Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
This week marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. We would like to address how Cervical Cancer impacts fertility, and how to prevent it. What Is Cervical Cancer? Cervical Cancer is a cancer of the cervix (the neck of the womb). It occurs when cells in the cervix...
Jan 14, 2021 | Covid 19 Vaccine, Uncategorised
Beacon CARE Fertility would like to address specific questions raised about the vaccine relating to fertility treatment, trying to conceive and pregnancy. Should men and women receive the COVID-19 vaccine before attempting conception? Beacon CARE Fertility encourages...
Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
A Vaginal Scan. What To Expect. Nurse Jayne from Beacon CARE Fertility walks you through, step by step, what to expect during a Vaginal Scan Procedure. The purpose of the scan is (among other things) to get a close up view of the ovaries and uterus, and...
Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
Each of these little sperm are about 0.05 millimeters long and we only need one to make an embryo. Sperm quality depends (among other things) on the lifestyle, and improving your lifestyle can typically provide very good results. To improve sperm quality, Beacon CARE...
Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
Christmas can be a challenging time for those struggling to grow their own family. Sometimes, well meaning family members may inadvertently ask uncomfortable questions relating to this subject. In a world full of potential triggers from social media and pictures of...
Dec 8, 2020 | News, Recurrent Miscarriage
Beacon CAREunity is a test which identifies one of the causes of recurrent miscarriage and other placental problems. Beacon CAREunity is a saliva swab test that can identify a key gene mutation which can cause miscarriage in early pregnancy. Some couples attending for...
Dec 2, 2020 | Treatments, Uncategorised
“Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few.” This Op Ed Article in the New York Times. written by Meghan Markle has deeply resonated with couples worldwide who have suffered a miscarriage. Miscarriage...
Nov 25, 2020 | Common Conditions, Fertility
In THIS article, American actress Emma Roberts explains how her endometriosis went undiagnosed for years, and why she decided to freeze her eggs. Endometriosis is a common condition where pieces of tissue from the inner lining of the uterus become implanted elsewhere...
Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
Undertaking any type of Fertility treatment can be an overwhelming process with many people reporting that they feel alone. We understand that throughout your treatment there may be things you would like to talk about with other people going through the fertility...
Nov 10, 2020 | Fertility Tips, Uncategorised
Can your immune system affect fertility? Our consultant Dr Israel Carmona agrees with the advice given by his CARE Fertility colleague, Dr Gillian Lockwood who spoke to GLAMOUR UK about how to support your immune system to boost your chances of conceiving and for a...
