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We’ve seen a dramatic decline in sperm quality around the world over the last couple of decades. We know that around 40% of fertility issues sit with the man and male factor fertility is often indicated in issues such as recurrent miscarriage and failed IVF. 1 in 14 men are…

On 4th March 2022, myself, Aaron Sutton, Ciaran Hannington and Tony Suckling set off to Nepal for what would be the challenge of a lifetime - a 140km trek to Everest Base Camp. Why? Two reasons: To raise awareness of male infertility and how poorly men are supported when it…

We are delighted that The Fertility Show is returning to London Olympia on 20th & 21st May 2023. The renowned Show is the only live event that lets you meet with so many top fertility experts, clinics and doctors in one place at one time, in a safe and discreet…

Mother’s Day can be one of the hardest days of the year when you’re struggling to conceive or experiencing the loss of miscarriage. It all too often feels like a cruel reminder of what you don’t have and most desperately long for and it may seem as if everyone is…

What a huge achievement for the HIMfertility 4-strong team. This is for all the men out there struggling with fertility so that you know you're not alone. This trek really hasn't been easy and each of the team have faced their own battles getting there but have done it and…

  ‘This challenge is all about getting the message out that men need help too when it comes to #fertility. For many it can be a huge uphill battle that takes a lot of time and energy which is exactly what each of us are going through right now. Day…

What a picture. Just three days until the @HIMfertility team reach Everest base camp in their #basecampforfertility challenge. Please do give generously: they are doing this to raise awareness of #malefertility issues and to help us continue to support anyone facing #fertility struggles. We are humbled by their efforts. Details…

  The team of 4 intrepid @HIMfertility men are trekking to Everest base camp to raise awareness of male #fertility and raise funds for Fertility Network. Please donate to their fundraisers. Details at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/fund.../basecampforfertility/ Ian Stones says: Day 3 of trekking today! Today was just about acclimatisation although we started…

Update from the 4 Everest adventurers!! We've just completed our 2nd day of trekking and are settled in at Namche Bizarre the Sherpa capital of Nepal. We've covered approximately 30km over 2 days and gained around 1000m in elevation and are now officially at high altitude of 3406m. Today's trek…

I still remember the first time I expressed how I was feeling about infertility. I was on the 37 bus, heading to work and I was crying. I had been convinced I was pregnant - I was 10 days late, for goodness sake, and I definitely had a metallic taste…

With support, care and understanding, Fertility Network's hope is that the experience of parenting for those following successful fertility treatment can finally be a positive one. Our guest blog for the Maternal Mental Health Alliance looks at infertility, its impact on perinatal mental health and best practice for support. https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/infertility-and-perinatal-mental-health/…

Why have a fertility policy? Fertility Network is the UK’s leading patient fertility charity and our research shows most employees are reluctant to speak to their employer about their fertility struggles because of uncertainty about the potential detrimental effect on their career. We know it’s not uncommon for staff to…

Christmas is very family-focused and when you’re longing for a baby it can seem impossible that you could ever enjoy this time of year, but there are things you can do to make it feel less painful. Fertility Network has put together some of our top tips for getting through…

A survey of nearly 400 patients by Fertility Network UK has explored the devastating impact of the COVID pandemic on those waiting for fertility treatment. A majority of respondents (58%) had experienced delays being able to access treatment as a result of the pandemic, and a quarter had not been…

Mental health impact The survey, which was answered solely by working women and men who are either experiencing fertility struggles or have in the past, reveals that nine out of ten people suffer with a combination of anxiety (91%), stress (89%) and depression (88%). This in turn has a marked…

All of England’s 116 clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are rationing access to NHS-funded fertility treatment by introducing arbitrary, non-clinical criteria or redefining what constitutes an IVF cycle, according to new national audit data from Fertility Network UK. The audit released at the start of National Fertility Awareness Week 2021 reveals…

Have your say: please respond to the consultation on access to NHS-funded #fertility treatment from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG; anyone can respond, not just those in the area. The CCG is considering reducing the 3 #IVF cycles it offers to just Luton residents & instead offering 1 IVF…

The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes clinical commissioning group (CCG) is to hold a public consultation on the number of IVF cycles it offers. At present, the recently merged CCG offers different levels of provision: in Luton, fertility patients can access 3 cycles, but in Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire, patients can…

National Fertility Awareness Week 1-5 Nov 2021 is one month away and we need your help. We will be highlighting the following five themes during the week and we need people happy to share their experiences in these areas with the media (you can be anonymous). If you are able…

We need your help: National Fertility Awareness Week 1-5 November 2021 is just over one month away and we're pleased to announce we will be holding a series of free online webinars during the week. The first is looking at issues around Fertility Fairness - ensuring all clinically eligible fertility patients can…