HE Campaigns Archive - Herts & Essex Fertility Centre https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/ World class fertility centre. Outstanding success rates. Wed, 27 May 2026 07:44:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Male Fertility https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/male-fertility/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:31:06 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=6364 Navigating Male Fertility: Insights and Solutions In nearly half of all couples struggling to conceive, male factors play a significant role. Understanding your options is the first step toward success. ...

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]]> https://hertsandessexfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/05-Donation-220x165-Sperm-Donation-e1762860483509.jpgNavigating Male Fertility: Insights and Solutions In nearly half of all couples struggling to conceive, male factors play a significant role. Understanding your options is the first step toward success. This campaign page brings together all of our expert blogs, articles, and resources on Male Fertility. Whether you’re looking to understand Male Factor Infertility, explore treatment options like ICSI or Surgical Sperm Retrieval, or simply learn about lifestyle changes to boost sperm health, you'll find the knowledge and support you need right here, in one convenient place. We’re here to help you navigate this important aspect of your fertility journey with clarity, compassion, and care.]]> Fertility and Nutrition https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/fertility-and-nutrition/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:30:24 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=6335 Nutrition can positively impact fertility, improve treatment outcomes and support healthy foetal development For many, the road to parenthood can be a rollercoaster ride and it can be tempting to ...

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]]> https://hertsandessexfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-07-26-at-16.53.41-e1762275149600.pngNutrition can positively impact fertility, improve treatment outcomes and support healthy foetal development

For many, the road to parenthood can be a rollercoaster ride and it can be tempting to quickly turn to IVF if you’re having trouble conceiving. Of course, there may be underlying medical problems which are stopping you from conceiving, but if you are just beginning to plan your family or you have been trying to conceive for only a short time, it is worth finding out whether there are any immediate changes you can make to your diet, lifestyle or nutritional intake that could improve your chances of getting pregnant naturally.

]]> Doctify Videos https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/doctify-videos/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:33:43 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=6268 Three of our doctors have contributed videos to the Doctify series on YouTube and we’ve covered topics like: Male Infertility What every women must know about their fertility Struggling to ...

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  • Male Infertility
  • What every women must know about their fertility
  • Struggling to have a baby? Try these methods...
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    ]]>     https://hertsandessexfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/921da540-69fb-46d8-adfd-d84c9b6c67d2-e1754473172357.jpg     LGBTQ+ https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/lgbtq/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:05:06 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=4642 At Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, we are passionate about helping the LGBTQ+ community to create families of their own through fertility treatment, egg donation, sperm donation and surrogacy. We ...

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    LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. The plus refers to all other sexual and gender identities such as intersex, pansexual, two-spirit, asexual, and ally. 

    Regardless of what terms people choose to use, what matters is that people have a choice in self-identification and that others acknowledge that identity. If someone tells you how they identify, they expect you to honor their individual identity.
    Where a variety of orientations and identities had previously been referred to as "the gay community" and later "the gay and lesbian community," the acronym eventually evolved as a way to be more inclusive of other identities.

    Why has the acronym changed over time? It's important to remember that words and meanings are always evolving. Bisexual, as defined by Sigmund Freud, originally meant a person was both a man and a woman. Being both a man and a woman is now referred to as bigender (under the transgender umbrella), and bisexuality is an attraction to multiple/all genders.

    The importance of “Plus” 

    The term LGBT has been used since the 1990s and while variations such as LGBTQ are often used, many advocates argue that the addition of the “plus” is important and should not be overlooked. The purpose of the acronym is to represent the tremendous diversity of people who are same/similar gender attracted and transgender. The addition of the plus is there to fully capture that diversity.

    Related Terms

    Other terms related to the LGBTQ+ community are:

    • Intersex: This is a term to describe individuals who are born with variations of sex characteristics that do not fit with binary definitions of male or female bodies.
    • Pansexual: A term that describes a person who may have a physical, emotional, or romantic attraction to people of any gender.
    • Asexual: Also known as "ace," refers to someone who has little or no sexual attraction; they may, however, experience romantic attraction.
    • Cisgender: People whose gender identity corresponds to their gender at birth.
    • Nonbinary: A person whose gender identity is neither exclusively woman or man.
    • Gender nonconforming: A person whose gender identity or expression is outside or beyond the traditional masculine/feminine and woman/man norms.
    If you are from the LGBTQ+ community and would like more information about fertility treatment, please get in touch with our friendly team who would put you in touch with the right person for your personal circumstances. Email enquiries@hertsandessexfertility.com or call 01992-785060
    ]]>         Your Fertility Journey https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/your-fertility-journey-2/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:33:33 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=4187 The Million Dollar Question If you are just starting out on your fertility journey, you could have a million questions rushing through your mind at any given time. The amount ...

