IVF Success Plan

IVF Success Plan

Simple, science-backed lifestyle tips proven to increase your chances of succeeding with IVF.

Cut out coffee to minimise risk of losing baby, pregnant women told 23/10/2019

Cut out coffee to minimise risk of losing baby, pregnant women told Women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant, particularly during the first eight weeks, should cut out caffeine entirely to minimise the risk of losing their baby, according to research to be...

The male fertility diet: what you should eat to boost your s***m count 17/10/2019

The male fertility diet: what you should eat to boost your s***m count The world is full of horror stories for men who want to become fathers.

Why tomato puree might improve male fertility 09/10/2019

Why tomato puree might improve male fertility Lycopene - a nutrient found in tomatoes - may boost s***m quality, a study suggests.

Va**ng linked to impaired fertility in young women: Study 03/10/2019

Va**ng linked to impaired fertility in young women: Study Using e-cigarettes -- touted as a safer alternative to regular smoking -- may impair fertility and pregnancy outcomes, according to a study carried out in mice. Many young and pregnant women are using e-cigarettes, but little is known about their effects on fertility and pregnancy outcomes,

14 Things I Wish We’d Known Before We Started Our IVF Journey | IVF Success Plan 19/09/2019

14 Things I Wish We’d Known Before We Started Our IVF Journey | IVF Success Plan We recently ran a survey of our members asking them for the top 3 things they wish they’d known before embarking on their IVF journeys. These are women who have an intimate knowledge and personal experience of the IVF process. The responses were heartfelt and profound. They were so profound, in fa...

Fertility: Eating NUTS boosts s***m quality and supports fertility, according to research 31/01/2019

Fertility: Eating NUTS boosts s***m quality and supports fertility, according to research FERTILITY: Recent research has shown adding a mix of certain nuts in your diet, including almonds, can boost s***m quality and support male fertility.

Repeated miscarriages might actually be caused by men’s weakened s***m, study says 30/01/2019

Repeated miscarriages might actually be caused by men’s weakened s***m, study says Men whose partners struggle with recurrent pregnancy loss, or at least three miscarriages, may have s***m with damaged DNA caused by reactive oxygen species, according to a study in the journal Clinical Chemistry.

Acupuncture Increases Fertility Treatment Success 29/01/2019

Acupuncture Increases Fertility Treatment Success IVF success rates improve with acupuncture.

Men encouraged to freeze their s***m as fertility drops at 45 | IOL 25/01/2019

Men encouraged to freeze their s***m as fertility drops at 45 | IOL Men are putting their fertility on ice as s***m quality plummets after the age of 45.

Dental floss may contain toxic chemicals: Study - Times of India 24/01/2019

Dental floss may contain toxic chemicals: Study - Times of India Science News: Using some types of dental floss may contribute to elevated levels of toxic chemicals in the body which can lead to numerous health problems, a study

At 30-Year Low, U.S. Birth Rate Shows Striking Differences Between States 23/01/2019

At 30-Year Low, U.S. Birth Rate Shows Striking Differences Between States The U.S. birth rate has been declining for years, but some places are more fertile than others, according to federal data. In 2017, only South Dakota and Utah reached the level needed to sustain the current population.

‘Safe’ herbicide in Australian water affects male fertility 22/01/2019

‘Safe’ herbicide in Australian water affects male fertility University of Melbourne scientists have called for the 'safe' herbicide, atrazine, to be banned in Australia after researching its effect on male fertility.

Can Tighter Packaging Lower S***m Counts? 18/01/2019

Can Tighter Packaging Lower S***m Counts? A new study isn't enough to resolve decades of debate, even if many media outlets reported it that way.

Queen's to research affects of items like plastic on fertility 17/01/2019

Queen's to research affects of items like plastic on fertility Endocrine disruptors linked to many health issues

Medically assisted reproduction does not raise risk of preterm birth and low birth weight 16/01/2019

Medically assisted reproduction does not raise risk of preterm birth and low birth weight Couples considering medically assisted reproduction (MAR) because they have difficulty conceiving naturally have feared the possibility of preterm birth (less than 37 weeks of pregnancy) and low birth weight (less than 2.5 kilograms). Doctors often warn prospective parents about these risks.

