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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.

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’.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

It’s true that age plays a massive factor in fertility and with women in particular, their chances of conceiving start to drop rapidly after the age of 35.

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.

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).

There has been an increase in the number of single people choosing IVF or other ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) options, in order to start their family.

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