IVF blog
Blog about IVF and news from our clinic

How to answer the question “When will you have children”
If you haven't heard this question before, you're one of the lucky ones. The phrase "When will you have children" or "When will there be more" is something that everyone of reproductive age encounters. It's hard to get it if you don't feel like having a baby yet, even harder if you've been trying for a long time. So how do you respond to these types of questions?

How to prepare for the first IVF
Trying to have a baby is exciting and thrilling for some, but for couples who repeatedly fail to show two lines, trying to conceive causes considerable stress and worry. That's why, in today's article, we've decided to give you an insight into how to prepare for the first IVF without losing your mind.

AMH and its relation to fertility: why should you get tested?
Hormones rule the body. You probably already know the function of the most "talked about" ones like progesterone, oxytocin, insulin or hCG, but AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) is often forgotten in the context of reproductive health. You should definitely be aware of its existence, especially if you are planning to get pregnant in the future. It is the most important hormone in relation to a woman's fertility.

Relieve stress with meditation and promote your fertility
Get rid of stress and worries and increase your chances of getting pregnant. Stress is one of the factors that contributes to problems with conception. And of course, mental well-being is also very important for couples undergoing IVF treatment. Even just a few minutes of meditation a day can help you relax.

5 New Year’s resolutions for those who did not welcome a baby this year
A new year, new hope. Who needs hope more than couples who have been trying for a baby unsuccessfully? As all IVF fighters know, miracles rarely happer 'overnight' in this world. So let's take a look at what steps you can take to help these little miracles happen.

Infertility and Christmas: How to get through another Christmas without a baby
For most people, Christmas is a time spent with family and children, but for infertile couples it is a painful reminder of what they desire so much and have failed to achieve. It is no wonder that for these people, the Christmas holidays are associated feelings that are the opposite of abundance and joy. How can you and your partner get through the holidays and try to enjoy them?

Use the Christmas holidays to visit Prague and start IVF treatment
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and it is even more romantic in December with its Christmas atmosphere. This year our clinic will be open from 27 December till 30 December. This will allow you to combine a visit to the beautiful wintry Prague with an initial consultation at our clinic, in which we will perform all initial tests and present treatment options.

Evaluating the quality of collected eggs and embryos
During IVF treatment, you may encounter various abbreviations that indicate the quality of collected eggs or developing embryos. Our laboratory has prepared this article to explain all these technical terms. Your clinic should inform you of the quality of your eggs and embryos during the treatment.

Blastocyst: Five-day embryo
Most embryo transfers in IVF treatment are performed on the fifth day, when the embryo is in the blastocyst stage. But what is a blastocyst exactly and why is this stage so important?