Spikes In Air Pollution Linked To Higher Rates Of Miscarriage 15/01/2019

Spikes In Air Pollution Linked To Higher Rates Of Miscarriage A mounting number of studies have recently linked poor air quality to a host of nasty health problems, culminating in millions of premature deaths each yea

These fruits are perfect fertility boosters 09/01/2019

These fruits are perfect fertility boosters Find out what ➣ FRUITS for FERTILITY ➣ women and men should eat to conceive soon, and which are better to excludeD from your diet. These fruits are real fertility boosters. Click and read to know more. You will be impressed!

Study Says Paternity Leave May Reduce Fertility 08/01/2019

Study Says Paternity Leave May Reduce Fertility 'Less likely to have an additional child'

8 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About In Vitro Fertilization and Fertility Treatments 21/12/2018

8 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About In Vitro Fertilization and Fertility Treatments If you're going to a fertility clinic, read these facts about in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other infertility treatments that your doctor may not mention.

Smoking cannabis can cause genetic changes to men's s***m, study warns 20/12/2018

Smoking cannabis can cause genetic changes to men's s***m, study warns Researchers suggest that men should stop smoking cannabis for at least six months before trying to start a family

Fertility clinic offers Irish men free s***m health check 13/12/2018

Fertility clinic offers Irish men free s***m health check Institut Marquès is aiming to prove that traditionally linked causes such as stress, tight pants and alcohol do not worsen s***m quality

A Mediterranean diet during pregnancy can lower child's risk of a high BMI 12/12/2018

A Mediterranean diet during pregnancy can lower child's risk of a high BMI Following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy could have a positive effect on a child's BMI according to new research.

Air pollution increases risk of miscarriage, Utah study suggests 07/12/2018

Air pollution increases risk of miscarriage, Utah study suggests Researchers studied data on 1,300 women who visited an emergency department.

From IVF to Miscarriages: 5 Ways We Can Talk About Infertility 06/12/2018

From IVF to Miscarriages: 5 Ways We Can Talk About Infertility By opening up about her struggles with pregnancy, former First Lady Michelle Obama launches a public conversation about something many women suffer in private.

Declining male fertility: Should men worry? : Evewoman - The Standard 05/12/2018

Declining male fertility: Should men worry? : Evewoman - The Standard We’ve known for hundreds of years that male fertility is sensitive to heat

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with lower risk of accelerated growth 05/12/2018

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy associated with lower risk of accelerated growth The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts. This healthy diet pattern has been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults, but few studies have focused on children. A new study, published in the Journal of Pediat...

Drinking tea or coffee during pregnancy REDUCES baby size 04/12/2018

Drinking tea or coffee during pregnancy REDUCES baby size Even women who drink less than the 'safe' cutoff of 200mg caffeine - about two mugs of instant coffee - are more at risk of having low-birth weight newborns, according to a study by University College Dublin.

S***m Counts Continue to Fall 15/10/2018

S***m Counts Continue to Fall Scientists are coming to a consensus that men in America and Europe are experiencing a worsening decrease in fertility. They disagree, however, about why.

Our story

We have two beautiful daughters.

Our little girls are the light of our lives and bring joy every day. They shouldn’y be here, at least not according to the medical profession. The reason is that my wife had leukaemia, not once but twice, and the only treatment options available were intensive chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, each of which can have serious side effects. A bone marrow transplant carries almost certain infertility.

To cut a (very) long story short after she relapsed we underwent some partial IVF cycles in between chemotherapy treatments and managed to produce 8 embryos that were frozen for future use.

5 years on from her bone marrow transplant my wife was cured and we decided it was time to use the embryos and start a family. The transplant had indeed rendered my wife infertile so we knew that we had limited chances of success.