Fertility advice
Do you think PCOS is a confusing name?
The patient charity Verity is asking if PCOS should be called something different as Polycystic ovary syndrome is misleading and a bit scary
Helen & Sammy welcome ‘our little ray of sunshine’
“The procedure was so quick and the staff so kind, I asked “is that it?” and they all giggled!” says Helen. “We still can’t believe it worked first time.”
Good timing with OI overcomes PCOS infertility
Tasha says: “Once I got my diagnosis of PCOS everything made sense. I had experienced really heavy periods as a teenager as well as acne and facial hair which made me self-conscious. At the time I was put on the pill to alleviate my symptoms but that of course masked my PCOS until I came off it to try for a baby.”
PCOS and fertility – your questions answered
Dr Arpita Ray, Regional Lead Clinician, Bourn Hall and Angela Attwood, Nutritionist from Love Nutrition answer common questions about PCOS and fertility
Being told to ‘just relax’ when struggling with PCOS and infertility
Angeliqua had the classic symptoms of PCOS, a common cause of female infertility, since she…
Fertility fitness helps you take back control
Being unable to conceive can feel like you have no control, but there might be aspects of your fertility fitness that you can change.
Fertility midwife Ellie to scale new heights for miscarriage research
A Bourn Hall fertility midwife is scaling new heights on 10th September 2023 to raise money for vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth and preterm birth.
Overcoming PCOS: weight-loss and Ovulation Induction helped Danielle conceive naturally
It is estimated that one in ten women in the UK have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome…
“You shouldn’t have to choose between your job and IVF”
When Sarah told her employer she was starting IVF treatment she was met with a lack of empathy and support. She now supports individuals and employers navigating infertility and IVF in the workplace and is the guest speaker at the Fertility Support Group on 13 September.
Lifestyle overhaul unlocked our fertility journey
I thought okay we have got one chance left so we went away and took her advice. I really got my head sorted, we both lost weight, got fit. We decided that we didn’t have the money to pay for any more cycles so knew this last one would be it.
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Patient reviews you can trust
Genuine experiences from real patients. See why so many trust us with their fertility care.
“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
“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