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    ]]>     https://hertsandessexfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Your-Fertility-Journey-IUI-IVF-ICSI-PICSI-1.pngThe Million Dollar Question If you are just starting out on your fertility journey, you could have a million questions rushing through your mind at any given time. The amount of information on fertility treatment and options available to you can be like a maze – almost impossible to navigate your way through. This week we are breaking it down into smaller digestible chunks to help you understand the difference between IUI, IVF, ICSI and PICSI. We are also including a cost comparison between these four fertility treatments to give you a snapshot of the costs for each treatment. National Fertility Awareness Week is 31 October - 6 November 2022 and as part of this campaign we will be publishing a new blog on a different topic every day of the week. Included will be a detailed explanation of these four fertility treatment options, by one of our fertility specialists, Dr Abha Bhat, Consultant Gynaecologist at Herts & Essex Fertility Centre. With Intrauterine insemination (IUI), sperm is introduced into the womb by means of a small procedure at the time of the cycle when the woman is ovulating and then the egg is released naturally from the woman with the hope that the sperm and egg will meet and form an embryo. With In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) the person providing eggs has to take medication to grow several follicles, the eggs are removed from the body during an egg collection procedure and then fertilised with the sperm in the laboratory. The fertilised egg and sperm then form an embryo which is placed back into the womb a few days later. For a same-sex female couple where the lady has normal fertility levels and patent fallopian tubes it may be best to try IUI first as it is less invasive and less expensive. Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specific method used in the laboratory to fertilise the eggs. Unlike standard IVF, where the sperm and eggs are mixed together to allow the sperm to fertilise the eggs, in ICSI an individual sperm is injected directly into each suitable egg. ICSI is recommended to patients based on their medical history and test results and would be discussed with you at your initial consultation appointment with a doctor. Physiological ICSI (PICSI) is a very similar process to ICSI. There is an additional sperm election method that is used to choose sperm that is most likely to be mature. As with ICSI this is recommended based on your medical history and test results and will be discussed with you at your initial consultation appointment with a doctor. ICSI and PICSI are treatments that may be indicated for Male Factor infertility when the HBA score at semen assessment is less than 65%, which indicates a reduced level of mature sperm within the sample. The results of the semen analysis and both partners’ reproductive history will determine the best fertility treatment option for the fertilisation of eggs. IVF and ICSI are laboratory techniques by which a single sperm fertilises a single mature egg. The decision as to which treatment is the most suitable for a patient will depend on the quality of the sperm sample you provide on the day of the egg collection. Sperm quality can fluctuate on a regular basis and is usually reflective of lifestyle approximate three months before the sample was produced. You also have the option of Egg Freezing as a consideration for fertility preservation and future family planning. If you would like more information about Egg Freezing read our detailed blog on Egg Freezing to help you decide if Egg Freezing is the right choice for you.  

    Success Rates

    As a clinic we have been licensed by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) since 1992 as a medium-sized clinic, offering all fertility treatments. To view our latest success rates as verified by the HFEA visit: www.hfea.gov.uk We understand that there is a lot of information to take into consideration when deciding on fertility treatment to achieve the end goal of having a family of your own so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions: 01992-785060 or enquiries@hertsandessexfertility.com]]>         The Modern Family Show https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/the-modern-family-show-london-2022/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:44:31 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=4014 The Modern Family Show is an educational family creation event taking place in the UK, USA, and for the first time in Sydney, Australia in 2023. A show like no ...

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    ]]>     https://hertsandessexfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/TMFS-tile-for-website-1.pngThe Modern Family Show is an educational family creation event taking place in the UK, USA, and for the first time in Sydney, Australia in 2023. A show like no other, designed to safely guide and support the LGBTQ+ community to understand their options for having children. Located conveniently near Trafalgar Square in the heart of London, this is the perfect place to network and plan your future in a safe space where you'll find several exhibitors, a comprehensive seminar program with a wide variety of speakers and services to assist you on your journey to parenthood or becoming a carer. The Modern Family Show was founded by Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, known as TwoDadsUK, Dads via UK Surrogacy. If you are interested in Surrogacy, IUI, IVF, Adoption, Fostering, Co-Parenting, Fertility Preservation, Solo Parenting or Egg Donation or Sperm Donation, this event is ideal as you will find all the specialists under one roof and meet many like-minded people. You can book your tickets for the next London event at: www.themodernfamilyshow.com]]>     Surrogacy https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/surrogacy-journey-through-hell-and-back/ Wed, 04 May 2022 15:01:37 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=3794 Surrogacy describes the arrangement made when a person agrees to become pregnant and have a baby for another person or couple. The person having the baby is called the surrogate ...

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    ]]>     https://hertsandessexfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Surrogacy-tile.pngSurrogacy describes the arrangement made when a person agrees to become pregnant and have a baby for another person or couple. The person having the baby is called the surrogate and the person or couple who will become the parent/s are known as the intended parent/s (IPs).

    Surrogacy is often the only course of action available to IPs who are unable to carry a baby to term themselves.

    Family creation through Surrogacy at Herts & Essex Fertility Centre will provide you with treatment, support, and guidance from our highly experienced specialist team which was awarded the Best Surrogacy Clinic of the Year Award in 2018 and 2022.]]>         Egg Donation https://hertsandessexfertility.com/campaign/egg-donation/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:57:23 +0000 https://hertsandessexfertility.com/?post_type=campaign&p=3754 Egg donation is a life-changing gift for would-be parents facing a future without children. In this section we will focus on: Donating eggs Altruistic egg donation Egg freezing Egg sharing ...

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    ]]>     https://hertsandessexfertility.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Egg-donor-post.jpgEgg donation is a life-changing gift for would-be parents facing a future without children. In this section we will focus on:
    • Donating eggs
    • Altruistic egg donation
    • Egg freezing
    • Egg sharing and funding of IVF cycles
    • Funded egg freezing and sharing
    • Treatment using donor eggs
    • Egg donor sharing her story
    • Egg recipient telling her story
    • DILO - A Day In the Life Of an Egg Donation Specialist
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