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Fertility, IVF, PCOS and hormonal health, written by Dr Divpreet Sacha.
13 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Supplements when trying to conceive: what the evidence says (UK)
Folic acid and vitamin D are the two with real evidence. CoQ10, inositol and omega-3 are maybes. Vitamin A is one to avoid. A UK GP separates what NHS guidance recommends from what supplement marketing sells.
13 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
IVF add-ons in the UK: which are worth paying for?
Endometrial scratching, PGT-A, embryo glue, immune treatments: a GP explains how the HFEA rates IVF add-ons, why clinics offer them, and the six questions to ask before you pay for one.
13 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
Questions to ask at your first fertility clinic appointment: a GP's list
The questions worth asking at your first fertility or IVF consultation in the UK, grouped by diagnosis, treatment, success rates, money, practicalities and support, with the reason behind each. Print it and take it in.
13 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
IVF and work: your rights in the UK, time off, sick leave and what to ask for
There is no legal right to time off for IVF in the UK, but there is a lot you can ask for. A GP with a Diploma in Occupational Medicine who has been through IVF explains sick leave, flexible working, when you are legally protected, and how to have the conversation.
13 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
The NHS fertility pathway explained: from your GP to IVF, step by step
What happens at each stage of the NHS fertility pathway in the UK: when to see your GP, which tests come first, what the clinic does, how NHS IVF funding is decided, and what to do while you wait. Written by a GP who has been the patient.
13 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Preparing for IVF in the UK: a GP's checklist, from three months out to transfer day
How to prepare for IVF in the UK, in order: folic acid and vitamin D, what to stop, what to ask your clinic, work, money, add-ons, and what actually happens on collection and transfer day. By a GP who has been through it.
26 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Fertility treatment and work: what I wish I'd known
A GP who has been through IVF herself on managing fertility treatment alongside work: time off, telling your employer, and where to get free help.
16 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Trying to Conceive? What to Know About Fertility Pathways, Key Tests and Holistic Support
When you are trying to conceive, it can quickly feel as though everyone has an opinion, but very few people can clearly explain what actually matters. You might be told to “just keep trying,” while at the same time being flooded with advice about supplements, hormones, IVF timelines, acupuncture, inflammation, sperm health, and countless fertility tests. For many people, the challenge is not a lack of information. It is the lack of clear, joined-up guidance.
30 Sep 2025 · 2 min read
PCOS and Fertility: 3 Evidence-Backed Truths You Need to Know
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of fertility struggles, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
23 Nov 2024 · 2 min read
Understanding the Causes and Solutions for the Rising Rates of Infertility in Today's Society
Infertility is characterised by the inability to conceive despite having regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.