The OVUM Edit

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    15 July 2025

    Supplements, Scans, and Second Guesses: What No One Tells You About Starting IVF After 40

    IVF is marketed as a solution. But for solo women over 40, the reality is mor...
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  2. pregnancy tests and boxes

    24 June 2025

    When to Test for Pregnancy if You Have Irregular Periods

    If you have irregular periods, timing your pregnancy test correctly is crucia...
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    17 June 2025

    Questions to Ask Your IVF Doctor

    Your first IVF consultation can feel like a lot; new terms, emotions, and dec...
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    03 June 2025

    The Truth About Getting Pregnant After 40

    When we think of late pregnancies, names like Janet Jackson, Halle Berry, and...
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  5. Homocysteine

    06 May 2025

    The Role of Folate and Vitamins B6 and B12 in Lowering Homocysteine and Supporting Pregnancy

    When it comes to fertility, the role of essential nutrients is often underest...
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  6. A Guide to Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and Its Role in IVF

    14 April 2025

    A Guide to Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and Its Role in IVF

    Written by Dr. Phoebe Howells, with added insight from Jenny Wordsworth.  Pre...
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