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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 see […]
Meet the Access Fertility Team, Francesca and Juan Each month we are introducing you to one or two of our small, 14 strong, team. These are the people who will be supporting you through your journey with Access Fertility. They are fabulous people, if you have any questions or would like to know anything at […]
: Fertility, Infertility, IVF
To tell or not to tell, well that is the very big question! Should you tell people about your infertility? This is a controversial topic in the TTC community. I firmly believe that you need to ensure you have a strong support network around you given the challenges you may face. However, I also […]
: Choosing a clinic, Fertility, Guest Blog, Infertility, IVF
Same sex couples Access Fertility proudly supports same sex couples with our accessible and affordable IVF treatment options. If you are in a same sex relationship and require a donor or IVF programme to achieve your dreams of creating your family, then we can help. You may also be able to get a refund if […]
Managing IVF in the workplace Should I tell my employer? There is no specific policy for employers around managing an employee undergoing fertility treatment. Because of this, managers are often working in the dark. They may not have come across anyone going through this process and may not be sure how to support their employee […]
Supporting you through your IVF journey This article was originally published on IVF Babble When you’re faced with needing to have IVF treatment to become a parent, cost is often top of the list of concerns. Since NHS IVF has become so restricted, infertile couples and individuals have had to look at other options to […]
Meet the Access Fertility ‘A’ Team, Andy and Amisha 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 […]
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