Embryo Freezing
Embryo freezing, or embryo cryopreservation, is a popular means of preserving your fertility. According to the HFEA’s Preliminary Trends and Figures Report 2022 the average IVF birth rate using frozen embryo transfers rose from 15% in 2012 to 30% in 2022. Here, we’ll explore all you need to know about embryo freezing. In this article: What […]
IVF Expenses
Trying to work out exactly how much IVF may cost isn’t easy. IVF expenses don’t just include treatment itself, but also pre-treatment tests and scans, potential add-ons, and any post-treatment costs. While some patients will have the opportunity to have NHS funded IVF, NHS-funded IVF cycles are at an all-time low, decreasing to 27% in […]
How to apply for an IVF loan
There are many ways you might fund IVF, whether using savings or money earned from working overtime, an IVF loan is just one more option. An IVF loan works pretty much like any other form of loan, in that you borrow a certain amount of money from a lender and pay it back over a […]
Understanding PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, with most people diagnosed when they’re trying to conceive in their 20s and 30s. Being diagnosed with PCOS can be very challenging, and there’s no wrong or right way to deal with your emotions. You must get your head around […]
What is fertility preservation?
Not everyone is ready to have children at the same time, and if you want to wait until later in life, you might consider fertility preservation. Preserving your fertility allows you to save your embryos, eggs, sperm and reproductive tissues until some point in the future. Here, we’ll explore the most common means of fertility […]
IVF at 40
Today, it’s increasingly common for couples to delay having children, and look at treatment such as IVF at 40 and over. Being over 40 doesn’t mean you can’t start a family, over the past 30 years, the pregnancy rate for IVF patients aged 40-42 has risen to 16% and to 6% for those aged 43-50. […]
Fertility Counselling: Separating Fact from Fiction
Fertility counselling is for anyone who has concerns about their fertility. However, myths and misinformation can sometimes lead to people missing out on getting the support they need and to which they should be able to feel entitled. Access Counselling therapist Miriam Christie busts some of the most common misconceptions she hears about fertility counselling. […]
What is a fertility MOT?
Wanting to know more about your reproductive health? You might want to think about a fertility MOT. A fertility MOT is a comprehensive assessment of your reproductive health. Depending on the clinic, fertility MOTs usually look at egg quantity, health of the uterus and ovaries, and sperm health. Going through with a fertility MOT can […]
Fertility Counselling Service Launches
Toggle #1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. New fertility counselling platform aims to lighten the load for stretched clinics and make counselling more accessible for anyone with fertility concerns. Access Counselling, sister start-up to Access Fertility, is an online counselling service, supporting […]
IVF Success Stories
Going through fertility treatment can be emotionally draining, and IVF success can sometimes feel just beyond your grasp. Many of our patients have experienced anxieties, challenges, and setbacks on their journey to achieving a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby. Here we’ve pulled together some of our patients’ experiences to celebrate their IVF success stories. […]