2 November 2026
No sperm in the sample? How AI helps find sperm during surgical retrieval
Azoospermia means no sperm in the ejaculate. Our embryologists tested AI that spots sperm in testicular tissue up to three times faster. Here's what…
Category: Research & Innovation
Explore the latest breakthroughs from Avenues’ clinical team — including published research, conference presentations, and AI-powered fertility innovations. Discover how we’re advancing reproductive science to deliver smarter, more personalised, and more successful fertility care.
26 August 2025
High-BMI and IVF: facts, fairness, and your options with Fair IVF+
Many UK clinics still use BMI thresholds to decide who can access IVF. A 2024 review across 32 providers found High BMI cutoffs ranged…
2 July 2025
Should Rescue ICSI and IVM Be Standard in Low-Fertilisation IVF Cycles?
A Meta-Analysis of Outcomes in Rescue ICSI and IVM for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Presented as an oral session at ESHRE 2025 by Avenues…
1 July 2025
The Croatia Consensus: Setting International Standards for AI Validation in Reproductive Medicine
A Roadmap for Safe and Transparent Use of AI in Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR) Presented at ESHRE 2025 by Dr Cristina Hickman and the…
30 June 2025
How PGT-A Ploidy Assessment Can Rescue Viable Embryos and Prevent Risky Transfers
Rethinking Fertilisation Assessment in IVF Are We Discarding Viable Embryos and Transferring Risky Ones? In most IVF labs, fertilisation is assessed around 16–18 hours…
30 June 2025
Oocyte-to-Embryo Relationship: Can AI Predict a Embryo Quality from an Egg?
Linking Oocyte Quality to Embryo Viability with AI The Question: Can a Good Egg Predict a Good Embryo? One of the most debated questions…
30 June 2025
Improving Fertility Nursing with Digital Tools and a Four-Day Workweek
The Problem No One Talks About in IVF Clinics; Fertility Nursing At Avenues, we talk a lot about innovation — AI-guided embryo selection, robotic…