https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/Read our blog to find out news about our clinic and also IVF treatments.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/covid-19-travel-recommendations-per-countryWhat can I expect when departing from other countries? Take a look at country-level recommendations that relate to Covid-19.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/ivf-treatments-following-covid19-pandemicThe long pause on patient’s treatment cycles due to COVID-19 is finally over. Newlife IVF Greece is back, and we are ready to extend our helping hand in assisting you achieve the family of your dreams...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/effects-of-covid-19-stress-on-fertilityTrying to achieve a pregnancy can be a stressful process especially when going through IVF. Patients long to create a family and have invested greatly in a procedure that can be emotionally and physically draining until they finally have a positive result...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/covid-19-pregnancyDo pregnant women face special risks from COVID-19? Is there any negative effect of the virus on sperm, oocytes or the fertility potential of the individuals?https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/covid-19-updateFurther to our last announcement (https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/covid-19/), new measures will be applied in view of the rapid increase of Covid-19 cases...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/covid-19Due to the corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic, special measures and conditions will be applied effective immediately.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/world-cancer-day-2020Although there is still much more to be done, 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day and is the year to ignite action, accelerate the reduction of unnecessary cancer deaths and to achieve equal access to cancer care for all...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/can-yoga-boost-my-fertilityFailing to conceive can be a devastating outcome for any woman. Whether it comes after a miscarriage or a series of fruitless attempts, it is heartbreaking to see a pregnancy test illustrating a negative result. But what if you realise that participating in yoga sessions regularly could help you boost fertility?https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/can-diabetes-mellitus-affect-women-fertilityDiabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/does-our-patients-visit-us-because-of-the-IVF-postcode-lotteryFertility treatments in many countries are funded by the national health system. In the UK, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the body making all recommendations about who should have access to IVF treatment...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/the-relationship-between-uterine-abnormalities-and-infertilityUterine abnormalities can be congenital - something you are born with - or they can develop over time...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/new-methods-to-select-healthy-sperm-in-labIt is estimated that approximately 15% of couples seek help to overcome infertility problems. Male factor is a reason behind one third of couples’ infertility problems. The remaining two thirds seem to be equally distributed between female-related problems and a mixture of unexplained causes and combinations of male and female factors, respectively...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/time-lapse-imaging-embryoscopeIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of the fastest developing fields in medicine. Until today, it has been estimated that over 6 million children have been born as a result of IVF treatments. Despite the technical developments of the last decades, there are still problems associated with the treatments...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/fertility-preservationA type of procedure used to help keep a person’s ability to have children. Fertility preservation involves freezing and storing sperm or eggs (gametes), ovarian reproductive material or embryos for use in a person’s future fertility treatment...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/psychological-impact-of-infertilityIt’s so hard to put words together when describing human emotions, especially when dealing with infertility. Just think about it for a moment. Even if you are here reading this article for the right reasons or out of curiosity or just simply by mistake, take a moment, close your eyes and think...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/acupuncture-helps-infertilityAcupuncture has been used in traditional Chinese medicine, for a whole range of illnesses and conditions. The theory behind this treatment is that the acupuncturist stimulates specific points on the body, which reside on channels or meridians, in order to balance the vital energy (Qi) flow through the body...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/am-I-too-old-to-become-safely-pregnancyOne of the most frequent questions received by IVF units is that of "Am I too old to become safely pregnant?". This has become even more common, nowadays, as women choose to postpone motherhood for academic or career thriving purposes, which usually leads them towards finding a suitable partner later in life...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/importance-of-data-protection-and-privacyHere at Newlife IVF, we consider the protection and security of personal data a matter of high importance and priority due to the extremely sensitive environment in which we operate...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/does-ivf-increase-cancer-riskThere is a continuing debate since the 1990s regarding the association between infertility, use of assisted reproduction techniques (ART), infertility treatment and cancer, especially gynaecological and breast cancer...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/ivf-treatment-postcode-lottery-system-in-UKFertility treatments in many countries are funded by the national health system. In the UK, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the body making all recommendations about who should have access to IVF treatment on the NHS in England and Wales...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/first-licensed-ivf-unit-in-greeceNewlife IVF Greece is committed towards ensuring the provision of high-standard care, excellent statistical results and safety.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/greek-legislation-for-seropositive-people-seeking-ivfHere is all the information you need regarding the Greek legislation for seropositive people seeking IVFhttps://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/can-stress-prevent-me-from-getting-pregnantGet informed about the correlation between stress and infertility problemshttps://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/does-being-overweight-affect-male-fertilityBodyweight can often be a delicate topic, but it is necessary to address it, as it can have a huge effect on a person’s overall health as well as the capability to reproduce...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/how-can-exercise-boost-my-fertilityLearn about the importance of regular physical activity for improving your fertility.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/how-accurate-is-a-pregnancy-testA pregnancy test can inform you whether you are pregnant. This blog post provides answers to some of the most common questions about pregnancy tests.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/use-and-misuse-of-statistics-in-ivf-sectorThere has been a lot of discussion over the last few years and moreover so recently regarding the accuracy of success rates following IVF treatment, as they are reported by various fertility clinics all over the world. https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/10-tips-to-boost-your-spermNowadays, thousands of couples around the globe face fertility problems, with male factor accounting for over 40% of the cases.