Author Archives: SheWell

It’s natural that we focus on what we eat when we focus on optimizing fertility. After all, eating takes up a huge part of our day-to-day needs, plus forms the nucleus around which much of our family and social interaction takes place. It’s also normal that in times of stress, we change our eating habits, […]

As a type A personality, I threw everything I had at my egg-freezing journey, thinking that if I did it enough times, with enough mental focus, I’d get the outcome I wanted. And so, I underwent round after round of egg freezing to get to 20 quality eggs; the ‘magic’ number required for me to […]

Couples or individuals may consider seeing a fertility doctor, also known as a reproductive endocrinologist, in the following situations: Difficulty Conceiving: If you have been actively trying to conceive for a significant period of time (usually around one year for individuals under 35 years old or six months for individuals 35 years old and older) […]

Making a decision on the best IVF center in Dubai or Abu Dhabi can feel like an overwhelming choice for couples. Understanding complex procedures, costs, side effects, protocol, and importantly, finding a doctor with whom you feel comfortable is a challenge. Whilst to some extent the facts about centers are universal, the choice for the […]

Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, involves harvesting a woman’s eggs and freezing them so she can attempt pregnancy later through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Egg freezing therefore acts as a safeguard against the natural decline in fertility that all women experience as they age.  Having the option to freeze eggs can be a […]

Miscarriage refers to the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation, with the majority occurring within the first trimester. It is a common occurrence, affecting approximately 1 in 8 known pregnancies. Miscarriages have various causes, many of which are not fully understood, and they are typically not attributed to any fault or […]

IUI: Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing prepared sperm directly into a woman’s uterus. It can be performed in both natural and stimulated menstrual cycles. The procedure is timed to coincide with ovulation, and the success rates can vary depending on individual circumstances The success rates of IUI can vary depending […]

Diminished Ovarian Reserve: Ovarian reserve refers to the number of eggs in a woman’s ovaries. As a woman ages, particularly after the age of 35, her ovarian reserve begins to decrease. Diminished ovarian reserve means that there is a lower number of eggs (follicles) available for fertility. It’s important to note that the quantity of […]