London Women's Clinic

London Women’s Clinic Bromley invites you to our Spring Fertility Event where you can explore your fertility options; including fertility testing, egg freezing, IUI, IVF and donor IVF, as well as our wider LWC services.

We offer you the opportunity to have a mini-Consultation with our Clinical Director, the renowned Dr Malini Uppal, and to speak directly with our clinical teams. You are welcome to arrive any time between 10am and 1pm to meet our staff and get all your fertility treatment questions answered.

We look forward to meeting you there! Scan to book or via Bio.

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We were delighted to spend time with Liam who came to us for answers on his donor, having been conceived through donor s***m at the Bridge Fertility Clinic (now London Women’s Clinic, London Bridge) in 1994.

📺Follow his journey on ITV and ITVX, starting tonight at 9pm (Mon 22 Jan 2024)

We have a range of fertility events taking place this month across our clinics, here are just a few! Why not join us for one of our upcoming events to learn how our team can support you through your fertility journey?

1️⃣ Sat 13 January, from 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Brentwood Open Day

2️⃣ Sat 20 January, from 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Colchester Open Day

3️⃣Sat 20 January, 11.30 am: Q&A with an Egg Freezing Nurse (Harley Street)

4️⃣ Sat 27 January, from 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Harrow Open Day

5️⃣ Sat 27 January, 10.30 am: Fertility Treatment Options for Single Women (London Bridge)

6️⃣ Sat 27 January, 1.30 pm: Fertility Treatment Options for Same-Sex Couples (London Bridge)

Don't miss out; secure your FREE ticket by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

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🎙️ Nicole Nel, Operations and Laboratory Manager at London S***m Bank recently joined Ollie Locke & Gareth Locke-Locke on NewlyDads Podcast in an episode titled 'You get paid HOW MUCH for your s***m?'

If you're interested in using donor s***m as part of your fertility journey or curious about the donation and screening process our LSB donors go through, listen as Nicole dives deep and provides valuable insights into the world of donor s***m.

Listen to the podcast on platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts to better understand the process and make informed decisions on your fertility journey.

🔗 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/72qcV3M2XlsPw8s26YulzP?si=d0ace1e41dc94e3a

🔗 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/14-you-get-paid-how-much-for-your-s***m-all-your-questions/id1706800199?i=1000640973193

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From all of us at London Women's Clinic - we wish you a peaceful and joyful festive season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments.

Please be advised that our enquiries team will be working reduced hours on the upcoming bank holidays (26 December and 1 January) but will be operating as usual during the dates in between.

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At London Women's Clinic, we understand that the path to parenthood isn't always straightforward, and we recognise the profound challenges individuals can face when trying to start a family. For 35 years, we've committed ourselves to supporting thousands of patients as they navigate their fertility journeys, and we continue to do so today.

Whether you're looking to grow your family or preserve your fertility for the future, the best place to start is by assessing your current fertility status.

👩‍⚕️This National Fertility Awareness Week, we're offering reduced cost Fertility MOTs across all of our sites - to those who book and confirm a consultation between the working week of 30 October and 3 November (your consultation does not need to fall within this week itself). Please get in touch with our enquiries team using the link in our bio for further information and T&Cs.

🔍 Undertaking a comprehensive fertility assessment is the initial stride toward a more informed path. It's about empowerment through knowledge. Together, we'll explore your options and discuss possible pathways ahead.

🔗Contact us https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/contact/ to book your reduced MOT.

At London Women’s Clinic, we're here to make your egg freezing experience seamless! From start to finish, our dedicated Treatment Coordinators will be by your side, ensuring your unique needs are met every step of the way.

We're committed to providing a boutique egg-freezing experience that's tailored just for you.

Curious to understand what the process involves? Head to our website for a step by step guide to egg freezing https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/egg-freezing/about-egg-freezing/

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) is the commonest endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, affecting approximately in one in seven women, *although the worldwide prevalence of PCOS ranges from 4-21%, depending on the diagnostic criteria used.

