Mature oocyte cryopreservation, or egg freezing, is a powerful choice for women and couples looking to keep their options open. If you’re waiting for a better point in your career before you start a family, have a medical condition that may affect fertility, or simply haven’t decided if you want children yet, egg freezing could give you much-needed peace of mind. The best time to freeze eggs is before the age of 35, as egg reserves decline with age – but the service may still be useful if you are […]
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The aim of this article is to explain in a patient-friendly way what endometriosis is, how it might effect fertility and what fertility treatments might be recommended. It is not supposed to be an exhaustive reference and if you have concerns or questions please discuss them with your GP or fertility or endometriosis doctor. What is endometriosis? The endometrium is the medical name for the lining of the womb. Endometriosis is a condition in which this tissue grows outside of the womb. This can be almost anywhere in the body, […]
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For most people Mother’s Day is a lovely time of celebration, but if you have been trying unsuccessfully for a baby and are not yet lucky enough to be a mum, it can trigger a range of painful feelings and can be a heart-breaking reminder of your lack of a family. Understand and accept yourself To get through this day, you need to accept that it’s OK and completely understandable for you to be feeling the way you do and that, given your situation, you are responding perfectly normally. Accept […]
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Thrilled to share a success story below from one of our delighted patients Around 3 years ago my husband and I made the decision to start trying for a baby; we were both so excited and couldn’t wait to be one of ‘those’ couples who could share their baby news with the world. Although this excitement was coupled with a secret feeling of dread, I had been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome some years earlier and began to worry this wasn’t going to be as easy as we first hoped. […]
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