HIMfertility

Join us in cheering on Kyle as he takes on a 5K inflatable run to raise funds for HIMFERTILITY! We're sending him all our love and support for this great cause. Let's help make a difference together—donate today and support Kyle's journey!

Kyle’s 5k Inflatable Insanity fundraiser for HIM fertility ( Fertility Network UK) Help Kyle Fairbairn raise money to support Fertility Network UK

Join us for our peer support HIMfertility meeting on Wednesday, 14th August at 8pm facilitated by Andrew Baines-Vosper🤍

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../tZIqf...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/28/i-felt-as-if-my-s***m-had-let-me-down-one-mans-ivf-journey

‘I felt as if my s***m had let me down’: one man’s IVF journey Male infertility is at an all-time high, but undergoing fertility treatment proved an ‘intensely lonely’ process

Join us for our peer support HIMfertility meeting on Wednesday, 14th August at 8pm facilitated by Andrew Baines-Vosper🤍

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Have you left an anonymous review for your fertility clinic with yet?

By sharing your story, you have the power to guide and empower future fertility patients, helping them make informed choices based on your firsthand experience.

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Just remember to enter the code FN02 when completing your review!

So, if you've had treatment in the UK we'd love to hear your story. Share your experience, provide insights, and be the guiding voice that someone else desperately needs right now.

Let's come together as a community, support one another, and make this journey a little bit easier for everyone involved 🧡

Picnic in the Park – Fertility Network UK Ethnic Communities Event.

The event will be held on Sunday 14th July 2024 from 12 – 4pm at Regents Park, London. This social event is aimed at support group members from ethnic minority communities.

Join us if you’re a member of our ethnic minority communities support groups, or regional support groups and are looking for a safe space to talk and gain peer support at our in-person event!

🤍 Join us for our peer support HIMfertility meeting on Wednesday 3rd July at 8pm🤍

🔗 Register here: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/events/himfertility-group-jul24/

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join our 'Coping with Father's Day' HIMfertility meeting with our guest speaker Daniel Burnbidge, on Wednesday 5th June (tomorrow) at 8pm. 💝

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/registration

👨🏻‍⚕️ Daniel is an integrative psychodynamic psychotherapist experienced in working with people suffering the unhappiness and/or insecurity brought about by personal history, trauma or simply as a result of living and working within pressurised environments.

Daniel is a member of the British Infertility Counselling association (BICA) and offers support and implications counselling (implications of IVF, Donor and Surrogacy) for individuals and couples (heteros*xual and same s*x) through all aspects of fertility treatment.

Really interested to see this survey happening in Manchester. If you live in Greater Manchester then Please help to make access to IVF fairer by completing the survey 🙏

Have your say | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership With your feedback, we can keep improving services for everyone living across the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.

A free 4-week Nutrition Course: Nutrition for fertility & weight loss with a Nutritional Therapist starting with the first session on 12th June at 7pm
This course is for those who need to lose weight to progress with fertility investigations and treatment, and who have been told by a clinician to reduce their BMI. During this 4 week nutrition course for weight loss course, will focus on how straightforward dietary changes can support weight loss and optimise reproductive health. You will learn why low-calorie and low-fat diets can be detrimental to fertility and why eating for blood sugar balance is key.
Spaces are limited & you must be able to commit to the full 4 weekly course sessions on 12th , 19th, 26th June & 3rd July at 7pm until 8.30pm each week on Zoom.
Please register your interest asap, by filling in the sign-up form by 4th June via https://forms.office.com/e/D5Ey3Py4Jm
If you are successful in gaining a place on the course, we will email you to inform you, along with how to join the course sessions. If you need any more information, please email [email protected]

A free 4-week Nutrition Course: Nutrition for & weight loss with a Nutritional Therapist starting with the first session on 12th June at 7pm
This course is for those who need to lose weight to progress with fertility investigations and treatment, and who have been told by a clinician to reduce their BMI. During this 4 week nutrition course for weight loss course, will focus on how straightforward dietary changes can support weight loss and optimise reproductive health. You will learn why low-calorie and low-fat diets can be detrimental to fertility and why eating for blood sugar balance is key.
Spaces are limited & you must be able to commit to the full 4 weekly course sessions on 12th , 19th, 26th June & 3rd July at 7pm until 8.30pm each week on Zoom.
Please register your interest asap, by filling in the sign-up form by 4th June via https://forms.office.com/e/D5Ey3Py4Jm

If you are successful in gaining a place on the course, we will email you to inform you, along with how to join the course sessions. If you need any more information, please email [email protected]

Join our 'Coping with Father's Day' HIMfertility meeting with our guest speaker Daniel Burnbidge, on Wednesday 5th June at 8pm.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/registration

Daniel is an integrative psychodynamic psychotherapist experienced in working with people suffering the unhappiness and/or insecurity brought about by personal history, trauma or simply as a result of living and working within pressurised environments.

Daniel is a member of the British Infertility Counselling association (BICA) and offers support and implications counselling (implications of IVF, Donor and Surrogacy) for individuals and couples (heteros*xual and same s*x) through all aspects of fertility treatment.

We will be at The Fertility Show this year on the 18th and 19th May at the Olympia London. Do come by and say hello👋.

