Home > Your stories Posted - March 21, 2024
Natalie’s stomach used to bloat so badly on some days that she looked six months pregnant – which was cruelly ironic as she and her husband Alex had been unable to conceive.
Home > News & events > News Posted - March 21, 2024
A comprehensive Endometriosis Fertility Service is being launched by Bourn Hall to provide specialist advice for those requiring fertility treatment – or fertility preservation ahead of surgery.
Home > Your stories Posted - August 30, 2023
Kate remembers clearly the years of heartbreak and disappointment at being unable to get pregnant – as many of her friends completed their families.
Home > News & events > News Posted - March 1, 2023
Many women are often not aware that painful, heavy or prolonged periods are not ‘normal’ and can be a symptom of endometriosis, which may have been masked by the use of contraceptives.
Home > Your stories Posted - December 8, 2021
Shanna’s excruciatingly painful periods got so bad she was offered a hysterectomy when only 21. But she had always wanted children so it was ‘absolutely no way.’
Home > News & events > Posted - September 16, 2021
For many couples who struggle to conceive it can come as a complete shock. The Bourn Hall Fertility Fair aims to answer your questions about infertility and provide a pathway forward to help you take the next step.
Home > News & events > News Posted - March 1, 2021
Endometriosis is a progressive disease that impacts fertility and yet diagnosis takes 8 years on average says Endometriosis UK
Home > News & events > Events Posted - January 28, 2021
Up to half of women with endometriosis – where tissue can grow over the ovaries and fallopian tubes – are affected by fertility issues. Worryingly, few women know that surgery to alleviate the symptoms may also cause damage to their reproductive organs.
Home > News & events > News Posted - March 19, 2020
Laura will be celebrating her first Mothers’ Day and is sharing her emotional journey to raise awareness of some of the misconceptions that still exist around fertility
Home > Your stories Posted - August 20, 2019
Half an hour before a major operation Charlotte faced the possibility of having one of her ovaries removed – and thought she might lose her chance of having a baby
Home > Your stories Posted - July 16, 2019
After suffering crippling pain with endometriosis and two failed treatments at Cambridge IVF, Amy had a successful pregnancy with a personalised treatment plan at Bourn Hall.
Home > Your stories Posted - March 23, 2018
After suffering an early miscarriage as a newlywed, Paula had been unable to get pregnant again naturally. Tests revealed that she had severe endometriosis as well as polycystic ovary syndrome.
Home > Your stories Posted - March 23, 2018
Many causes of infertility have no symptoms; Victoria’s infertility was caused by a condition called endometriosis, which was only uncovered when she had to have emergency surgery
Home > Your stories Posted - March 12, 2018
Years of infertility made Natasha feel desperate, but her life changed unexpectedly
Home > News & events > News Posted - March 2, 2018
This year four-year-old Alex will be able to write his first Mother’s Day card, making it extra special for his mum Victoria, who struggled to conceive due to endometriosis
Home > Your stories Posted - March 8, 2017
Susie faced having only one fallopian tube and endometriosis, as well difficult family circumstances. Yet she beat the odds and gave birth to baby Callie.
Home > Your stories Posted - February 9, 2017
A laparoscopy revealed that Jenny had endometriosis, a condition affecting around 2 million women in the UK and the reason for her infertility.
