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IVF success rates improved with 5 day blastocyst transfer - Adam Burnley talks to Chris Smith from Naked Scientists

IVF success rates improved with 5 day blastocyst transfer

IVF success rates have improved over recent years and the increased use of blastocyst transfer is one factor. Adam Burnley explained to the BBC how with a video monitoring system, such as Eeva, embryo development can be observed with disturbing them.

I felt that pang of disappointment that I wasn't falling pregnant

For the first time I felt that pang of disappointment that I wasn’t falling pregnant

Amy Brook gives her perspective on the fertility journey.

The only way is Wickford for new mums on Mother's Day

The only way is Wickford for these mums on Mother’s Day

Celebrating Mother’s Day following successful treatment at Bourn Hall Wickford.

We caught up with some of the Wickford satellite clinic’s most recent new mums who will be celebrating their first Mother’s Day this year.

Bourn Hall pioneered frozen embryo treatment frozen embryos in storage

First frozen embryo baby home from the cold

Our first ‘ice baby’ successfully crossed Antarctica to raise money for charity

Sarah Pallett discusses plans for Wickford Clinic

Sarah Pallett discusses plans for Wickford Clinic

“The new Wickford clinic is going to be very special,” says Sarah Pallett

Work begins on Bourn Hall’s purpose-built full service clinic in Wickford

Diggers are moving in to start work on a new clinic in Wickford.

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Test-tube baby goes back to where it began

‘Bourn Hall baby’ Ian Drake filmed an interview for his film course.

Dr Thanos Papathanasiou, Regional Lead Clinician

Lower dose and higher IVF success from use of AMH test

Tailoring treatment according to AMH levels could maintain success rates and reduce medication.

Fertility preservation ahead of gender reassignment

Fertility preservation ahead of gender reassignment requires the support of a multi-disciplinary teams where collection and storage of gametes occurs before hormonal or surgical treatment.

Male fertility impacted by SSRIs prescribed for depression

There is evidence that SSRIs create temporary damage to sperm DNA.

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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

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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

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