The HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) is the UK regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research. They have recently released a new report called ‘Trends in Egg, Sperm and Embryo Donation’.
For individuals who are transgender and wish to have a child or children linked to them biologically, their fertility is something that they will need to consider early on in their transitioning journey.
Feeling fit and being fit can help us in our daily lives in so many ways. It can boost our energy levels and mood, as well as being good for our general health and wellbeing.
Most people are aware that drinking alcohol while pregnant can be harmful to an unborn child.
While it’s unlikely that stress alone can cause infertility, there are many studies to suggest that it can have a negative impact. Yet trying to tell someone who is struggling with infertility to ‘just relax,’ or that stress will decrease their chances of getting pregnant, is actually more likely to increase their anxiety and stress levels!
New research is continually taking place to help couples and individuals who are unable to conceive naturally, through intercourse. Egg donation is just one way that can help otherwise infertile people, to become pregnant.
There has been an increase in the number of single people choosing IVF or other ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) options, in order to start their family.
We explore the support for people deciding to parent without a partner and a number of ways in which this can be achieved with assisted reproductive techniques (ART).
It’s very common for the pressures of infertility to take its toll on relationships, however, there are many ways to minimise the impact.
IUI can be a good starting point for couples facing issues involving ovulation or unexplained infertility. However, IUI may not be the most suitable fertility treatment for a couple. IVF is usually recommended for couples facing the following situations: Severe male infertility.
Why choose to use a sperm donor. A sperm donor can help all types of people build families. Sperm donors may choose to stay anonymous or be identified, depending on how and where they donate. Find out more about IVF using sperm donors in our blog.
Discover the real difference between privately funded IVF treatment and that available on the NHS. While private costs can vary and NHS treatment is not always available, which is going to be best for you?