Practical tips for preserving male fertility
Back to basics – how it all works Before we dive in to how men can help to preserve their sperm quality and quantity, we should first brush up on our knowledge and understanding of these little tadpole like cells and other interesting fertilisation related things. We all remember those awkward classes at school as […]
The devastating truth about the so-called IVF ‘miracle’ – real life story
When Kat and I were at University together nearly 20 years ago (yes, that makes me feel old), potential fertility issues never entered our consciousnesses and Kat certainly didn’t expect to be part of the ‘devastating truth of the so called IVF miracle’. As we enjoy the excitement of our late teens and early twenties, […]
Meet the team – Jesal and Tatiana
Hello! As we started last month, we will be introducing you to the many faces of the Access Fertility team over the next few months. Each month we will give you an insight into the people who will be supporting you through your Access fertility journey, the people behind the emails and the phone calls. […]
Fertility and disability – my experience
Fertility and Disability I had the pleasure of working with Nia and sharing her journey with her so I was very grateful when she sent me this article about her experience of fertility and disability. Living with a disability, overall, affects a small percentage of the population so the process is geared up to the […]
Get up to 100% refund on your private IVF treatment
What is Access Fertility? Access Fertility is a small company with a big heart. There are only 14 employees which makes our patient experiences more personal. We aim to make IVF more affordable and accessible to a greater number of people through providing discounted treatment packages in partnership with IVF clinics. Even if you are […]
Helping yourself through grief when IVF cycles fail – real life story
My Facebook feed shows me on a daily basis how prevalent fertility issues are within my network, and the grieving that occurs as a result of failed cycles. I find it helpful to read other people’s stories about their experience to help me with mine so I approached a couple of my Facebook friends to […]
PCOS, know the signs
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with this produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones (androgen). This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods or have irregular periods, which makes it harder for them to get pregnant. These hormone levels can sometimes cause excessive […]