Focus on: Men Talk
Men Talk focuses on male infertility and how men are affected by fertility issues.
Here we will be posting blogs featuring different perspectives on how infertility affects men, what men can do to help improve their fertility, and what treatments are available to help couples become pregnant.
Keep checking back throughout to see more, and don’t forget you can join in the conversations on our Facebook page – we are always pleased to hear from you!
Life on hold – helping partners support each other through fertility treatment
Posted - February 1, 2022
We are in it together
Posted - January 24, 2022
Celebrations at last after fear of never being a dad
Posted - December 3, 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
Love, Loose Pants, and the Quest for a Baby
Posted - May 31, 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
Dad speaks about impact of male infertility ahead of Fathers’ Day
Posted - June 19, 2020
Know in 6 weeks – Is it my sperm?
Posted - December 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
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
Special Father’s Day for man told he would never be a dad
Posted - June 17, 2018
I felt guilty all the time – a male perspective on IVF treatment
Posted - November 27, 2017
Male infertility advice, take care who you share with
Posted - August 8, 2017
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
IVF hat trick for cancer survivor
Posted - February 20, 2015
Zero sperm shock
Posted - June 18, 2014
Low sperm count? Specialist male fertility treatment at Bourn Hall
Posted - June 12, 2014
Good results for ICSI with SpermSlow
Posted - February 4, 2013
A report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fertility treatment was recently released.![]()
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The report found fewer IVF patients had experienced delays to treatment during the pandemic than first anticipated, but the NHS is still facing delays in referrals.![]()
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Julia Chain, Chair of the HFEA, said: “Fertility clinic staff worked incredibly hard to re-open during the pandemic while providing a safe service for patients.![]()
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“During this time, patients who were coming to the end of their window of fertility were prioritised to keep their dreams of a family alive.”![]()
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Find out more about the findings here: moredetails.uk/3Nm6x45
IVF clinics’ efforts to keep treatment on track during pandemic praised - Bourn Hall Clinic
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Bourn Hall, one of the first clinics to re-open during the pandemic, is now gradually easing visitor restrictions and looking forward to more in-person appointments.
Jenny and Ben had been trying for a baby for three years before they had further testing to find out why they could not conceive. ![]()
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Test results showed Jenny had cysts on her ovaries and Ben’s sperm test revealed low morphology. The couple were advised to try IVF, but both needed to lose weight before they could be considered for NHS funding. ![]()
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With the help of the couch to 5k app and some Slimming World cookbooks, the couple were able to lose the weight within seven months. ![]()
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Read their full story here: moredetails.uk/37Rtop4
Couch to 5K helped me get fertility fit - Bourn Hall Clinic
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When Jenny was told losing weight would bring the couple closer to their baby dreams, she got the Slimming World cookbook and downloaded the Couch to 5K app. A healthy BMI gave them access to NHS-fund...
Thank you to Jessica who sent us this lovely photo of her twins, Henry and Hallie, born in November 2021. ![]()
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Jessica and her husband had their treatment at our Wickford clinic after being diagnosed with unexplained infertility. ![]()
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She said: “We are very grateful for Bourn Hall and wouldn't be where we are today without you guys. We owe you everything for making our dreams come true.”![]()
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ad. We have partnered with Laura Bradshaw who, in her recent blog, talks us through her recent IVF journey at our Cambridge clinic. ![]()
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Laura discusses choosing a clinic, the consultation, medications and much more, offering her advice and tips.![]()
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Read the full article here: moredetails.uk/39fYJCg
Today is International Nurses' Day, which is celebrated around the world every 12th May on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ![]()
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The theme this year is Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health.![]()
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Three of our fertility nurses have recently been appointed to senior leadership roles in recognition of their contribution to the clinic. ![]()
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Nicola Graver, Human Resources Director, said: “It takes a very special kind of person to become a fertility nurse and we know from our patients just how much they remember and value the support and guidance they get from our wonderful team.”![]()
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We are particularly proud of all our nurses, the incredible work they carry out and the difference they make to patients’ lives in our clinics. ![]()
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Thank you to you all. 💜![]()
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Please comment below with your experiences of our wonderful Bourn Hall nurses and read more on our website here: moredetails.uk/3wnmGiV ![]()
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