Stopping your hormone medication for fertility preservation
If you’re undergoing or planning to undergo gender transition, you may be prescribed hormone therapy. If you’re also thinking about preserving your fertility in order to have children in the future, you are likely to need to stop taking your...
Fertility preservation for transgender people
If you are transgender and undergoing gender transition or about to, it can add another level of complexity when it comes to fertility treatments. How you should approach these depends on any hormonal or surgical changes you have had in...
Having treatment with a surrogate
A surrogate – or a gestational carrier – is someone who carries and gives birth to a baby for another person. Here we’ll explore how surrogacy works and where to find a surrogate. How does surrogacy work? Surrogacy involves IVF...
For some people, using donor eggs can be a necessary component in creating their family and there are a few different routes you can take – ranging from egg banks to known donors. Here you’ll find our comprehensive guide for...
Legal implications when using donor sperm
If you’re thinking about starting a family using donor sperm, it’s important to consider any legal implications that may arise. The law isn’t always easy to understand, so here’s our guide to help you with this complex issue. Using donor...
For some people, sperm donation is the only way to have a baby. There are a few different routes you may take when using donor sperm. Here we’ll explore where to find donor sperm and how donors are approved. Where...
How to access the NHS when you’re LGBTQ+
It’s incredibly exciting if you have made the decision to start or grow your family, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some things you may want to know to start making it happen: Visit...
Treatment options when you’re LGBTQ+
If you’ve made the exciting decision to grow your family, then this is a very exciting time, but it can also come with some uncertainty. Advice and treatment options can be more confusing to navigate if you are LGBTQ+, and...
Freezing your eggs is seen by many as an insurance policy – allowing people to delay having children while they focus on different aspects of their life. Some are unsure if it’s right for them as egg freezing is expensive,...
When going through IVF, you may be offered a treatment add-on to improve your chances of having a baby. Treatment add-ons are supplementary treatments that can be performed during your IVF cycle. For most patients, having a routine cycle of...
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was introduced in clinical practice to help overcome male factor infertility issues. With ICSI, only a small number of sperm are required. Embryologists use specialist equipment to inject sperm individually into each egg under a microscope...
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) means fertilisation outside of the human body. During IVF, hormones are used to stimulate egg growth. The eggs are removed from the ovaries and fertilised with a sperm sample in a laboratory. The fertilised egg, an...
Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
Intrauterine insemination (IUI), sometimes called artificial insemination, is a fertility treatment that puts sperm directly in the uterus, bringing the sperm closer to the egg at the time of ovulation. It can be performed during the menstrual cycle around ovulation...
Problems with ovulation are among the most common causes of fertility issues in females. If an egg is not released from the ovary, then it can’t get fertilised in order to make a baby. While it may be concerning if...
Sperm DNA fragmentation refers to damage in the genetic material (DNA) of the sperm. Here we’ll explore what it is, how it’s measured and how it can be treated. What is sperm DNA fragmentation? Sperm DNA fragmentation is when the...
Handling fertility treatments and work
Having fertility treatment of any kind can be mentally, emotionally and physically challenging. In addition to the challenges you may face while going through fertility treatment, you may also be trying to juggle work commitments and treatment appointments. Here we...
Anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) testing
An AMH test measures the levels of anti-müllerian hormone in the blood and helps assess the ovarian reserve. It’s often performed in fertility clinics to help assess how your ovaries may respond to a hormone stimulation. Here we’ll explore what AMH...
Male fertility plays a part in nearly half of all infertility cases and can affect approximately 7% of all men. A semen analysis is one of the tests that should be offered to help determine if there is an underlying cause...
How to access care through the NHS
We know it can be upsetting when you’re trying for a baby and you’re not getting pregnant as quickly as you may have hoped. The NHS explains that around 84% of heterosexual couples will conceive within a year if they have regular,...
If you’ve been trying to conceive for over a year, it might be a good idea to make an appointment with your GP for some investigations. The tests may help determine if there’s an underlying cause of why you’re not...
What alternative treatment options do I have?
Our recommendation is to use the Béa Treatment Kit for three cycles for the best chances of getting pregnant because multiple attempts can be the key to success! We want the Béa Treatment Kit to help you get pregnant, but...
How to speak with your doctor about fertility
Talking to a GP about fertility can be difficult. However – your GP is there to help and support you. Here we discuss how to get the most out of your consultation. How to talk to your GP It can...
When should I see a doctor about any fertility concerns?
Whether you have used our Béa Treatment Kit or have been trying to conceive with intercourse, the recommendations for when to see a doctor are the same. You should visit your GP if: You’re under 36 years old and have...
Support during and after a miscarriage
In the UK, miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks and sadly, it can affect one in four people who are pregnant. Here we’ll discuss some of the ways you may be able to access...
Some people worry about the effect of contraception on their future fertility. However, studies show that fertility can return as soon as you stop taking most types of contraception. Here we discuss the different types of contraception and when you...
In the UK, miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks and sadly, it can affect one in four people who are pregnant. The cause of miscarriage is often unknown, but here we’ll explore some of...
How long does it usually take to get pregnant?
Most people want to know how long it will take them to get pregnant. Although we do know how long it takes on average for a person or couple, it is impossible to tell how long it will take you to get...
A better path to parenthood for families using donor semen. The Béa Applicator does not require intercourse to be used, and is a great option for you if you are building your family using donor semen. Before using donor semen...