Blog & news
Read about the latest developments in fertility and IVF, including scientific breakthroughs and new services at Sims IVF. If you have any queries regrading our events or blog posts, please email the team on communications@sims.ie
Staying at home? Here are some tips to cope!
27 March 2020
All is not lost, there are some things that you can do if you are stuck at home.
Fabulous Females in Fertility
17 February 2020
International women’s day is upon us, a time we are told to celebrate our achievements, progress and equality.
Will 2020 be your year? Let’s discuss your fertility health
10 January 2020
Have you been trying to get pregnant but nothing has happened yet?
Things you should know before starting fertility treatment
10 December 2019
Starting fertility treatment can throw up a large amount of questions, it can be a confusing time as there are many options available to you
International Men's Day & Men's Health
18 November 2019
Internationals Men’s day is up on us. I think it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful men in our lives, be they fathers, brothers, sons,
Getting to know our Nurse Managers!
10 September 2019
We sat down with our Theatre Nurse Manager Amy Murphy and our Scheduling Nurse Manager Lucy Hourie to chat about their daily routine
Sperm Donation and the single woman
1 August 2019
Our Group Head of Nursing talks to The Mirror to discuss why more and more women are choosing to go it alone and use sperm donors
Cormac and Michael’s Journey
4 June 2019
Sims IVF are proud to support patients and our staff through their fertility journeys.
How to look after your mental health during fertility treatment
12 April 2019
Fertility treatment can take a mental toll on your wellbeing. Here are some tips to try help manage the stress of these situations.
International Women’s Day
7 March 2019
On this International women’s Day, it is fitting to look at our own women in leadership here at the Sims IVF group.
PCOS and Getting Pregnant
6 March 2019
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many Irish women, so when it comes to falling pregnant, here’s what you need to know.
The 10 most common questions about miscarriage
6 March 2019
Miscarriages are a lot more common than most people think, with one in six pregnancies ending before week 20.
Male fertility issues
25 February 2019
Understand the common causes of male infertility, how and what we test for and the treatment options available depending on the diagnosis.
Tips to Manage Stress
12 February 2019
Fertility treatment is a difficult journey, which can cause both a physical and emotional demand on patients. Here are some tips to manage stress.
What does egg freezing involve?
28 January 2019
You may not be ready to start a family yet but that shouldn’t stop you from considering your future options.
Fabulous Fibre
10 January 2019
Fibre is so important, it helps to keep the digestion system moving, but many people do not get enough fibre in their diet. But why is it important?
Carbs are not the worst!
2 January 2019
Carbohydrates get a bad rap! But not all carbohydrates are created equal. Carbohydrates are actually the body’s chief source of energy.
How does Embryoscope+ work?
19 November 2018
Embryoscope Plus is a new generation incubator that uses time-lapse technology to allow us to continuously observe your embryos during their development.
Good advice for supporting a friend with infertility
9 October 2018
One of the most difficult aspects of infertility, for some couples, is dealing with comments from family and friends – about having a baby.
