Do you have questions about conceiving or fertility? Ask The Fertility Partnership - £200 voucher to be won

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Whether you’ve experienced problems conceiving in the past or you’re exploring IVF options for the first time, finding the right fertility treatment for you or your partner can seem like a confusing and difficult process. With this in mind, the Fertility Partnership’s expert, Professor Tim Child, is on hand to help answer your questions.

Meet Professor Tim Child:
Tim Child is Medical Director of Oxford Fertility and Group Medical Director of The Fertility Partnership, Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, and Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As of 2021, he was appointed to the board of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) - the Government regulator responsible for making sure fertility clinics and research centres comply with the law.

Here’s what The Fertility Partnership has to say:
“Thinking about fertility treatment can be daunting at the best of times and it's natural to have lots of questions. While there are plenty of small changes you can make to help you conceive, if you need advice about fertility treatment, we’re here to offer understanding and expertise.”

So whatever your question about conceiving or understanding the fertility treatments available to you, please post your questions on this thread for Tim to answer. Tim will be back on the 20th April to answer your questions.

All who share a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnet user will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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*Please note this thread does not constitute personal medical advice, and please do not disclose personal health information on this forum. You should always speak to a GP/healthcare professional in person for advice specific to your situation.

My sister in law has been trying to get pregnant for about 13 years now. She's tried IVF. Is there anything else she can try?

How likely is it that someone who needed Clomid to conceive their first child will need it to conceive subsequent children?

Pregnacare is one of the most popular brands for help with conception and during pregnancy. Is there anything out there that is just as good or better?

My question is regarding Natural IVF cycles (non medicated IVF cycle) - what criteria would this be recommended for couples? What is the success rate for couples who undergo a natural cycle?

Is there any specific diet or supplement which helps improve fertility or is just an overall healthy lifestyle more important, or is it just down to chance/luck?

What's supplements or vitamins can help to prevent miscarriages in a row? When do we get answers?

How can you increase your luteal phase whilst still breastfeeding? We are trying to conceive our third but still nursing our second.

Does the length of luteal phase affect the chances of conception? Instinctively it seems like a short luteal phase would be an issue, but when I was trying to conceive my GP dismissed that concern out of hand.

Can conception vitamins have a positive impact on fertility? What are the important ones? Can B vitamins lengthen your cycle?

I would love to know more about potential impact of autoimmune conditions on fertility and also treatments like MTX and biologic drugs affecting future fertility. My daughter has been on MTX for sometime due to JIA and I want to understand whether she will need to perhaps consider whether this could have affected her fertility once she is older and ready to start a family so that she can factor this into timescales when planning a family once she is grown-up. We have never been told of this as a risk but I have started to hear anecdotally of people who have low ovarian reserves and they believe it is because of the medications and treatments they have had for their JIA when they were younger.

To what extent can a man improve on his sperm count/quality through lifestyle changes alone?

Do you advocate using natural contraception for teenagers - perhaps alongside condoms, assuming they are in a committed relationship?

How important is it to see your doctor before you start trying to conceive?

I've previously been treated for CIN3 cervical changes and cervical erosion. Consultant at my clinic has said I do seem to have a shorter cervix and may need s cervical stitch if I become pregnant. Could this be affecting my ability to conceive? Struggling despite otherwise having no known issues (normal AMH, under 35, hycosy normal, using donor sperm of high quality). Thanks

Should all women who are diagnosed with PCOS assume that their fertility will e affected, or only of their cycles are very erratic?

To what extent does an embryos quality before cryopreservation affect outcomes of successful pregnancy?

I’m 44 and have started missing periods and having an irregular cycle; does this mean my fertility is realistically over?

If there is one piece of advice you could give to couples TTC, what would it be?

I've been diagnosed with early menopause at 35. Is IVF possible? Is there any point in trying to harvest any eggs I have left? Also do private clinics have the same rules about BMI as NHS?

I am 42 and been trying to conceive for 4 years.
My question is - is it possible that I am just not ovulating even though I have regular periods?
Do regular periods always mean you are ovulating?
Thank you

Does suffering with endometriosis (particularly on ovaries) mean you always have a high FSH? At what level does it normally mean you won't be able to conceive naturally?

Also if you have a high FSH does it mean you will go through or more likely to go through an early menopause?

What causes fragmentation in embryos during ivf? And what can be done to prevent this in future cycles?

Hi Everyone
I am 35 and ttc for the past 3 months
I have severe periods and for the last month I use ovulation testing kit to see when I ovulate. I didn’t get pregnant this month and got period really bad and now I am worried If something is wrong with me?

How will fibroids in the uterus area (identified by a scan) affect pregnancy?

My partner has a low sperm count (diagnosed through testing 9 million sperm per millilitre. with non-progressive motility) we have been TTC but feel it is a putting a strain on us both, we have both considered donor sperm insemination as an alternative - but want this to be the last resort,
would you think there is any hope for us ?