Focus on: Causes of infertility
If you have been trying for a couple of years to get pregnant without success then do have a conversation with your GP about possible causes of infertility.
In this section we cover some of the reasons people struggle to conceive. We would recommend fertility testing to provide an accurate diagnosis.
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Being told to ‘just relax’ when struggling with PCOS and infertility
Posted - September 11, 2023
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#HimFertility – how a male fertility test put us on the right track
Posted - November 2, 2022
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Major causes of female infertility
Posted - September 20, 2022
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Fertility tests can help give you answers
Posted - January 28, 2022
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How to improve natural fertility – Top Tips
Posted - January 10, 2022
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Could you make a life changing gift?
Posted - November 22, 2021
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Fairytale ending for Naomi after shock infertility diagnosis at 16
Posted - October 21, 2021
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I thought my heavy, painful periods were normal
Posted - March 3, 2021
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What I now know about male infertility
Posted - June 10, 2020
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Losing weight to boost fertility
Posted - October 21, 2019
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‘Don’t give up’ says mum affected by PCOS a common cause of infertility
Posted - September 3, 2019
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Fertility tests and specialist advice – with no waiting
Posted - June 11, 2019
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Free consultation with a Bourn Hall fertility nurse specialist
Posted - May 3, 2019
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Fertility advice? Fertility testing? Fertility treatment? You are in the best place
Posted - January 30, 2019
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Heartbreak of unexplained infertility
Posted - January 24, 2019
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Improving fertility for PCOS patients
Posted - January 15, 2019
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Male infertility – the causes and treatments
Posted - January 14, 2019
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Woman who struggled to get pregnant 40 years ago becomes grandma through IVF
Posted - August 20, 2018
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Unlimited IVF treatment programme launched – £500 discount for Wickford patients
Posted - August 1, 2018
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Mum with ‘invisible’ condition offers hope to others on Mother’s Day
Posted - March 2, 2018
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Rising Festival: When is the right time to have a baby?
Posted - March 1, 2018
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Overcoming recurrent miscarriage with PGS, new chromosome screening service launched
Posted - February 5, 2018
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Male factor (in) fertility – guest blog from Michael Close
Posted - September 27, 2017
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Recipes to help overcome PCOS and improve fertility
Posted - September 14, 2017
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Why can’t I get pregnant?
Posted - September 5, 2017
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Could making some simple lifestyle changes be the key to unlocking your fertility?
Posted - August 16, 2017
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Children for Lucy after 10 years brings hope to those with PCOS
Posted - October 31, 2016
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SpermComet provides insight into male infertility
Posted - June 13, 2016
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Fertility facts, figures and findings
Posted - October 31, 2014
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Fertility after 35: What happens to our eggs as we age?
Posted - April 5, 2012
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Egg Donation After Premature Menopause
Posted - January 19, 2012