Sometimes we prefer to use the phrase ‘sub-fertility’, which better describes the situation for most couples that do not have an absolute barrier to conception...
IVF and assisted conception techniques involve bypassing obstructions to fertilisation or boosting the likelihood of reproduction.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disturbance that affects women and can be a debilitating condition for those concerned.
Those issues relating to sexual function and sexual identity, endocrinology and fertility in young women need to be addressed with particular sensitivity.
“Please don’t ever take what you do for granted, the creation of precious lives and fulfilment of dreams.”
“Please don’t ever take what you do for granted, the creation of precious lives and fulfilment of dreams.”
Today, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) published its first “State of the IVF Sector” report. The report can be read here: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-press-releases/2017-news-and-press-releases/press-release-multiple-births-success-as-hfea-publishes-first-state-of-the-ivf-sector-report/ As …
Today, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) published its first “State of the IVF Sector” report. The report can be read here: https://www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-press-releases/2017-news-and-press-releases/press-release-multiple-births-success-as-hfea-publishes-first-state-of-the-ivf-sector-report/ As …
Adam Balen is former Chair of the British Fertility Society and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist's spokesperson for fertility. He works full-time in the NHS as a consultant gynaecologist, specialising in reproductive medicine.
Adam is one of four consultants and the Clinical Lead at Leeds Fertility, which performs approximately 1600 IVF cycles per year and the full range of fertility treatments. The private Genesis Reproductive Health Clinic also operates out of Leeds Fertility.
For many years, Adam Balen has had a particular interest in the causes and management of polycystic ovary syndrome as well as paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. In addition to consulting on all causes of infertility, hormonal disturbances and congenital anomalies he performs the full range of necessary operations including complex laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and reconstructive surgery.
Adam is also a partner in Balance Fertility, which offers a fully integrated holistic and medically supported range of services for reproductive health and wellbeing. See www.balancefertility.co.uk for further information
To make a clinic appointment with Professor Adam Balen, for media enquiries, or to discuss speaker requests, please contact:
Adam Balen’s PA at Leeds Fertility
Seacroft Hospital
York Road
Leeds
LS14 6UH
Tel: +44 (0) 113 206 3114
Email: info@balancefertility.co.uk