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Many women in the UK wait years for a PCOS diagnosis. Here is what the evidence shows about the delay, why it happens, and what evidence-based care looks like.

A step-by-step guide to IVF treatment in the UK, from your first consultation to the pregnancy test, explained by JIVA Fertility's consultant-led team.

Fertility tests all normal but still not pregnant? Understand what unexplained infertility means in the UK and the evidence-based next steps to take.

PCOS has a new name: PMOS. Here is why it changed, what it means for an existing diagnosis, and how UK fertility guidance is adopting the term.

IVF vs ICSI, explained: what differs in the lab, when ICSI is recommended over conventional IVF, and whether it actually improves your chances of success.

Recurrent miscarriage means different things to RCOG, ESHRE and ASRM. Here is how the definitions differ, and when investigations should start.

World IVF Day 2026 marks 48 years since the first IVF birth. See how UK success rates have changed since 1978 and what that means for your treatment today.

Struggling to conceive a second child? Our Leeds fertility consultants explain the evidence-based causes of secondary infertility and when to seek help.

Why are you not getting pregnant despite normal fertility tests? Learn about unexplained subfertility, its causes, chances of conception, and treatment options.

Preparing for pregnancy starts before you see a positive test. Learn why the three months before conception are crucial for fertility, egg quality, sperm health, and a healthy pregnancy.

Understand how fertility changes after 35, including egg quality, ovarian reserve, pregnancy chances, and when to seek fertility assessment in the UK.

Learn why maternal mental health matters during fertility treatment, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery, plus signs to watch for and support available in the UK.

Can you try for pregnancy on weight loss medications? UK guidance on safety, GLP-1 treatments, when to stop, and how they affect fertility.

Understand egg quality vs quantity, what affects fertility, and whether you can improve egg health naturally. Clear, expert guidance for UK patients.

Learn how progesterone supports early pregnancy, when it is prescribed in the UK, and what it means for bleeding and miscarriage risk.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects at least 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is one of the most common causes of anovulatory infertility.

Learn how endometriosis affects fertility, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options including IVF. Expert guidance for patients trying to conceive.

Egg reserve tests such as AMH and AFC help assess egg quantity, not fertility potential. Learn what they mean and how they support fertility planning.

PCOS affects around 1 in 10 women in the UK. Learn what PCOS is, common symptoms, diagnosis, fertility impact, and when to seek help.

Wondering when to start trying for two or more children? Learn how age, fertility and spacing affect family planning, with expert-backed UK advice and guidance.

Understand PID symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn how pelvic inflammatory disease affects fertility and where to seek help in the UK.

Learn about miscarriage risks, key factors that may increase your risk of miscarriage, and when to consult a specialist.

Explore how evidence based fertility care empowers you with safer choices, proven results, and greater confidence on your path to parenthood.

Discover how thyroid health affects fertility. Learn when treatment is necessary and why mild thyroid changes may not impact your pregnancy chances.

Explore men’s fertility and how JIVA Fertility Clinic supports male factor fertility. Learn about sperm health, causes, testing and steps you can take together.

Learn what a fertility evaluation involves, who should consider it, and how JIVA Fertility can support you every step of the way.

Learn how body weight impacts fertility and what steps can support a healthier journey to parenthood.

JIVA Fertility partners with Hull & East Riding Fertility to offer seamless, expert IVF care locally in Leeds with access to advanced treatments in Hull.

Compassionate fertility counselling at JIVA Fertility: personalised and confidential support for individuals or couples.

Discover how evidence-based nutrition can optimise fertility, balance hormones, and create the best conditions for conception naturally.

Discover JIVA Fertility in Leeds—where personalised, consultant-led care meets the latest in reproductive medicine.

Feeling nervous about your first fertility appointment? Learn what to expect at JIVA Fertility Centre with our friendly team, personalised consultant care, and full support at every step.