IVF Frozen Cycles vs Fresh Cycles
You told us you’d like to hear about the difference between frozen cycles IVF and IVF fresh cycles so hopefully the following information will be useful for you. You can also read our previous blog about IVF frozen embryo transfer vs fresh cycles here. According to the latest HFEA Trends and Figures report published in May […]
Fertility medications, side effects and what they do
What do fertility medications do? For many couples who are having difficulty conceiving, fertility medications are the first step in treatment. Some fertility medications are used in IVF treatment because controlling the development and release of eggs from your ovaries can improve your chance of success. Fertility medications do different things: Stimulate (ovulation) – a […]
Is it cheaper to have IVF abroad?
IVF abroad or UK? If you’re thinking about undertaking IVF abroad there is a lot to consider. We look here at some of the elements you might want to think about to help you with your decision. You will also find lots of information on the HFEA’s website here. Is it cheaper to have IVF […]
Fertility and IVF myths, debunked
If you’re anything like me, you will try anything to help your odds of successful fertilisation, including believing a range of fertility and IVF myths. So when I read that cough syrup could make your cervical mucus more “sperm-friendly”, or eating Brazil nuts helps your egg quality, or eating pineapple core after an IVF embryo […]
IVF babble asks Access Fertility how best to financially prepare for IVF treatment
This article first appeared on IVF Babble If you are thinking about IVF, what are the first things you need to do to prepare financially? What advice can you give to our followers? We asked Access Fertility for their expert advice on how best to prepare for your journey… “Find out what the NHS provision is in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet the team – Jesal and Tatiana
Meet the Access Fertility 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]