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What to do when you’re having trouble getting pregnant

We know that when your dream to have a baby doesn’t go according to plan it can make you feel anxious, but don’t worry – you’re not alone.

Fertility issues are more common than most people realise and as many as 1 in 6 couples will need a little extra help to have a baby. With the expertise of our Fertility Specialists, we’ll put you on the best possible treatment plan with the highest chance of success.

How long should I try before getting help?

There’s lots of conflicting advice about how long to try for a baby naturally before seeking extra help. Our Fertility Specialists advise getting a Fertility Check-up after trying for 3-6 months without a pregnancy, assuming you’ve been having regular intercourse around the time of ovulation. Our Fertility Check-ups include a useful series of tests that can reveal vital information about how fertile you are and whether you might need fertility treatment to help you have a baby.
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How long should I try before getting help?

There’s lots of conflicting advice about how long to try for a baby naturally before seeking extra help. Our Fertility Specialists advise getting a Fertility Check-up after trying for 3-6 months without a pregnancy, assuming you’ve been having regular intercourse around the time of ovulation. Our Fertility Check-ups include a useful series of tests that can reveal vital information about how fertile you are and whether you might need fertility treatment to help you have a baby.
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Will I need IVF?

Every person’s fertility journey is unique and we’ll do everything we can to understand yours before offering a treatment plan. The first step will be a discussion between you and your doctor, followed by our thoughtful and thorough screening process to identify the issues that might be preventing you from conceiving.

Once we have a complete picture of your fertility health, we may recommend IVF or IUI along with any other supplementary treatments we believe will give you the best chance of having a baby. Alternatively, we may simply tell you to keep trying naturally, while we keep an eye on you.

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Pregnancy after recurrent miscarriages

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It’s estimated that 1 in 8 pregnancies end in miscarriage but that doesn’t make it any easier when it happens to you. As there are many factors involved in early or late miscarriage, from chromosomal and uterine abnormalities to infections and immune factors, our initial focus will be to understand the issues that might be causing yours.
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Reduce the risk of miscarriage with PGT-A

Research by independent studies proves that using PGT-A tests on embryo's can double or triple your chances of a live birth.

The cause of miscarriage are multiple and our experts will recommend all the advanced tests at an early stage to prepare you for a successful pregnancy and birth. 

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Pregnancy Success

Increase the chances of having a successful pregnancy by identifying chromosomally normal embryos during in vitro fertilization,  minimizing the risk of implantation failure and miscarriage.

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Get the reassurance you need

If you’re trying for a baby and undergoing IVF, you’ll want to give yourself the best chance of success. For added peace of mind, we offer a range of advanced tests to help understand what might be causing your fertility issues – so we can make a plan to put them right.
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Hear from our patients

We’re passionate about helping our patients become parents, regardless of their age or medical history. Hear about their unique fertility journeys and experiences with our clinic below.

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Get the reassurance you need

If you’re trying for a baby and undergoing IVF, you’ll want to give yourself the best chance of success. For added peace of mind, we offer a range of advanced tests to help understand what might be causing your fertility issues – so we can make a plan to put them right.
See advanced tests & investigations See advanced tests & investigations
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Hear from our patients

We’re passionate about helping our patients become parents, regardless of their age or medical history. Hear about their unique fertility journeys and experiences with our clinic below.

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“Like every couple, we just assumed we would get pregnant right away”

- Alice, IVF patient

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“Six years ago HSFC changed my life for the better”

- Mum Nikki

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