Focus on: Routes to Parenthood
Everyone’s journey is different and every Bourn Hall patient has a personalised treatment plan to meet their own needs and specific situation.
We have a strong track record in treating same-sex couples and have a sperm bank. We were also the first clinic in the world to offer surrogacy.
We also specialise in fertility preservation whether that be prior to cancer treatment, gender reassignment or the onset of early menopause. We were also the first to freeze sperm and embryos and have continued to pioneer with egg freezing. Success rates from frozen embryo cycles are at an all-time high.
IUI with donor sperm worked first time for midwife Miranda
Posted - March 27, 2024
IVF or IUI? The dilemma for single women
Posted - February 22, 2024
As a same-sex couple IVF gave us more options
Posted - July 21, 2023
Is your donor conceived child turning 18 this year?
Posted - January 30, 2023
Our joys, trials and tribulations as parents of an adopted child
Posted - October 21, 2022
With early menopause in the family I decided to go it alone
Posted - October 18, 2022
Moving on from fertility treatment? Should you consider adoption?
Posted - October 16, 2022
Go it alone – single IVF mother by choice
Posted - March 18, 2022
Increased support for transgender fertility preservation
Posted - June 28, 2018
Becoming a trans man and preserving fertility
Posted - June 19, 2017
Family dream comes true for Emily and Debbie thanks to donor sperm
Posted - June 9, 2017
Adoption after unsuccessful IVF
Posted - May 24, 2017
Surrogacy helped Amanda have her own child after cancer
Posted - May 24, 2017
Choosing to become a single mum with IVF
Posted - May 24, 2017
Having a baby through IVF surrogacy
Posted - May 24, 2017
When to tell your child about their biological origins
Posted - May 24, 2017
Explore different pathways to parenthood
Posted - May 24, 2017
Your adoption questions answered
Posted - November 13, 2015
Reflections on adoption after IVF 3/3
Posted - November 11, 2015
Beyond IVF – Fiona’s fertility journey 2/3
Posted - November 10, 2015
Pain of infertility: Fiona speaks out 1/3
Posted - November 9, 2015
An ‘IVF single mother’ by choice
Posted - October 30, 2014
“Where do babies come from?”: A guest blog by Susan Imrie
Posted - March 11, 2014
Donor compensation amounts have recently been raised, from £750 to £985 for egg donors, and from £35 per clinic visit to £45 per clinic visit for sperm donors.![]()
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This is because of the rise in inflation, which meant the old donor compensation rates no longer reflected the intended compensation for time and expenses.![]()
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You can find out more about the increase on the HFEA website: moredetails.uk/3NcCrSO
We’re so excited to announce that the new @netflixuk trailer for Joy is officially out now! 🎉![]()
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This is the incredible story of our inspirational pioneers; Jean Purdy, Patrick Steptoe and Bob Edwards. Three revolutionary creators of IVF, the birth of Louise Joy Brown and their story before the wonderful world of Bourn Hall. ![]()
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Joy - out November 22nd 🧪![]()
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We can’t wait for you to see it! 🤩![]()
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#fertility #joy #netflix #ivf
October is menopause awareness month, an initiative to increase understanding of menopause and its impact on women’s health.![]()
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Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years and fertility. ![]()
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Perimenopause means “around menopause” and marks the time during which the ovaries gradually stop working, leading to menopause. Usually associated with women in their 50s, perimenopausal symptoms can start as early as 40 years of age, and, in rare cases, even younger.![]()
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Find out more about menopause here: www.bournhall.co.uk/?s=menopause
Thank you to this patient for leaving a lovely review about Bev, our Nursing Development Manager, who is based at our new Stamford Fertility Health Suite.![]()
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“We’re so lucky to have a clinic on our doorstep. It’s making this very hard process much easier. We’re so thankful for Bev’s expertise.”![]()
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We love hearing your feedback, so if you’ve recently had treatment or a consultation with us, please leave a review on Google.
There are many acronyms you might come across during your fertility journey and they might not always make sense to you. Here’s a quick guide:![]()
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IVF = in vitro fertilisation![]()
TTC = trying to conceive![]()
TTW / 2WW = two-week wait![]()
AMH = anti-müllerian hormone![]()
FET = frozen embryo transfer![]()
DPO = days post ovulation![]()
DPT = days post transfer![]()
BFP = big fat positive
