Blog – General posts

booking a fertility check
3rd August 2026 / Advice, Fertility, General, Infertility, IVF, Treatments, Male fertility

When Should You Get a Fertility Check? Signs It May Be Time

For many people, fertility isn't something they think about until they're ready to start a family. However, understanding your fertility health earlier can provide reassurance, …

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hetrosexual fertility assessment at Manchester Fertility
20th July 2026 / Advice, Fertility, General, Infertility, IVF, Treatments

What Happens During a Heterosexual Couple's Fertility Assessment? A Step-by-Step Guide

Starting a fertility journey can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what to expect. A fertility assessment is designed to give you clarity, answers, and …

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consulation at Manchester Fertility
2nd July 2026 / Advice, General, IVF

What’s Included in IVF Pricing? A Full Breakdown of Costs at UK Clinics

When considering IVF treatment, one of the most common questions patients ask is: “How much will it cost?” Understanding IVF pricing can feel overwhelming, especially …

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Our Team of Expert Embryologists at Manchester Fertility
25th July 2025 / General, News

A Day in the Life of an Embryologist

We often get asked questions about Embryologists and the work that they do. So, we sat down with our team to see what a day …

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Who was Jean Purdy?
24th July 2025 / General

Who was Jean Purdy?

In this blog, we celebrate Jean Purdy, an inspirational and pioneering embryologist, and the impact she's had on our embryology team.

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Endometriosis-ribbon
5th March 2024 / Advice, Fertility, General, Infertility, Endometriosis

Does Endometriosis Affect Fertility?

Did you know there are approximately 1.5 million diagnosed endometriosis cases nationwide? For such a common condition, endometriosis is often misunderstood. As March 1st marks …

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Head of Laboratory, Helen Hunter, Is Awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Science (DClinSci)
9th February 2024 / General, IVF, News

Head of Laboratory, Helen Hunter, Is Awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Science (DClinSci)

We are delighted to announce that our Head of Laboratory, Helen Hunter, is now Dr Hunter DClinSci after being awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Science …

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National Fertility Awareness Week 2023 | Manchester Fertility
30th October 2023 / Fertility, General, News

National Fertility Awareness Week 2023

This year's National Fertility Awareness Week Fertility Week is particularly special as it celebrates 20 years of Fertility Network UK, a patient-centred fertility charity and …

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What is Secondary Infertility?
5th June 2023 / Advice, Fertility, General, Infertility

What is Secondary Infertility?

Secondary infertility is a person or couple's inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after having one or more successful pregnancies without assisted …

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Advancements in Reproductive Technology – AI & Fertility
1st June 2023 / Fertility, General, IVF

Advancements in Reproductive Technology – AI & Fertility

Reproductive technology has come a long way since 1978, when the world’s first ‘test-tube baby’ was born, and since 1985 when the UK welcomed the …

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Manchester Fertility nurses and midwives
9th May 2023 / General

Celebrating International Nurses Day with Manchester Fertility

At Manchester Fertility, we are proud to show our support in celebrating the vital role nurses, and midwives play in fertility treatment and healthcare. International …

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Everything You Need to Know About Donor Anonymity - IDCAD 2023
27th April 2023 / Fertility, General, News

Everything You Need to Know About Donor Anonymity - IDCAD 2023

Since we opened our doors more than 35 years ago, we've helped welcome more than 8,000 babies to the world, many of whom were born …

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