Fresh or Frozen Embryo Transfer: Which Is Best for You?
Dr Raelia Lew explains how fertility specialists choose between fresh and frozen embryo transfer, covering OHSS risk, endometrial receptivity and embryo banking strategy.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 8 min
Factors That Influence IVF Success Rates: What You Need to Know
Explains how IVF success rates are measured and reported, and the age, medical, lifestyle, laboratory and treatment factors that influence live birth outcomes.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 7 min
UNDERSTANDING Ovarian PRP
Detailed clinical guide to ovarian PRP therapy, explaining the procedure, preparation, administration, aftercare and potential risks for improving ovarian reserve.
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Egg Freezing · 15 min
The Egg Freezing Process
A detailed walkthrough of the WHM egg freezing process in six steps, covering fertility assessment, cycle planning, monitoring, retrieval and storage.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome · 8 min
THE LATEST PCOS guidelines
Summarises the updated 2023 international PCOS diagnostic and management guidelines presented at ESHRE Copenhagen, covering diagnosis criteria, screening and treatment options.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 8 min
The Philosophy of Freezing
Dr Raelia Lew explains the rationale for a freeze-first, wave-theory approach to IVF, separating ovarian stimulation from embryo transfer to improve outcomes and reduce OHSS risk.
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Female Fertility · 4 min
When you should consider a Fertility Test & Treatment – A Complete Guide
Explains when to seek fertility testing and treatment, covering conception statistics by age, AMH limitations, egg quality decline and options like IVF and donor eggs.
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Egg Freezing · 4 min
What about freezing my eggs when I am young
Explains why egg quality and quantity decline with age, why freezing eggs young and freezing more eggs improves future success, and what to consider before treatment.
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Ovarian Reserve and Egg Quality · 1 min
New research shows egg quality can be improved with nicotinamide
Summarises evidence that nicotinamide (NAD+) supplementation may support oocyte health and egg quality in women trying to conceive at advanced maternal age.
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Egg Freezing · 2 min
5 Things To Know If You Are Considering Freezing Your Eggs
Dr Raelia Lew's five practical tips for women considering egg freezing, covering timing, egg numbers, lab and specialist choice, and options without a partner.
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Egg Freezing · 4 min
What Is The Best Age To Freeze Your Eggs?
Breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of egg freezing at different ages, from under 25 through to over 38, and cost and yield considerations.
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Egg Freezing · 1 min
When should you freeze your eggs
Argues that egg freezing should be done as early as possible, ideally before 35, since younger eggs are healthier and yield more usable eggs per cycle.
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In Vitro Fertilisation · 5 min
What is my chance of having a baby with IVF? Interpreting IVF clinic success rates in context
Explains factors affecting individual IVF success rates versus published averages, covering age, ovarian reserve, frozen embryos, and genetic screening.
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Egg Freezing · 3 min
Technology revolution: Changes make egg freezing affordable for younger women
Discusses how partnering with an independent lab and personalised care plans has made elective egg freezing more affordable, especially for younger women.
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Egg Freezing · 6 min
WHEN SHOULD YOU START THINKING ABOUT FREEZING YOUR EGGS?
Advises women in their mid-to-late twenties to consider egg freezing early, covering eligibility, the treatment cycle, vitrification, timing and thaw success rates.
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Egg Freezing · 3 min
Don’t wait till it’s too late – When is the best time to Freeze your eggs - for the best results?
Compares the pros and cons of egg freezing in your 20s, 30s and after 35, explaining how age affects egg quality, quantity and treatment costs.
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