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Becoming an egg donor has changed my life – I hope it changes someone else’s

Is donor egg IVF right for you? Understanding the journey

For many people, the journey to parenthood isn’t always straightforward and can come with emotional…

Female and male fertility testing

How do you test fertility? What you need to know

Deciding to start a family is a deeply personal journey, and sometimes, it doesn’t unfold…

ICSI is one of the fertility treatments offered by Bourn Hall

ICSI vs IVF: key differences explained

Facing fertility challenges can be an emotional and uncertain journey, and it’s completely normal to…

Sperm donation: how compensation works and what to expect

If you’re considering becoming a sperm donor but aren’t certain about the process or how…

Becoming an egg donor has changed my life – I hope it changes someone else’s

Egg donation procedure: a step-by-step guide for donors

If you’re considering egg donation, first of all – congratulations! Choosing to donate your eggs and…

Anne O’Leary, Regional Lead Embryologist for Bourn Hall Essex

HFEA issues guidance about ‘Add-ons’ – additional treatments of benefit to some

Add-ons are optional treatments that may provide benefits to some groups of patients but do…

Egg freezing offers the potential of fertility preservation

Egg freezing Key: considerations and how to interpret clinic success rates

Key takeaways If you’re not ready to become pregnant right now but would like to…

Kristy and Gabby with Eden

First Christmas as a family, thank you Bourn Hall!

“We spent many Christmases saying to each other ‘maybe next year we will have another…

Coping With Christmas 2024

Coping with Christmas: Make your own family traditions

A game plan can help you cope with family get-togethers

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Coping with Christmas: Dealing with friends’ good news

Your work colleague might also have been trying for years to conceive.

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Patient reviews you can trust

Genuine experiences from real patients. See why so many trust us with their fertility care.

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“We went to an open evening at Bourn Hall Wickford and came away feeling really positive about the place. The staff were really friendly and the presentation was clear about the statistics regarding success rates and live birth rates; their data was very transparent. We came away feeling like we would really be looked after.”

Katy and Leigh are parents to Charlie after IVF

Patient 2023

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“We chose to make an appointment at Bourn Hall Wickford because of the favourable reviews. When we got there and met the staff they were just so lovely, making us feel welcome and explaining to us what tests would need to be done and what our options were; we just thought ‘yes, let’s get the ball rolling!”

Jess and Fran are mums to Nathan after IVF with donor sperm

Patient 2023