Fertility advice

Amira and Stuart with Ismail

Demystifying NHS funded IVF and fertility treatment in Essex

NHS-funded IVF is now available across all of Essex – advice on getting fertility fit and the treatment options available will be discussed at an open evening at Bourn Hall Essex on 28th June.

Francis with Alfie born without a vasectomy reversal

No need for vasectomy reversal

Instead of paying to have a vasectomy reversal, which can often be unsuccessful, Emma and Francis were advised that the best option would be to have sperm removed and frozen ready for IVF treatment.

Lucy Pullan, embryologist discusses zero sperm count

Zero sperm count need not end fatherhood dream

A zero sperm count can be devastating but the good news is that, if sperm can be found surgically, the chances of a baby from assisted conception are high.

Vicki, Joe, Hugo and Harper

Result! Fertility Health and Wellbeing Check fast-tracked path to parenthood

Vicki and Joe were in their mid-thirties and had been trying for a baby for over a year. Feeling that time was not on their side they wanted answers quickly and opted to bypass their GP completely and pay for a Bourn Hall Fertility Health and Wellbeing Check.

Bells ring out

Bells ring out in celebration at Bourn

A special peal of bells rang out to celebrate the staff and patients of Bourn Hall. A promise made to help a couple’s fertility journey

Jo Sharman our fertility nurses can help you get pregnant

Our fertility nurses are here to help you get pregnant

If you have been trying to conceive naturally for a while and are concerned because…

Theramex brings Spanish IVF consultants to Bourn Hall

Theramex brings Spanish IVF consultants to Bourn Hall, the birthplace of IVF

Bourn Hall is known worldwide as the birthplace of IVF treatment, so it was a…

Georgia Davies, Fertility Midwife

Celebrating the Fertility Midwife

Fertility nursing may not seem an obvious career move for a midwife, but the opportunity to gain new skills and have increased contact time with patients has attracted several to Bourn Hall over recent years.

Anxiety, uncertainty and infertility

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 – Anxiety, uncertainty and infertility 

The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Anxiety’, an emotion commonly reported by people experiencing the uncertainty associated with infertility as well as those going through treatment. Coping strategies from Bourn Hall’s blog.

Stephanie and Gordon with Drew

First time success with IVF after diagnosis of unexplained infertility

“We had blood tests, I had a hycosy to check my tubes, and lots of ultrasounds, but they couldn’t find anything,” explains Stephanie. “We were diagnosed with unexplained infertility and I was put on Clomid to stimulate ovulation

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Patient reviews you can trust

Genuine experiences from real patients. See why so many trust us with their fertility care.

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“We went to an open evening at Bourn Hall Wickford and came away feeling really positive about the place. The staff were really friendly and the presentation was clear about the statistics regarding success rates and live birth rates; their data was very transparent. We came away feeling like we would really be looked after.”

Katy and Leigh are parents to Charlie after IVF

Patient 2023

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“We chose to make an appointment at Bourn Hall Wickford because of the favourable reviews. When we got there and met the staff they were just so lovely, making us feel welcome and explaining to us what tests would need to be done and what our options were; we just thought ‘yes, let’s get the ball rolling!”

Jess and Fran are mums to Nathan after IVF with donor sperm

Patient 2023