Focus on: The Greatest Gift
1 in 6 IVF treatments now require donated eggs, sperm or embryos.
Would you consider giving one of the greatest gifts and become an egg or sperm donor? Read our stories to find out more.
Milestones of IVF: 2002 – Bourn Hall introduces the first egg sharing programme
Posted - December 28, 2022
Could you give the greatest gift?
Posted - December 16, 2022
Bourn Hall launches Christmas appeal for egg donors – could it be you?
Posted - December 9, 2022
I didn’t realise my hilarious ‘massive balls’ would make me infertile
Posted - December 5, 2022
A regulated clinic means our children can ‘own’ their IVF story
Posted - June 15, 2022
Go it alone – single IVF mother by choice
Posted - March 18, 2022
Could you make a life changing gift?
Posted - November 22, 2021
Need for more diversity in egg and sperm donors says Bourn Hall Medical Director
Posted - June 24, 2021
Big thank you to egg donors – celebrating International Women’s Day
Posted - March 8, 2021
Highlights of 2019: First ‘frostie’ twin launches egg bank
Posted - December 13, 2019
Egg bank to reduce waiting times for donated eggs
Posted - March 25, 2019
IVF is 40: 2002: Egg sharing
Posted - July 3, 2018
Family dream comes true for Emily and Debbie thanks to donor sperm
Posted - June 9, 2017
Egg sharing for free IVF can be a win-win
Posted - May 4, 2017
Couple become mums with help from Bourn Hall’s sperm bank
Posted - March 30, 2017
Egg sharing was a win-win for us and another couple
Posted - November 28, 2014
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
Fertility after 35: What happens to our eggs as we age?
Posted - April 5, 2012
Egg Donation After Premature Menopause
Posted - January 19, 2012
How much do you know about the stages of your menstrual cycle?![]()
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Understanding your menstrual cycle can empower you to embrace the changes and make the most of each phase. Share your tips in the comments for navigating these stages.![]()
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Find out more about our tests and treatments here: moredetails.uk/3nJVwh9
Ever wondered which hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle and what their role is? Read on to find out more.![]()
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There are five main hormones involved in the menstrual cycle:![]()
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1️⃣ Oestrogen![]()
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2️⃣ Progesterone![]()
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3️⃣ Luteinizing hormone (LH)![]()
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4️⃣ Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)![]()
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5️⃣ Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)![]()
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Take our free fertility self assessment to learn more about your ability to get pregnant here: moredetails.uk/3Yd6aj8
The menstrual cycle is often divided into two phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase spans from the first day of your period until the day of ovulation, while the luteal phase starts at ovulation and ends the day before your next period.![]()
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Ovulation is where a mature egg is released from the ovary and is swept into the adjacent fallopian tube. This occurs on or around day 14 of your cycle, meaning you will be most fertile on or around this day. ![]()
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Sperm can survive a few days inside the fallopian tubes so the best time to have sex if you’re trying to conceive is a few days before ovulation and during ovulation.![]()
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Read our handy leaflet to learn more about the menstrual cycle here: moredetails.uk/3OOc7A2
Every 28 days (or thereabouts), between the ages of around 13 and 51, a woman will release a mature egg from her ovary which has the potential to be fertilised and develop into an embryo. ![]()
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If fertilisation does not occur, then the mature egg, along with the spongy lining of the womb which developed to protect and nourish the developing embryo, is lost through the menstrual bleed.![]()
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This week, we will be sharing more information about the menstrual cycle, including how it works, the different phases and how it is related to fertility.![]()
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Find out more here: moredetails.uk/3OOc7A2
Thank you to Rebekah for sending us this photo of her daughter, Ada. ![]()
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She said: “My daughter Ada, has a science day at school today and was asked to celebrate a scientist. We researched and she wanted to go as Jean Purdy. This is because Ada and my son Ruairí are both IVF babies and we stressed that without the work Jean Purdy did she would not be here.”![]()
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