IVF Success Story: Rachel and Dave
Behind every IVF success story we hear is an experience that is so personal, it is entirely unique. Here, Rachel tells her and Dave’s story and the emotional rollercoaster that took them on their journey to their son Ethan. By sharing her story, we hope that Rachel’s experience can help others to prepare for their […]
Artificial Insemination vs IVF – what, why and how?
For those new to the world of fertility treatments, the medical jargon and various acronyms can be confusing. What’s more, when you’re struggling emotionally, it can feel quite overwhelming when you don’t understand the options available. In this blog, we explain the difference between artificial insemination in the UK (IUI) and IVF. We also take […]
Meet the fertility specialists behind Access Fertility
As a trusted provider of fertility programmes to thousands of patients, Access Fertility prides itself on our rigorous approach. All our programmes have been devised by fertility specialists with decades of experience supporting people like you to achieve their dream of having a baby. Furthermore, we ensure that every application to our programmes is reviewed […]
The age limit for IVF
As women choose to start their families later and later in life, a higher proportion require fertility treatment to help them achieve their dream of having a baby. Science continues to advance and create incredible solutions that allow older women to have a child. However, most clinics, the HFEA (the UK’s governing body for fertility […]
Multiple births under IVF
The question of twin and multiple births due to IVF is contentious. Many women feel that the odds of becoming pregnant is higher if more than one embryo is transferred. Yet, while the chance of having twins (albeit low) may seem attractive, the health risks associated with twin and multiple pregnancies mean that double embryo […]
IVF Success Rates: What Are Your Chances of IVF Working?
For anyone interested in fertility, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the leading source of information in the UK. Each year, this independent regulator shares a report on IVF success rate statistics in the UK. The findings give an overview of the IVF success rates across the country. In order to help patients […]
Tips for taking back control this Christmas
Infertility and TTC can make you feel that you have no control. However there are things you can do to increase your chances of having a peaceful and pleasant Christmas. It’s worth doing some thoughtful planning ahead to help reduce the pressure, stress and sadness that you might feel. Many of these things have been mentioned […]
Dealing with family and friends when TTC
Christmas is a time where we sometimes get to see family and friends we haven’t seen for a while. This may bring up anxiety about what questions they may ask, how you’re going to feel around them, or you may wonder if you should tell them about your fertility journey. You read our article on […]
Holding back the pennies when TTC
This article first appeared on IVF Babble If you are thinking about starting IVF next year you are probably dreading the extra expense of Christmas. With the cost of IVF varying between £4-12k across the globe, every single penny in your purse counts. Read on to find out how you can hold back the pennies […]
Infertility: coping emotionally at Christmas
Christmas and the run up to it can be an extremely stressful and upsetting time for those struggling with infertility as it is a stark reminder of failed cycles and not having yet reached those longed for baby goals. It’s not just the ladies that might be struggling either, read more on the male struggle […]