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/secondary-infertility-what-you-need-to-knowSecondary infertility is a term that many women and couples all over the world are familiar with. As the word itself describes, secondary infertility, is practically the inability to conceive or give birth to a child following a previously successful pregnancy. https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/iso-certification-by-tuv-hellas-2018Newlife IVF Greece has successfully completed the required controls for the acquisition of the certification based on the accredited quality system EN 15224: 2012, offered by the reputable and internationally recognized Certification Body TÜV HELLAS.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/newlife-ivf-greece-receives-patient-service-award-2018We are delighted to announce that our clinic has been awarded the annual WhatClinic Patient Service Award for providing excellent customer services.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/preimplantation-genetic-screening-pgs-needThat is definitely, a tricky question. Many women above 40, and generally couples pursuing treatment, reaching a certain point in their lives, where they start exploring their IVF options, have heard at least once, the scary word of PGS.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/10-tips-to-boost-your-fertilityRead a series of tips that can help you increase your chances of getting pregnant.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/improving-egg-quality-for-better-successOne of the most frequent questions we receive from our patients trying to conceive is how can they improve their egg quality. An internet search will indicate many solutions: vitamin supplements, herbal concoctions, new techniques such as ovarian rejuvenation and PRP treatments. But really, do any of these solutions work? What should be the steps followed to improve egg quality?https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/10-tips-for-choosing-IVF-treatment-abroadAn increasing number of people consider travelling abroad for fertility treatment. The reason for this is the fact that certain types of treatment are not available in their home countries - egg donation for example, long waiting lists or treatment related costs. Anyone who has gone through or is going through IVF treatment is aware that this is emotionally demanding for any affected individual...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/experiencing-the-fertility-showVisiting the Fertility Show as an exhibitor for the first time seemed like a challenging and yet thrilling experience to me. As an International Patient Coordinator at Newlife IVF Greece, I have been generally dealing with patients from all over the world...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/frozen-embryo-transferThe term frozen embryo transfer (FET) refers to the treatment cycles that are carried out when we already have the embryos cryopreserved and we just focus on preparing the endometrial lining...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/people-from-uk-seek-ivf-treatment-in-greeceOver the past couple of years we have encountered an increase in our patient numbers from the UK. The main reasons why people seek treatment abroad are...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/azoospermiaThe prevalence of azoospermia is approximately 1% among all men and ranges between 10% and 15% among infertile men...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/4-ways-to-boost-male-fertilityInfertility is becoming a more common problem amongst the general population and male factor is responsible in over 40% of the cases...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/how-egg-donation-worksRead about how egg donation works at Newlife IVF Greece. The whole process can be separated in 6 simple steps.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/three-dimensional-ultrasound-scans-replace-diagnostic-hysteroscopyIt is well known from medical studies that conditions which distort the anatomy of the endometrial cavity can reduce pregnancy rates following IVF treatment...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/how-we-choose-egg-donorsOne of the most common questions I have from people interested in egg donation treatment cycles is how we actually recruit donors and also how we choose a specific one for them, as all of our egg donation cycles are run on a one to one basis...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/can-ivf-treatment-provide-answers-to-unexplained-infertility-casesIVF was initially developed for the treatment of infertile women with closed fallopian tubes, only to become today the best option for many infertile couples with different problems, who want to maximize their chances of becoming parents.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/newlife-ivf-brochureCheck out our new brochure...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/fertility-show-lectureOur clinical director Dr Dimitrios Dovas has been invited to give a lecture in the London Fertility Show 2015https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/single-fertility-treatment-greeceMany women nowadays for various reasons choose to start a family on their own...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/ivf-cost-greece-ukThe cost of IVF treatment varies from clinic to clinic and from country to country. Within Europe, Greece is considered to be a very affordable destination for IVF...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/top-reasons-for-coming-to-greece-for-ivf-treatmentAs the international patient coordinator at Newlife IVF in Thessaloniki Greece, I receive many emails on a daily basis from people facing problems in having IVF treatment in their own home countries. The main reasons that they seek treatment abroad are...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/ivf-treatment-abroad-infographic https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/infertility-network-ukNewlife IVF is really pleased to be recognised as an official clinic supporter of Infertility Network UKhttps://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/important-facts-about-egg-freezingEgg freezing is becoming very popular and in the media there are often news articles about it. It is usually recommended in cases where a woman wants to delay becoming a mother (career, studies or no suitable partner), to preserve her fertility prior to therapies which are detrimental to the ovaries (chemotherapy, radiotherapy) and prior to radical gynecological procedures. But do you really know all the facts about egg freezing?https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/diminished-ovarian-reserveOne of the most frequent findings in women with infertility problems is a diminished ovarian reserve, hence a low response to treatment and therefore a small number of egg production when stimulation medications are used.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/factors-infuencing-the-fertility-of-couplesIt is well known that environmental parameters and lifestyle have a big impact on fertility. 5 factors that have been studied and influence the fertility of couples are...https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/blastocyst-transfer-vs-day-3-transferMany of the couples I meet and discuss with either prior to a treatment cycle or during one have this question in mind: what is the difference between a blastocyst transfer and a day 3 transfer?https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/when-should-i-opt-for-donor-spermAs an embryologist, I come across this question quite a lot with patients. For some people, it is clear when they need to use donor sperm, but for others it can come as a shock and even a disappointment.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/ivf-laws-in-greece-2014At the end of September 2014 the national regulatory body of assisted reproduction in Greece brought out a new Law regarding the number of embryos that can be transferred according to certain parameters (FEK 2589/29-9-2014).https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/fertility-show-2014Our Clinical Director Dr. Dimitrios Dovas and the Lab Director Ms. Chrysa Karakosta had the opportunity to visit the Fertility Show that was held in London on the 1st and 2nd of November 2014.https://www.newlife-ivf.co.uk/blog/ohss-ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome-ivf-complicationsMost of fertility treatments involve the use of drugs to stimulate the ovaries in order to produce more eggs. In some cases the use of these medications may lead to hyperstimulation of the ovaries. OHSS although rare might have devastating consequences on a woman’s health.