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Supporting your partner

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Your Support Matters

Here are some tips for supporting your loved ones through fertility treatment.

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Advice for partners

Here are some simple ways to show support and care for a partner undergoing fertility treatment:
  • Organise something indulgent for your partner.
  • Offer to help with injections and reminders.
  • Come to as many appointments and scans as reasonably possible.
  • Respect their privacy in regards to treatment – perhaps decide who you are going to tell and what you are going to tell them before treatment starts.
  • Don’t pack the household calendar with too many social events.
  • Ask your partner what you can do to help.
  • If you already have children, remember the fertility medications may make your partner extra tired and possibly not as even-tempered as normal!
  • Perhaps organise some extra help around the house.
  • Most importantly, remember that you are doing this together and your relationship is the most important thing. Making time to do things together that you enjoyed before treatment can help immensely.
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Advice for family and friends

If you wish to support a loved one who’s having fertility treatment, it’s a good idea to:
  • Ask them what you can do to help.
  • Respect their privacy – don’t tell everyone what your son, daughter, or friend is going through.
  • Learn a little bit about the process, so you can understand and empathise. Our ‘Fertility Language’ page is a good place to start.

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The Biological Clock

This tool indicates:

  • Natural conception per month if you have no fertility issues
  • IVF success rate at the same age
  • When to seek help after months of unsuccessful attempts

If you are concerned at any stage – we recommend booking a doctor appointment or a free nurse consultation. The sooner you make a plan the better your chances in the long term.

When to seek advice early
  • If you have polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, or have been through a cancer diagnosis; we recommend you get in touch quickly so we can talk you through all your options and give you the greatest possible chance of success.
  • If you’re a single woman considering motherhood in the future; it’s best to approach us early and consider egg freezing as this can be an option for you while you have a higher ovarian reserve and healthier eggs.
Set your age and the months you’ve been trying to conceive
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Your chance of having a baby per month for fertile couples
Your chance of having a baby per IVF cycle (if experiencing infertility)

Body Mass Index calculator

Being overweight or underweight can reduce fertility, so it is important to keep your body weight within the normal healthy range.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indication of your body weight and can be calculated by dividing weight by height. You should aim for a BMI of between 20 and 25, as this will optimise your chances of conception.

Woman’s BMI below 19

Even in these modern times, nature knows best. If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

Being underweight

If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition. Excessive exercise can reduce body fat and increase muscle mass to a point where periods cease for the same reason. Risk of miscarriage is also increased in women with a low BMI.

BMI’s greater than 30

This can reduce fertility by 50%. Pregnancy for women with a 30+ BMI is often associated with problems such as maternal diabetes, high blood pressure, big babies and increased risk of caesarean section.

Add your height and weight to calculate your BMI
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