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Fertility, your questions answered.

If you are reading this blog post, you may be considering starting a family, or you and your partner may already be struggling to conceive naturally.

As a single person, there are various ways to become a parent. So, where do you start? In this blog, on our website and through our dedicated channel of experts, we can help you to explore your options.

There’s no doubt that struggling to conceive, being diagnosed with infertility and then going through treatment, is emotionally, physically and mentally draining. Increased hope, followed by despair, cycles of medication and treatment, as well as medical appointments, can all take their toll.

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

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.

Why choose to use a sperm donor. A sperm donor can help all types of people build families. Sperm donors may choose to stay anonymous or be identified, depending on how and where they donate. Find out more about IVF using sperm donors in our blog.

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.

We know that healthy sperm are vital for conception, but what constitutes healthy sperm? Here we break down what makes sperm healthy and what lifestyle changes can increase fertility.

Why is there a stigma around male infertility?
What are the implications of male infertility on conception and for well-being? Is it time for more open communication and an improvement in male fertility testing opportunities?

The HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) is the UK regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research. They have recently released a new report called ‘Trends in Egg, Sperm and Embryo Donation’.

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is an advanced reproductive procedure, that can be performed as part of IVF. With ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into the egg. If male infertility is the likely cause of a couple being unable to conceive naturally, then ICSI may be suggested.