Not everyone with PCOS will have the same experience with the condition, and symptoms will vary in individuals, with some experiencing no apparent symptoms and others facing multiple, including fertility complications. While many women with PCOS can still conceive and have healthy pregnancies, at London Women's Clinic, we're on hand to support and advise those who may require additional assistance or advice on navigating the condition. Our team of experts understand the complexities of PCOS and specialise in providing personalised fertility treatment options tailored to your specific needs.

After a Fertility MOT to thoroughly evaluate your fertility, our experts may advise:

🏃 Lifestyle modifications e.g. healthy diet, regular exercise, activities to help manage stress levels

💊Ovulation induction - stimulating the ovaries with medication to promote regular ovulation

💉IUI or IVF

⚕️Additional medication to help improve insulin resistance or reduce the risk of developing ‘Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome’ (OHSS) and prevent miscarriages

If you have been diagnosed with PCOS and are concerned about your fertility, we encourage you to schedule an MOT
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Discover more about our world-class fertility services and have your questions answered at one of our free upcoming events.

Our experts will cover a range of topics, from using donor s***m and eggs to IVF, IUI, surrogacy, and egg freezing. Can't make it in person? We've got you covered with webinars across September - including our popular 'Options for Single Women' and 'Options for Same-Sex Couples'.

1️⃣ Sat 23 September, 10.30 am, 1 St Thomas St - London Bridge: Options for the Over 40s

2️⃣ Sat 23 September, 1.30 pm, 1 St Thomas St - London Bridge: Options for Heterosexual Couples

3️⃣ Sat 30 September, from 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Brentwood Open Day

4️⃣ Sat 30 September, from 9.30 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Canterbury Open Day

5️⃣ Sat 7 October, 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Tunbridge Wells Open Day

6️⃣ Sat 7 October, 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Colchester Open Day

Don't miss out; secure your FREE ticket at https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/open-days/

Let's take the first step together on your fertility journey!

Our greatest joy is helping people understand their fertility better and achieve their family dreams. The heartwarming words of our incredible patients, like this beautiful review of our Harrow clinic, help fuel our commitment to providing world-class fertility care across the UK.

"...Ana-Maria, the ace administrator at Harrow, always has a bright smile and encouraging words, and the nursing team, Lauren and Erin, are very caring, patient and explain things clearly (there's a lot to get your head around!). Dr Gill was absolutely determined to help us realise our dream of a family and under her and Dr Goswami's care that dream has come true."

To find our more about our Harrow clinic and how we can help you, head to our website https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/clinics/harrow/

We are delighted to share the remarkable news that six of our patients have gone on to have a second child from their original egg collection with us.

“After their initial egg freezing, crucial to their family plans was having a number of surplus healthy embryos in freeze storage. And a few years later, all six had these frozen embryos thawed and transferred in a further pregnancy attempt. So far, five of the six have had a second healthy birth, with the sixth in the midst of an ongoing pregnancy with a live birth due very soon. Just as significantly, three of the six still have more embryos in storage, with the possibility of a further transfer and pregnancy, if so desired. And all from just one cycle of egg collection to preserve fertility.”

Their journeys demonstrate the success that egg freezing can potentially bring to women and shows us that ultimately egg freezing ambitions need not be limited to just one baby.

Read their full story on our Ova blog https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/ova/articles/egg-freezing-six-patients-at-london-women-s-clinic-have-now-had-a-second-baby-from-their-original-egg-collection/

Mimi A***n Schad is our Director of Nursing and HFEA Person Responsible for all of our London satellite clinics. Having been with us since 2005, Mimi has treated hundreds of patients and diligently leads our surrogacy service at London Women's Clinic.

