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
Preparing for Pregnancy
27 November 2017
One of the first questions you may ask yourself when deciding to start a family is what lifestyle changes you should make. Find out more.
What every man (and woman) should know about conception
20 November 2017
From avoiding wearing tight trousers to having intercourse every day, there are many myths and misconceptions about what men can do to improve their fertility
Is the AMH Test Reliable?
13 November 2017
The AMH Test has traditionally been considered to be a reliable indicator of fertility or has it? Find out more.
Does Contraception Affect Future Fertility?
6 November 2017
Does contraception affect future fertility? Find out more.
TV3 Documentary about Fertility Starts September 2017
5 September 2017
TV3 Documentary about Fertility Starts September 2017. Find out more.
Vogue Williams discusses Fertility Awareness Week on Ireland AM
27 July 2017
Yesterday, 26th July 2017, Irish model and TV personality Vogue Williams joined the Ireland AM sofa to talk about food, festivals and fun. Find out more.
New frontiers in recurrent miscarriage
20 March 2017
Miscarriage of the developing foetus is undoubtedly a traumatic event in the life of any would-be mother
IVF for Caroline
14 February 2017
Ciara and Noel O’Brien talk openly about their struggle to conceive. By Denise Smith.
7 Ways to survive the festive season when you’re having difficulties trying to conceive
7 December 2016
7 Ways to survive the festive season when you’re having difficulties trying to conceive. Read more.
What Is Endometriosis? | Causes & How It Effects Fertility
26 July 2016
We explain how endometriosis affects fertility, as well as the options available for you to overcome endometriosis.
Sims notes the association between IVF & ovarian cancer reported today
20 October 2015
This is consistent with a similarly enhanced risk with another drug used in infertility management, namely clomiphene citrate.
PCOS and Pregnancy – How to Manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
1 July 2015
Dr. Kennedy discusses the types of tests and treatments available for people with PCOS and in particular those who wish to start a family.
Ireland AM – Focus on Fertility: The Science behind IVF
3 March 2015
If you are considering fertility treatment, you will more than likely be wondering what your options are and how the process works.
Ireland AM - Orla and Fred Rainert have Baby Leo after 11 Years
9 February 2015
Orla and Fred Rainert spent over eleven years trying for a baby.
Ireland AM – Mary and Howard Hughes' Journey
9 February 2015
How do miscarriages affect your fertility and what do they mean for future pregnancies? Mary and Howard Hughes talk about their story.
TV3 Ireland AM - Lucille Furlong and Elaine Grange talk about their Fertility Struggle
5 February 2015
In part Two of the Ireland AM ‘Focus on Fertility’ series, we meet same sex couple Lucille Furlong and Elaine Grange
Ireland AM – Lisa Freeman’s Fertility Journey
15 January 2015
Ireland AM has just launched a six week fertility series to highlight the options available to those who are struggling to have a baby.
Why does fertility decline with age?
10 October 2014
There is now doubt that starting a family later in life can lead to fertility problems.
How Fertilisation Works
6 October 2014
A brief overview of the roles played by the female egg and the male sperm
The Post-transfer 2-Week Wait - Now what do you do?
2 October 2014
This two week time period, between transfer and test date has been described by some of our patients as a difficult and stressful time.
