Focus on: PCOS Awareness Month
It is estimated that as many as 1 in 10 women in the UK suffer from PCOS, making it one of the most common causes of infertility. According to our consultant Dr Arpita Ray, Regional Lead Consultant, women with PCOS may find it more challenging to conceive, due to an imbalance of sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone, which may lead to irregular or absent periods. Other symptoms of this increasingly common condition may include ovarian cysts, acne, excess hair and obesity, but also none of these.
September is PCOS Awareness Month, with PCOS charities and organisations, such as Verity in the UK and PCOS Awareness Association in the US, aiming to raise awareness and increase understanding of the condition. If you would like advice on how PCOS may impact fertility do get in touch.
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Posted - September 21, 2021
Bourn Hall helped us to conceive naturally – now our baby’s starting school!
Posted - September 10, 2021
PCOS, miscarriage, cancer – getting fertility fit delivers unexpected success
Posted - September 8, 2021
International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – Kathryn’s story
Posted - September 21, 2020
PCOS and fertility – your questions answered
Posted - September 16, 2020
Improving fertility for PCOS patients
Posted - January 15, 2019
Recipes to help overcome PCOS and improve fertility
Posted - September 14, 2017
Children for Lucy after 10 years brings hope to those with PCOS
Posted - October 31, 2016
PCOS meant 10 year wait for baby
Posted - July 22, 2016
Getting pregnant with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Posted - January 8, 2016
Overcoming infertility caused by PCOS
Posted - May 15, 2015
Improving fertility for PCOS patients
Posted - December 12, 2014
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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