As came to a close, we asked Mimi for her thoughts on our surrogacy service:

“We are very proud to offer our individual services tailored to the needs of our patients, as we’re aware how diverse the scenarios faced by intended parents can be. We have worked with many surrogates and intended parents over the last 12 years, and 2023 marks the year of the 100th baby born following surrogacy support at London Women’s Clinic. I take pride in the fact our team encompasses a diverse range of international staff who offer help and guidance to all.

As the largest clinic in the UK to have a s***m and egg bank with online catalogues, we empower our patients to choose their donor themselves but happily provide support in donor matching if required.”

On 29 March 2023 the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission published their long-awaited final recommendations on reforming the law on surrogacy - swipe to read a quick overview of what you need to know, or read our full blog on the changes and how we'll continue to support our patients throughout this potential transition.

🔗 Ova blog https://ow.ly/9Lz950Pt5pm

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Surrogacy is a very personal and sensitive journey for everyone involved. Our extensive research into surrogates and intended parents helps us to continually streamline our services into a smooth and comprehensive journey for anyone wishing to follow gestational or traditional surrogacy treatments. Collaborating closely with our sister clinics, London S***m Bank Group and London Egg Bank, we're able to offer donor s***m or donor eggs for any intended parents wishing to use them as part of their treatment.

Ensuring your treatment during surrogacy is positive, individual, informed and inclusive remains our utmost priority, and we'll continue to develop our pathway as the law transitions.

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Across our 13 clinics, our staff are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our patients. From our reception team to our nurses and doctors, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Do you have a story/ pictures you'd like to share about your time with us? Or perhaps some encouraging words of advice for those embarking on their fertility journey.

Send us a private message if you're interested in sharing your story 📝

Today marks the anniversary of the birth of Louise Joy Brown - the world's first IVF baby.

Without exceptionally diligent lab teams and embryologists like our own, the advancements in IVF we see today would simply not be possible.

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Our events are a great free way to discover more about our various services, get a feel for our clinics and the exceptional teams responsible for providing outstanding fertility care for over 35 years.

Here are just six upcoming London Women's Clinic events, with plenty more available to book on our website https://ow.ly/vtW250PhnpZ

1️⃣Saturday 22 July, 11.30 am: Egg Freezing Unveiled (Webinar) with Dr Antonios Sfakianakis

2️⃣Saturday 5 August, from 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Brentwood Open Day

3️⃣Saturday 5 August, from 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Harrow Open Day

4️⃣Saturday 12 August, from 9.00 am: Fertility Treatment Options: Colchester Open Day

5️⃣Saturday 12 August, 10.30 am, 112 Harley Street: Fertility Treatment Series: Options for the Over 40s.

6️⃣Saturday 12 August, 1.30 pm, 112 Harley Street: Fertility Treatment Series: Options for Heterosexual Couples

Topics covered will vary from using donor s***m and eggs, to IVF, IUI, surrogacy and egg freezing. We also have a range of webinars available for those who can't make it in person.

To secure your FREE ticket to one of our events and take the first step in your fertility journey, visit our website here: https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/open-days/

For over 30 years, we've proudly supported members of the wider LGBTQIA+ community, by widening access to fertility options across London Women's Clinic, London Egg Bank and London S***m Bank Group This week, we join in on the critical celebrations of by interviewing our much loved Cardiff Lab Manager, Dr Helen Priddle.

Dr Helen Priddle has been with LWC for over three years and has kindly shared her thoughts on how LWC services positively impact members of the le***an community, as well as why she - as a member of the le***an community - enjoys working at LWC.

Swipe through to see what she has to say, and read more below about the services we continue to offer with pride 🏳️‍🌈

"At London Women's Clinic, we have privileged access to the London S***m Bank and London Egg Bank; this means donor eggs and s***m are easily accessible for donor insemination and IVF treatment for le***ans, and surrogacy for gay men. We take time to recognise what it is each couple or individual needs and make use of our diverse range of services to provide something that works for them...whether that is a lower cost / lower intervention program such as Donor Insemination or Kind IVF; or Shared Motherhood, which has been developed specifically for le***ans to share genetically and gestationally in the raising of their families. We are also mindful of gender diversity and understand the importance of acknowledging and respecting everyone’s identity."

