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National Fertility Awareness Week: Fertility and reproductive health affect us all

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Fertility and reproductive health can affect us at different stages of life and in different ways.

This National Fertility Awareness Week, The IVFN is bringing together trusted information, expert insight and practical support across four key areas: female fertility, male fertility, diverse paths to parenthood and fertility in the workplace.

Explore the topics below and find information and support that’s relevant to you.

Fertility doesn't stop when we go to work

Fertility and reproductive health can have a real impact on people’s working lives. Employers have an important role to play in creating workplaces where people feel able to talk about fertility, access the support they need and feel understood.

This National Fertility Awareness Week, explore expert insight and practical resources to help organisations create more supportive, fertility-inclusive workplaces.

Video

Workplace Benefits Unwrapped: Futureproofing Fertility

Hear from employers, experts and people with lived experience about creating more supportive workplaces and putting fertility on the workplace agenda.

Podcast

Workplace Benefits Unwrapped

Our podcast miniseries exploring fertility and reproductive health benefits, and what meaningful workplace support can look like.

For employers

The Employee Benefits That Help UK Employers Retain Staff

Explore the business case for investing in fertility and reproductive health support at work.

Fertility in the Workplace – now delivered by The IVFN

Fertility in the Workplace helps organisations create more supportive, fertility-inclusive workplaces through workplace policies, training, manager guidance and practical resources.

Explore Fertility in the Workplace

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Understanding female fertility

Female fertility can raise questions at every stage of life — from understanding your reproductive health and fertility options to navigating treatment and the physical and emotional impact it can have.

This National Fertility Awareness Week, explore expert insight and practical information to help you better understand female fertility and reproductive health.

Ask the Expert · 3 November 2026

Reproductive health 101 for employees: Beyond periods and pregnancy

Join us on 3 November 2026 to explore the essentials of reproductive health across every stage of working life, from periods and hormones to fertility and menopause, with expert clinical insight from James Nicopoullos, Medical Director, The Lister Clinic.

Blog

Managing IVF Fatigue While Working: A Practical Guide

IVF fatigue can make work feel impossible. Practical ways to manage tiredness during treatment and protect your energy.

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Let's talk about male fertility

Male fertility is an important part of the fertility journey, but it isn’t always talked about openly.

From understanding the factors that can affect fertility to navigating infertility and its emotional impact, having access to the right information can help people feel more informed and supported.

Safe Space · 5 November 2026

Best forms of exercise for different stages of fertility journeys

Join our Safe Space webinar on 5 November 2026 to explore how exercise can support fertility, with practical advice for different stages of the fertility journey.

Factsheet

Men & Fertility

Explore the key factors that can affect male fertility, with practical information to help you better understand your options.

Blog

How Male Infertility Affects Men’s Mental Health and Signs Others Miss

Infertility can affect more than physical health. Explore the emotional and mental health impact of male infertility and why talking about it matters.

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Diverse paths to parenthood

There isn’t one route to becoming a parent.

Every fertility and family-building journey is different. For some people, becoming a parent may involve fertility treatment; for others, it may involve donor conception, surrogacy or other routes to parenthood.

This National Fertility Awareness Week, explore information and experiences that reflect some of the different journeys people can take.

Video

LGBTQ+ pathways to parenthood

Explore some of the routes to parenthood available to LGBTQ+ people, and the fertility and family-building considerations that may come along the way.

Factsheet

LGBTQ+ Community and Fertility

Information and insight around fertility, reproductive health and family-building for LGBTQ+ people.

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