Infertility

A large population study using two analytical approaches finds a consistent association between BMI measurements and subfertility; a predicted BMI of 23 in women and 25 kg/m2 in men was linked to the lowest subfertility risk. A large population study has found a ‘causal effect’ of obesity on subfertility in both men and women. This …

Fertility treatments require both:  Eggs and Sperm to be processed Up to 50% of infertility cases are linked to males and sperm health.  So healthy sperm is an essential element of a successful fertility cycle.   Traditional sperm processing by centrifugation increases fragmented DNA and cellular stress, damaging the very building blocks of life, and reducing …

Breaking the taboo around miscarriage. Miscarriage remains a taboo topic for many, which can leave women and couples feeling isolated and looking for much-needed support. Time, and time again, research has shown that one in four known pregnancies or up to 20 per cent pregnancies, end in miscarriage. While the research attempts to show how …

“Proper thyroid function is key when trying to conceive and deliver a healthy baby. At the beginning of development, the fetus relies only on the thyroid hormones produced by the mother, and these hormones pass through the placenta to the fetus. Therefore, examination of thyroid function is a standard part of any initial examination in …

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. According to The Who, there were 570 000 women diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in 2018, 99% of cases are due to HPV infections. What you need to know about Cervical Cancer According to our Sr. IVF Physician, Dr. Švabíková Ph.D.: Cervical cancer is …

The reality of our current society has drastically changed compared to our parent’s generation. The truth is, that getting pregnant in your 40s is becoming common ground. We have enormous life opportunities that we want to explore, we want to create a safe environment for our future children, we want to make sure we are …

We often receive questions from couples trying to conceive regarding how long is “too long”?  -Age and the time you have been trying to conceive are key. Each case is individual.  Before going into thorough fertility testing, it is wise to start with a basic fertility checkup, this will give you a better perspective.  Here is …

July and September are Sickle Cell Awareness Months in the U.K. and U.S.A. Sickle cell disease is a relatively common genetic disorder that IVF & Genetic testing (PGT-M) can help prevent – around one in 10 African-Americans is a carrier for this trait. Other groups can carry sickle cell trait as well, including Hispanics, Caribbean, …

Dr. Sonja Lazarovska is a world-known gynecologist and fertility specialist. “Dr. Sonja”, as patients like to call her, has changed the lives of thousands of couples by bringing the joy of parenthood into their homes.  Dr. Sonja Lazarovska lives and works in Prague, where she has lived for more than 30 years. She has helped …