How successful are we?

Our recent studies have shown that our Shared Motherhood program has resulted in 60% of couples achieving a live birth, most couples (86%) only having 1 treatment cycle, and most (52%) also having surplus embryos in storage for future treatment.

Plus, in 2022 28% of LWC Cardiff donor inseminations for under 35-year-olds led to a clinical pregnancy (22% for all ages).

With leading success rates, our team is known for reliable, trustworthy and respectful service. Find out more here https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/fertility-services/le***an-couples/

Katy and Jake first came to London Women's Clinic in 2011 for a fresh transfer and then again in 2016 for a frozen embryo transfer. Fast forward to 2023, and they have two beautiful boys aged 10 and 6.

We're delighted to have been a part of their family story and always look forward to receiving updates like this. Swipe to see how the boys have aged through the years!

We asked Katy what advice she would give to anyone considering treatment. In her own words, she advises couples to... "Take your cycle as your own. Don't be scared or worried. Communication with your partner is the most important thing".

Do you have any encouraging words of advice, or images you'd like to share? We'd love to hear them and spread the love. Why not drop us a DM

Happy International Women's Day!

Not only would we like to celebrate our extraordinary patients and supporters across the globe, we'd also like to shout out our caring, attentive and diligent staff at London Women's Clinic.

Meet just a few of the incredible team of women behind our Brentwood site.

Dedicated to our patients, this exceptional team work seamlessly to ensure the highest standards of patient care and a personalised approached to every fertility journey. We couldn't do what we do without teams of women like this.

Fertility Options for Single Women!

On Thursday 16 February at 17:30, London Women’s Clinic will be holding an online webinar for single women looking to explore their fertility options. From donor insemination, to IVF, and fertility testing services, we’ll explain everything you need to know to start your journey to motherhood.

Tickets to the event are FREE and can be found here http://ow.ly/hBhM50MHMac

From our doctors and nurses to our patient care coordinators and health care assistants, every member of staff at London Women’s Clinic strives to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for our patients along their fertility journey.

With over 10 clinics based around the country, there’s a London Women’s Clinic that is the perfect fit for you. To find out more about our clinic locations and how we can help you, head to our website here: https://www.londonwomensclinic.com/clinics/

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all the nurses and doctors for my treatment at London Women’s Clinic this year. I had my gorgeous baby girl in October!”

At LWC we love to receive feedback and updates from patients who have been successful in their fertility treatment – and the baby pictures are always wonderful too! If you want to share your LWC success story on our social media channels, send us a DM!

Merry Christmas from London Women's Clinic!

We hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas celebrating with friends and family, and we'll see you soon in 2023!

London Women’s Clinic has an extensive fertility programme for women over 40, expertly curated by our Fertility Over 40s Team to help optimise your chances of falling pregnant.

The programme includes Embryo Screening (PGT-A), to screen for genetically abnormal embryos; Egg Donation; and the LWC Implantation Clinic, a specialised clinic designed to help women who have had multiple failed fertility treatments despite using good quality embryos.
To find out more about the LWC Over 40s Fertility Programme and how we can help you, head to our website here: https://bit.ly/3TGM3G9

Everybody say ‘hello’ to our amazing team of Nurses at our Harley Street clinic!

Our nurses are a vital part of the team at London Women’s Clinic, and our Harley Street nursing team is made up of some wonderful people from 10 different countries – and together they can speak 12 different languages!

They make every effort to ensure our patients are cared for, supported, and encouraged throughout their fertility journeys. Whether they’re carrying out scans, prescribing medication, or performing IUIs, our team of nurses are the people you’ll be interacting the most with when you’re having treatment at LWC.