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First Christmas as a family, thank you Bourn Hall!
“We spent many Christmases saying to each other ‘maybe next year we will have another stocking to…
First Christmas as a family, thank you Bourn Hall!
“We spent many Christmases saying to each other ‘maybe next year we will have another stocking to…
Coping with Christmas: Make your own family traditions
A game plan can help you cope with family get-togethers
Coping with Christmas: Dealing with friends’ good news
Your work colleague might also have been trying for years to conceive.
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Understanding Success Rates
Fertility statistics can sometimes feel confusing or even discouraging. Percentages and figures don’t always tell…
IVF vs IUI: Which Fertility Treatment Is Best for You?
By Dr Thanos Papathanasiou, CEO & Medical Director, Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic, UK One of…
Let’s Make IVF More Accessible for All
By Dr Thanos Papathanasiou, CEO & Medical Director, Bourn Hall The pioneers of IVF and…
Donor and surrogacy services – Bourn Hall Clinic
Our donation and surrogacy service is led by Dr Chhaya Prasannan-Nair, a highly experienced gynaecologist…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
Coping with Christmas: Getting back your emotional strength
Recognising that feelings such as uncertainty, sadness and frustration are natural and infertility is a type of grief can give you back your strength.
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