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This guide was authored by male fertility supplements provider, Fertility Family. There are a number of different nutrients you can get in your diet which can help different aspects of your sperm health including motility, morphology/DNA quality, and sperm count.  All these factors contribute to your overall fertility and chances of conceiving.  Unfortunately, there are […]

This guide was authored by fertility supplement provider, Fertility Family. Air pollution is an ongoing health concern for millions and with news reports emerging of possible links between pollution and fertility problems, it is worth understanding exactly what is happening with the UK’s efforts to clean up its air. Greener air is beneficial for both […]

Guide authored by PCOS supplement provider, Fertility Family. Despite affecting around 1 in 10 women in the UK[1], which makes it the most common female hormone condition, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is still often misunderstood by many people. It is most broadly associated with problems getting pregnant (although in many cases it does not need […]

Guide authored by PCOS supplement provider, Fertility Family. Whether you have PCOS or not (and approximately 1 in 10 women do), you may not be aware of some of its additional symptoms. While it is most commonly associated with fertility problems – and can in many cases be overcome as a barrier to conception with […]

Along with taking male fertility supplements, one of the most common pieces of advice to improve fertility is to exercise more and lose weight. There have been a number of studies which show that having your BMI in the ‘normal’ section – i.e., between 18.5–25 – correlates with improved fertility outcomes.  The best way to […]

How common is miscarriage? There are a lot of misconceptions around miscarriage and, as it is such an emotional subject, it is often not spoken about openly. Firstly, the rate of miscarriage is actually relatively high compared to what many expect. The NHS website says that 1 in 8 pregnancies end up in miscarriage. However, […]

Advances in 1.IVF and other Assisted Reproductive Technology are giving more and more couples who struggle with infertility the opportunity to start a family. In the UK there are over 75,000 cycles a year which are overseen by over 100 clinics. Despite the widespread use of IVF it is still a process which is misunderstood […]

IVF is now safer and more successful than ever, but there are still risk factors that can increase the likelihood of failure.

Fertility Family have conducted a survey of 681 couples struggling to conceive, to gain an insight into the current mindset surrounding fertility and conception in the UK and to open up the conversation around infertility. You can read the breakdown of our findings here.