Category: Causes of infertility

Causes of infertility

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  • Tanya beats cancer and prepares to run in the London Marathon
    April 11, 2018
    Bourn Hall patient Tanya beats cancer and prepares to run in the London Marathon
    Tanya is raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust after an emotional and physical...
  • Suffolk mum with ‘invisible’ condition offers hope to others on Mother’s Day
    March 2, 2018
    Mum with ‘invisible’ condition offers hope to others on Mother’s Day
    Paula suffered an early miscarriage and then discovered a link between endometriosis and infertility
  • treatment of endometriosis
    March 1, 2018
    Endometriosis UK says surgical treatment of endometriosis improves fertility and helps pain
    According to Endometriosis UK fertility can be improved with operative laparoscopy 
  • When is the right time to have a baby?
    March 1, 2018
    Rising Festival: When is the right time to have a baby?
    Most women will ask themselves this question, good fertility advice can help.
  • Major causes of female infertility
    February 13, 2018
    Major causes of female infertility
    For many causes of female infertility there may be no symptoms other than a...
  • PGS for embryo screening
    February 5, 2018
    Overcoming recurrent miscarriage with PGS, new chromosome screening service launched
    Pre-implantation Genetic Screening or PGS can detect chromosome mistakes in an embryo, a common cause...
  • Will Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG cut funding for IVF? Have your say in the consultation.
    September 5, 2017
    Why can't I get pregnant? 6 common reasons
    Six common reasons for infertility
  • Endometriosis guidelines
    June 27, 2017
    Endometriosis guidelines to be updated
    Between 2 and 10% of women have endometriosis.
  • December 23, 2016
    First Christmas with twins after five years and three miscarriages
    After three miscarriages, twins bring a joyful first family Christmas.
  • Young family
    November 4, 2016
    #HiddenFaces: Donna lost 2 stone to boost her fertility
    It was only after trying for a baby for 10 years and losing four...
  • PCOS would cause infertility
    October 31, 2016
    Children for Lucy after 10 years brings hope to those with PCOS
    Lucy was shocked at age 18 to be diagnosed with PCOS, which can cause...
  • Bourn-Hall-Fertility-Awareness-Week-Male-infertility
    October 25, 2016
    Common questions men ask about male infertility
    Mr Oliver Wiseman answers questions about male infertility.
  • Cystic-Fibrosis a cause of infertility
    October 3, 2016
    Cystic fibrosis a cause of infertility
    Tom didn’t know that he was a carrier of cystic fibrosis...
  • Bourn-Hall-Young-fertility
    September 30, 2016
    Too young to be infertile? Five questions to ask your GP
    We suggest that you explore the following questions together with your GP.
  • PCOS meant 10 year wait for baby
    July 22, 2016
    PCOS meant 10 year wait for baby
    Hospital tests revealed that Toni had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of...
  • Prof Sheena Lewis, SpermComet
    June 13, 2016
    SpermComet provides insight into male infertility
    Poor sperm quality is a major cause of infertility, yet men are frequently left...
  • Getting pregnant with polycystic ovarian syndrome
    January 8, 2016
    Getting pregnant with polycystic ovarian syndrome
    Kathleen was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries when she was younger
  • The-Pain-of-Unexplained-Infertility
    November 16, 2015
    Heartbreak of unexplained infertility
    Unexplained infertility can be hard to deal with. Sharon, whose partner already had a...
  • The Tears - Fertility Check can reveal reasons for infertility
    August 28, 2015
    Fertility test can reveal reasons for infertility
    Most people don’t know they have a fertility issue until they try to conceive...
  • Overcoming infertility caused by PCOS
    May 15, 2015
    Overcoming infertility caused by PCOS
    To have a baby, Hanna first had to overcome her infertility caused by PCOS.
  • IVF after ectopic pregnancy
    May 1, 2015
    IVF after ectopic pregnancy
    An ectopic pregnancy can cause the fallopian tube to rupture
  • I was told at 16 I had PCOS and would never have children
    March 18, 2015
    I was told at 16 I had PCOS and would never have children
    Nicola was just 16 she was told that she had PCOS and that she...
  • IVF hat trick for cancer survivor
    February 20, 2015
    IVF hat trick for cancer survivor
    Treatment with chemotherapy can affect your fertility, so John was offered the option of...
  • Kelly thought her PCOS would mean she couldn't have children
    December 12, 2014
    Improving fertility for PCOS patients
    Early diagnosis and treatment could improve fertility and long-term health prospects.
  • Sian and Ryan with baby Yvie
    May 28, 2014
    IVF in Norfolk: Bourn Hall’s Wymondham team celebrates first arrival
    Sian and Ryan Chase beamed from ear to ear as they introduced baby daughter...
  • Roberts family beat endometriosis to have their son Barney
    March 3, 2014
    Endometriosis: time to get women talking
    Endometriosis affects 1.5 million women in the UK and causes the tissue from the...
  • Coping with infertility - Vicki Hibbert’s story
    October 28, 2013
    Coping with infertility - Vicki Hibbert’s story
    “There’s only one thing more painful than having a baby…..and that’s not being able...
  • Mother’s Day joy after endometriosis 1
    March 4, 2013
    Endometriosis Awareness Week
    The link between endometriosis and infertility is not well understood.
  • Paula and Gary with twins Aidan and Ethan
    January 19, 2012
    Egg Donation After Premature Menopause
    For women that wish to get pregnant the news of premature menopause can be...