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IVF or IUI? The dilemma for single women
As a single woman ‘going it alone’ to have a baby you need to choose between IUI or IVF fertility treatment. Both have benefits and disadvantages, so consultant Dr Valentina Mauro will be discussing the options with members of Fertility Network’s Single Women’s Fertility Group.
Holding it together – Jenna & Shaun share their journey
Shaun vividly remembers the telephone call when he was told by the hospital he had no sperm: “I remember just kind of reeling and my head was spinning.”
Becoming an egg donor has changed my life – I hope it changes someone else’s
Lisa didn’t realise that she could donate her eggs until a friend going through IVF…
EmbryoGlue could increase IVF birth rates by 7%, research reveals
IVF live birth rates could be improved by seven per cent through the addition of Hyaluronic acid (HA) to the embryo transfer media, a paper in Human Reproduction has found. Therefore, Bourn Hall is to offer ‘EmbryoGlue’ as an option to its self-funded patients and closely monitor the outcomes.
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…
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.
8 ways to supercharge your sperm
To be told that you have poor sperm quality can be disheartening, but as sperm are produced constantly there is much you can do to improve them. Being fertility fit will improve your wellbeing, both physically and mentally, and increase your chances of successful treatment. Bourn Hall’s Nutritional Therapist Angela Attwood gives her top tips for improving sperm health.
If you want a baby and it’s not happening
If you are asking ‘Why can’t I get pregnant?’ the good news is that you can boost your chances of conception… and we can tell you how. If you are trying to conceive we can provide you with some good advice.
Baby Isabella brings joy and comfort this Christmas
Zoe and Adam from Cambridgeshire are looking forward to enjoying their first Christmas with their ‘rainbow baby’ after heart-breaking loss.
5 years of helping families – First Christmas with Freddie
This Christmas is going to be ‘very special’ says Amy, who is looking forward to celebrating it with six month old Freddie and husband Nick. Amy and Nick had IVF at Bourn Hall in 2022 after battling with the frustration of unexplained infertility.
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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