Category: Fertility preservation
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Posted - December 18, 2023
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Transitioning? Have a chat about fertility preservation
Posted - November 1, 2021
Egg freezing should be considered before endometriosis surgery
Posted - March 10, 2021
Pride Month 2020: Fertility options for trans people
Posted - June 29, 2020
Highlights of 2019: First ‘frostie’ twin launches egg bank
Posted - December 13, 2019
Special day for mother with triplets four years apart
Posted - March 28, 2019
Egg bank to reduce waiting times for donated eggs
Posted - March 25, 2019
Jamie Facer-Childs: the world’s first twin ‘frostie’
Posted - March 21, 2019
He survived cancer now his IVF baby meets first ‘Test-Tube Baby’ Louise Brown
Posted - July 28, 2018
IVF is 40: 2013: The first frozen egg baby is born
Posted - July 4, 2018
IVF is 40: 1985: The First Frozen Embryo Baby
Posted - July 1, 2018
Increased support for transgender fertility preservation
Posted - June 28, 2018
Bourn Hall patient Tanya beats cancer and prepares to run in the London Marathon
Posted - April 11, 2018
Egg freezing for employees
Posted - October 16, 2014
IVF after cancer: The importance of sperm banking
Posted - June 1, 2012
Join our Fertility Support Group meeting on Wednesday 11 September, with Dr Valentina Mauro, who will be discussing PCOS. 🧑⚕️![]()
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Our monthly online Zoom meetings are free for anyone experiencing infertility, whether you're a Bourn Hall patient or not. The sessions include:![]()
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Register for free here: moredetails.uk/3tjohWl ![]()
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#PCOSawarenessmonth #PCOSawareness #PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects ovarian function and egg release, with symptoms that can signal infertility. ![]()
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Women with PCOS often experience a hormone imbalance, including abnormal insulin levels and higher testosterone, which can cause irregular periods, excess body hair, acne, and polycystic ovaries.![]()
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Maintaining a healthy BMI can be challenging for women with PCOS, which can further affect fertility, as weight influences insulin production.![]()
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Learn more about how PCOS affects fertility here: moredetails.uk/3kkoSR2 ![]()
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Lydia once saw her irregular periods as a hassle, not realising polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could impact her fertility.![]()
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PCOS, which affects about one in eight women, is a leading cause of female infertility because of hormone imbalances that affect the ovaries.![]()
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As PCOS Awareness Month approaches, Lydia wants to share her story to help others trying to conceive. She and her partner, Ben, began trying for a baby in her late-20s. Knowing her condition, they sought help after six months and were eligible for two rounds of NHS-funded IVF. ![]()
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Thankfully, the treatment worked on their first try, and Lydia and Ben are now proud parents to son Rylo, thanks to our Norwich clinic.![]()
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Read their full story here: moredetails.uk/4cPuZXR 💓![]()
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September is PCOS awareness month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting education about polycystic ovary syndrome.![]()
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The theme this year is ‘Voices of Strength, Agents of Change’.![]()
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PCOS is a common and complex hormonal condition that is influenced by genetic factors. Its symptoms, which can be both physically and emotionally challenging, include: irregular periods or no periods at all; excessive hair growth; difficulty managing weight; oily skin or acne; hair loss; and struggles with fertility. ![]()
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To learn more about PCOS, visit our website and explore our collection of blogs and resources by searching for 'PCOS': moredetails.uk/3d7ipuk ![]()
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If someone you know is experiencing infertility, it can be difficult to know what to say and what not to say. Here are some tips for discussing this sensitive topic.![]()
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If you have any other advice, please do share it in the comments for our followers to see! 💬![]()
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*Some of these tips came from Fertility Network UK.
