While every fertility journey is different, understanding the key steps can help you feel more informed, more confident, and better supported as you begin treatment. In this guide, we will walk you through what to expect and how to prepare, from your initial consultation through to practical and emotional readiness.
-
Your IVF Preparation Checklist: Everything You Need to Get Started
13th May 2026
Posted in Fertility Articles
-
How to Choose the Right Fertility Clinic: Key Factors to Consider
4th May 2026
Here we guide you through the key factors to consider when choosing a fertility clinic, with tips on how to make sense of the data and how to decide which clinic feels right for you. We will also explain how Hull & East Riding Fertility meets these standards, so you can feel confident in your next steps.
Posted in Fertility Articles
-
How we Support LGBTQ+ Patients
6th November 2025
At Hull & East Riding Fertility, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a family. Whether you are single, in a same-sex relationship, transgender, non-binary or part of a queer family unit, we are here to support your unique journey to parenthood with compassion, respect and expertise.
Posted in Fertility Articles
-
Stress and Fertility: Understanding its Impact on Both Men and Women
9th September 2025
The relationship between stress and fertility isn’t always straightforward, but we do know that stress can affect both physical and emotional well-being. In this article, we’ll explore how stress may impact fertility in both men and women, and what you can do to reduce the emotional burden while trying to conceive.
Posted in Fertility Articles
-
Sperm Donation in the UK: Costs, Compensation & Sperm Sharing Explained
20th April 2025
Many people researching sperm donation in the UK want to know the cost of a sperm donor, or if there is such a thing as a paid sperm donor. At Hull & East Riding Fertility, we offer a Sperm Sharing Programme, where eligible donors can receive a free cycle of IVF, excluding drugs, in return for donating sperm to others in need. Here we explain how it works.
Posted in Fertility Articles
-
IVF Scans Explained – Ultrasounds You Can Expect Throughout Your Treatment
20th March 2025
In this article, with expert input from one of our highly experienced sonographers, Claire Collier, we will guide you through the different IVF scans you can expect before and during your IVF cycle, when they typically occur, and what you can expect during each one.
Posted in Fertility Articles