Category: Male infertility
Ciaran still remembers low sperm count shock
Posted - June 12, 2024
‘Don’t put your infertility in a cupboard’ urologist Oliver Wiseman interviewed for podcast
Posted - June 10, 2024
Holding it together – Jenna & Shaun share their journey
Posted - February 9, 2024
After the miscarriage no one asked Matt how he was feeling
Posted - October 11, 2023
ICSI gave us our miracles after we were unable to conceive
Posted - August 15, 2023
No need for vasectomy reversal
Posted - June 15, 2023
Zero sperm need not end fatherhood dream
Posted - June 14, 2023
Result! Fertility Health and Wellbeing Check fast-tracked path to parenthood
Posted - June 9, 2023
I didn’t realise my hilarious ‘massive balls’ would make me infertile
Posted - December 5, 2022
#HimFertility – how a male fertility test put us on the right track
Posted - November 2, 2022
Norfolk-based broadcaster celebrates first Father’s Day after 8-year wait
Posted - June 23, 2022
Infertility is also a ‘man’s problem’ – so let’s talk about it!
Posted - June 10, 2022
Being ‘young and healthy’ provided no guarantees for our fertility
Posted - June 3, 2022
How do you help each other on the fertility journey?
Posted - February 4, 2022
Life on hold – helping partners support each other through fertility treatment
Posted - February 1, 2022
Celebrations at last after fear of never being a dad
Posted - December 3, 2021
Baby joy after trying to conceive dominated our lives
Posted - November 17, 2021
Time to talk about male infertility
Posted - November 3, 2021
“Houston, we have a fertility problem”
Posted - June 18, 2021
You might have knackered knackers but you still deserve love
Posted - June 15, 2021
“I wish that I had trusted my fertility journey more”
Posted - March 24, 2021
Advances in male infertility treatment helped couple trying for 12 years
Posted - January 18, 2021
International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – Karen’s Story
Posted - November 25, 2020
How to boost sperm quality by reducing oxidative stress
Posted - October 10, 2020
Dad speaks about impact of male infertility ahead of Fathers’ Day
Posted - June 19, 2020
What I now know about male infertility
Posted - June 10, 2020
Know in 6 weeks – Is it my sperm?
Posted - December 3, 2019
Fertility Testing – Semen Analysis – a webinar
Posted - September 3, 2019
Sperm Hunters: Bourn Hall’s specialist urology team marks ‘500’ milestone
Posted - June 12, 2019
Norfolk couple overcome sporting injury to have child
Posted - April 23, 2019
Cystic fibrosis and male infertility
Posted - January 14, 2019
Male infertility – the causes and treatments
Posted - January 14, 2019
Common questions men ask about male infertility
Posted - October 1, 2018
He survived cancer now his IVF baby meets first ‘Test-Tube Baby’ Louise Brown
Posted - July 28, 2018
IVF is 40: 1995: Breakthrough ICSI treatment
Posted - July 2, 2018
Special Father’s Day for man told he would never be a dad
Posted - June 17, 2018
Wickford at Christmas extra special for couple after 6 year wait
Posted - November 28, 2017
I felt guilty all the time – a male perspective on IVF treatment
Posted - November 27, 2017
How to boost male fertility naturally
Posted - October 30, 2017
Male factor (in) fertility – guest blog from Michael Close
Posted - September 27, 2017
Southend IVF funding has made the world of difference
Posted - August 24, 2017
Male infertility advice, take care who you share with
Posted - August 8, 2017
Male fertility impacted by SSRIs prescribed for depression
Posted - January 5, 2017
I lost 4 stone to reduce BMI for fertility treatment
Posted - November 10, 2016
Cystic fibrosis a cause of infertility
Posted - October 3, 2016
Long-term struggle overcome with donated sperm
Posted - September 2, 2016
IMSI improves the odds by selecting the best sperm
Posted - August 30, 2016
Hat trick for Callum thanks to ICSI
Posted - June 24, 2016
SpermComet provides insight into male infertility
Posted - June 13, 2016
An IVF Journey: Day 1 – Milestones
Posted - November 7, 2015
An IVF Journey: Day 2 – From bad to worse
Posted - November 6, 2015
An IVF Journey: Day 3 – A new beginning
Posted - November 5, 2015
An IVF Journey: Day 4 – Mistletoe and Whine
Posted - November 4, 2015
An IVF Journey: Day 5 – Finally, pregnant at last
Posted - November 3, 2015
An IVF Journey: Day 6 – An update
Posted - November 2, 2015
Zero sperm shock
Posted - June 18, 2014
Being without a child excluded us from ‘parent’s club’
Posted - June 17, 2014
Low sperm count? Specialist male fertility treatment at Bourn Hall
Posted - June 12, 2014
IVF in Essex: Freddie is first baby boy for Bourn Hall in Wickford
Posted - January 27, 2014
Male Infertility: Micro-TESE offers new hope for men with a low sperm count
Posted - October 3, 2012
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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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.
