Baby joy after struggle with severe endometriosis symptoms
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.
Read MoreIVF baby joy after endometriosis ‘agony’
Coming off the pill and trying for a baby had involved years of coping with the previously hidden symptoms of endometriosis – including ‘agonisingly’ painful periods. When surgery further diminished Carlene’s fertility, IVF provided the light at the end of the tunnel.
Read MoreStruggling to conceive? Hit the gym and carry on
Kate remembers clearly the years of heartbreak and disappointment at being unable to get pregnant – as many of her friends completed their families.
Read MoreShanna given choice of hysterectomy or motherhood at 21
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.’
Read MoreBaby joy after years of surgery for painful endometriosis
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
Read MoreTriple delight for Cambridgeshire mum debilitated with endometriosis
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.
Read MoreMum overcomes secondary infertility
A mum who gave birth to her daughters more than 20 years apart has spoken out about the pain of secondary infertility
Read MoreMum with ‘invisible’ condition offers hope to others
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.
Read MoreMum beats endometriosis to have longed-for baby
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
Read MoreEndometriosis and infertility and a couple of surprises
Years of infertility made Natasha feel desperate, but her life changed unexpectedly
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