PCOS, know the signs
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 […]
Helping yourself through grief when IVF cycles fail – real life story
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 […]
To tell or not to tell?
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 understand […]
Fertility options for same sex couples
Everyone who wants to start a family should have that option, including LGBQT+ families. Access Fertility proudly supports same sex couples with our accessible and affordable IVF treatment options. If you are in an LGBTQ+ relationship and require IVF to achieve your dreams of having a baby, then we can help. You may also be […]
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 […]