Introducing Access Fertility Teamsters, Francesca and Juan
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 […]
What I wish I’d known about NHS IVF provision
We love the NHS It almost goes without saying that there is huge support for the NHS. The vast majority of people support the founding principles of a service free at the point of delivery, available to all and funded largely by taxation. But there’s an argument that our attachment to the NHS means that […]
Reducing the risk of miscarriage
What is a miscarriage? Miscarriages are heart breaking. A miscarriage is classified as a spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. As most people are aware, the most crucial time for pregnancy, and when most miscarriages happen, is within the first trimester or 12-13 weeks. Once a pregnancy reaches the 12 week mark […]
Say ‘hello’ to Andy and Amisha
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 […]
Round up June/July 2019
IVF news roundup June 2019 Welcome to this month’s interesting IVF news reads. We hope you enjoy. IVF success rates peak as only one in four attempts achieve pregnancy https://www.newscientist.com/article/2207514-ivf-success-rates-peak-as-only-one-in-four-attempts-achieve-pregnancy/ Men’s fertility irreversibly damaged by age of 18 thanks to Western junk food diet, study finds https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/06/24/mens-fertility-irreversibly-damaged-age-18-thanks-western-junk/ Sperm freezing kit could let men preserve […]
IVF costs, explained
Why can’t I find exact IVF costs for my cycle? Understandably, those about to embark, or going through a private IVF cycle are keen to understand the IVF costs involved. Exact IVF costs, as you can see from the examples below, are completely variable depending on the individual couple concerned. This is why you will […]
IVF Medications and timing
IVF medications and timing There is no doubt about it, IVF is a tough process, both physically and emotionally. A large part of the success depends upon the right preparation and precision timings. IVF medications are key to preparing your body for the IVF process. Many women starting the IVF journey are nervous, understandably, about […]
IVF round up April 2019
Round up April 2019 We at Access Fertility have pulled together an IVF roundup, including a range of IVF articles for you all in one handy place. We will post a round up each month and would love to know which articles you like most. We hope you find this content interesting and would welcome […]
Behind the scenes in a UK IVF clinic
Nicola’s day in an IVF clinic I am new to the world of IVF and only five weeks into my new role with Access Fertility. There is LOTS to learn! I jumped at the kind offer from a partner IVF clinic to get up close to the amazing egg collection process. I spent time in theatre […]
Information about Fertility and IVF
The websites below aim to provide useful information about fertility and IVF. BICA – British Infertility Counselling AssociationBICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) is the only professional association for infertility counsellors and counselling in the UK. The BICA website includes resources, news and tips for choosing the right counsellor. HFEA – Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority […]