Over-active thyroid and miscarriage risk added stress to Gemma’s fertility journey
Gemma had an over-active thyroid caused by Graves’ Disease, an auto-immune condition resulting in a full thyroidectomy. It can cause irregular periods and make it difficult to conceive. There is also an increased risk of miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy and the medication can have side-effects. So, naturally, Gemma’s medical history made her anxious when trying to conceive.
Read MoreI found myself single, in my thirties – and my eggs were running out
After her marriage broke down and discovering she had a low ovarian reserve , Claire was considering solo IVF with donor sperm – but then she met and fell in love with James and they agreed they would like to have a baby together. The only problem was that James had already undergone a vasectomy…
Read MoreCambridgeshire couple celebrate first birthday of their ‘miracle’
His parents tried for 14 years to have a baby. Then following fertility treatment at Bourn Hall Cambridge Thimath was born
Read MoreThree IVF daughters, successful first time for each
After a diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, John chose to freeze his sperm. Five years later, he and wife Claire started IVF treatment at Bourn Hall.
Read MoreDon’t bottle up your feelings
Sophie remembers all too clearly the turmoil of emotions she felt when her Facebook feed seemed to be full of pregnancy announcements.
Read MoreCambridgeshire couple count their blessings after NHS-funded fertility treatment brings baby joy
“I would have really struggled if I had not been able to have a baby,” says Laura Foley, who feels fortunate to have had NHS IVF treatment.
Read MoreCouple become mums with help from Bourn Hall’s sperm bank
It is often said that sperm is the only thing same-sex female couples need to get pregnant. However there is also the chance that one or both may also have a fertility issue. Melanie and Laura explain why, after trying an online site, they chose Bourn Hall with its sperm bank for IVF treatment – which revealed underlying health issues.
Read MoreCouple have a ‘princess’ who shares a birthday with Prince George
Claire was told that she had no eggs for IVF treatment. A follicle scan at Bourn Hall proved this wrong and she was soon pregnant with baby Emily.
Read MoreDestined to be a mother, despite only one fallopian tube and endometriosis
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.
Read MoreBiological clock ticking, Abigail felt she had no time to wait
It can be daunting to be a single woman undertaking IVF treatment. Bourn Hall Clinic put Abigail’s worries at ease; she is now mum to daughter Molly.
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