Clinic Partnerships
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What Makes Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital Unique?
By Mr. Rehan Salim, Medical Director, Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital At Lister Fertility Clinic, we’re more than just a clinic – we’re a family dedicated to helping you build yours.…
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A Day in the Life of a Fertility Counsellor – Tracey Sainsbury
I’m proud to be part of the counselling team at Lister Fertility Clinic in Chelsea. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked with a national fertility charity, and Lister Fertility Clinic was a regular…
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Understanding Sperm’s Role in Fertility: Why It’s Just as Crucial as Egg Quality
By Jemma Walker BSc MSc PhD, Senior Clinical Embryologist In fertility medicine there can be a lot of focus on egg quality and ovarian reserves, but it is just as important to understand…
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How Fertility Counselling Can Help You Through Your Surrogacy Journey
Starting out on a surrogacy journey is a significant experience for both surrogates and intended parents (IPs), filled with unique emotional challenges. As a leading UK fertility clinic and My Surrogacy Journey’s Northern…
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Manchester Fertility Bust Common Surrogacy Myths
When discussing a topic like surrogacy, people’s ideas about what it is and what happens to the people involved in the surrogacy journey can vary widely. Separating fact from fiction can often be…
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Five things to consider when thinking about genetic testing
When considering genetic testing, especially in the context of fertility treatment, there are several important factors to keep in mind. Purpose and Goals Clarify why you are considering genetic testing. Are you looking…
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Is your sperm in good shape? Why getting a semen analysis is an important step in your surrogacy journey
Checking sperm health is one of the first things you do when you are preparing to start your fertility journey through surrogacy. As the Northern & Midlands Centre of Excellence for Surrogacy, Manchester…
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How to choose a fertility clinic?
Mr Rehan Salim, Medical Director, Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital Choosing a fertility clinic from the growing list of options can be a challenge. However, as with any other decision on…
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Support in Donor Conception – Resources and Communities
By Tracey Sainsbury, Fertility Counsellor, Lister Fertility Clinic Embracing donor conception as your pathway to parenthood can be a beautiful experience for many families, however it also brings unique challenges and complexities that…
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Thoughtful Egg Donor Selection: a pivotal point in the Surrogacy Journey
Carole Gilling-Smith, Medical Director and Michèle Gilling-Ulph, Egg Donation Coordinator at The Agora Clinic Embarking on a surrogacy journey is an exciting and life-changing time for intended parents (IPs). When it comes to…
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Improving your swimmers for a 2024 surrogacy journey
Image Source Improving your swimmers for a 2024 surrogacy journey As part of Fertility Awareness Week 2023, we aim to provide valuable information and support to individuals and couples who are considering surrogacy…
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Protecting your Mental Health When Embarking on Fertility Treatment: Instagram Live Interview Featuring Manchester Fertility Counsellor, Ann Curley
Earlier this week, Manchester Fertility was featured in an insightful Instagram Live interview hosted by Mike Johnson-Ellis, the co-founder of My Surrogacy Journey. Joining Mike was our lead fertility counsellor, Ann Curley, who…
