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Stigma for Those Who Can’t Conceive Naturally

There are lots of different reasons why people feel there is a stigma attached to talking about fertility issues, we explore them in this blog.

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Dealing with IVF Trauma and Loss

For many individuals and couples, IVF brings a successful outcome, but it is a challenging procedure in itself and it’s important to be mentally and physically prepared for the challenges.

Fertility In The Workplace – What Should Businesses Be Doing For Their Employees?

Awareness of fertility in the workplace has never been so important. Here we explore the importance for both men and women of protecting themselves from exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.

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How Does Stress Affect Fertility?

While it’s unlikely that stress alone can cause infertility, there are many studies to suggest that it can have a negative impact. Yet trying to tell someone who is struggling with infertility to ‘just relax,’ or that stress will decrease their chances of getting pregnant, is actually more likely to increase their anxiety and stress levels!

How might your profession be affecting your sperm?

If you and your partner are struggling to conceive, then the cause of the infertility could be related to your job or profession. Certain working conditions, for example working with some chemicals, can negatively affect your sperm and reduce your fertility.

How Soon After a Failed IVF Can I Try Again?

Every individual is different and you should also seek advice from your GP or fertility specialist, to see when it is safest to try again from a medical perspective, with your own particular circumstances. Read more…

How to Improve Male Fertility

How does male fertility play a part in IVF and what exactly is meant by ‘health sperm’? Find out in our male fertility blog…

I’m Single And Want To Be a Parent – What Support Is Available For Me?

We explore the support for people deciding to parent without a partner and a number of ways in which this can be achieved with assisted reproductive techniques (ART).

Infertility In Men

There are many reasons why couples actively trying for a baby fail to conceive and male infertility issues account for around 30-40% of them. The remaining percentage is a combination of female infertility issues, both partners with fertility problems and unexplained fertility issues.Male infertility is any health-related issue that lowers the chances of a man’s female partner getting pregnant, through unprotected sex with him.

Is your fertility journey affecting your relationship with your partner? Here are some tips to help you both on your journey.

It’s very common for the pressures of infertility to take its toll on relationships, however, there are many ways to minimise the impact.

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Chemotherapy and fertility treatment – What do I need to know?

Chemotherapy can affect the fertility of both men and women and by talking to your oncologist and fertility experts, you can potentially reduce your risk of not being able to have children.

Looking After Your Mental Health – Where Can You Seek Help On Your Journey?

Tips on looking after your mental health before, during and after fertility treatment and when trying for a baby.

Male Infertility: Diagnosis and Exploring Your Options

The term ‘infertility’ suggests that conceiving is impossible, yet for many people diagnosed with it, this isn’t the case, it just means that assisted reproductive techniques (ART) may be necessary. Explore male infertility, diagnosis and your options for the future.