🎫Grab your tickets using this link to save 25% off -https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/events/the-fertility-show-olympia-london/

Join us tonight at 8PM, Wednesday, 1st May for Yoga with YogaDad Rob Reid followed by our group meeting.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/registration

World meditation day is this month so slow the pace of life for a time and focus on yourself by doing yoga with YogaDad on Wednesday, 1st May at 8pm.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/registration

Rob Reid (YogaDad) is a yoga teacher in his spare time and a Dad of twin boys (aka the YogaTwins). Rob became interested in yoga after going through fertility treatment himself as a perfect way to cope with whatever life threw at him. Rob’s philosophy with yoga is to inspire those that may not have considered doing yoga before to give it a try. He seeks to break down stereotypes of those that typically do yoga – this includes through his Yoga for Men classes in Bristol that have been running for 5 years and has attracted men of all ages and abilities onto the mat. Rob has a number of media appearances under his belt – this includes television and radio interview interviews with the BBC and Sky TV on yoga and broader men’s health issues.

Join us this evening, 6th March at 8pm to hear all about Male Fertility Tests with Professor Sheryl Homa, Scientific Director of Andrology Solutions and an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with a special interest in male fertility.
This online meeting will be via Zoom, and men are more than welcome to join with the camera on or off. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/registration

We still have a few places left for this 4-week free course, which starts tomorrow (Tues) evening and is aimed at supporting ethnic minority communities through their fertility journeys. Registration is essential. Participants are encouraged to commit to all 4 dates of the course.
Sign up here➡ https://forms.office.com/e/a5xi0vVdYc

For further information please look at@Fertility Network UK website via https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/events/4-week-wellbeing-course-with-therapeutic-coach-and-holistic-practitioner-karen-komplete-small/ or any questions email [email protected]

It's one week to go until the launch of our 4-week wellbeing course aimed at supporting ethnic minority communities through their fertility journeys 🧘🏾

Join us on Tuesday 5th March at 7.30pm for the first session with Therapeutic Coach and Holistic Practitioner Karen “Komplete” Small.

This course will explore self-care and self-awareness, helping you to discover your superpower as an important part of your world and the world around you.

Using the 5 Elements: Visualisation, Reflection, Sound, Breath and Call and Response, Karen will introduce the 3’Rs: Release – Regulate – Relax as practical, time-efficient practices and tools which attendees can start using immediately to reduce stress levels and feel more at peace in mind and body.

Sessions will be held weekly throughout March at 7.30pm on Tuesday evenings.
This course is suitable for beginners and for those who have some mindfulness or breathwork experience. Hosted on Zoom, the course will include practices to use each week at home between sessions.

This course is free to attend but places are limited, and registration is essential. Participants are encouraged to commit to all 4 dates of the course.

Sign up here➡ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7dIorQ5s_UqckhXvM4aQX_ZGNVx5LAFCtn9lhwwCgAZUMUJFSzRMUDFCMFg2SjdGQlJBSTZOVDdMNC4u

For further information please email [email protected]

Do you want to learn more about how to advocate for yourself as a fertility patient? 🙌
Join us on Tuesday 5th March at 6pm for an empowering webinar providing information on patient and self-advocacy tips and resources, hosted in collaboration with POhWER .
POhWER was established in 1996 by a group of people with disabilities who were fighting social injustice and challenges in their lives.
POhWER still operates with these roots at the heart of everything it does, supporting marginalised, vulnerable, and socially excluded people through its charitable work.
Find out what support is available and know your rights if you or a loved one are going through difficulties and the strain of dealing with poor fertility treatment.
This webinar is suitable for both past and current NHS or private fertility patients.
Sign up here ➡ https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_dzMpLxBeRsyrDmAEa8XCNg
For more information on this webinar, or to submit questions in advance, please email [email protected]

Do you want to learn more about how to advocate for yourself as a fertility patient? 🙌

Join us on Tuesday 5th March at 6pm for an empowering webinar providing information on patient and self-advocacy tips and resources, hosted in collaboration with POhWER .

POhWER was established in 1996 by a group of people with disabilities who were fighting social injustice and challenges in their lives.

POhWER still operates with these roots at the heart of everything it does, supporting marginalised, vulnerable, and socially excluded people through its charitable work.

Find out what support is available and know your rights if you or a loved one are going through difficulties and the strain of dealing with poor fertility treatment.

This webinar is suitable for both past and current NHS or private fertility patients.

Sign up here ➡ https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dzMpLxBeRsyrDmAEa8XCNg

For more information on this webinar, or to submit questions in advance, please email [email protected]

Join us on the 6th March at 8pm to hear all about Male Fertility Tests with Professor Sheryl Homa, Scientific Director of Andrology Solutions and an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with a special interest in male fertility.
This online meeting will be via Zoom, and men are more than welcome to join with the camera on or off. Register here: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/.../himfertility-group-mar24/

Join us for this evening’s Support Group Meeting 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

Our HIMfertility support group is a great chance to get peer to peer support and share information on your fertility journey.

Please feel free to do whatever feels comfortable and join with your camera on or off.

Register here ➡️ https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/registration

We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] 📧

We’re looking to speak with men who have experience using over-the-counter tests to diagnose infertility 💭

If you’d be happy to speak with the media about your experience, anonymously or otherwise, please get in touch with Claudia at [email protected] 😊

"I’m 64 and my infertility still brings me to tears." 💬
Benjamin Zephaniah
1958 - 2023

Benjamin sadly passed away on 7th December 2023, he was an actor, poet, activist and brave pioneer in opening up the dialogue around male infertility 🗣️

Struggling with infertility himself, Benjamin spoke out about the male experience of infertility before so many - whilst the topic was still largely stigmatised and considered taboo.

We still have a way to go in improving conversations around infertility, but we are grateful for all Benjamin did to start the conversation and make men feel more comfortable to open up about their fertility struggles.

💛Are you a man who is affected by a fertility issue?
Whether it’s male factor, female factor, both, or unexplained, join our HIMfertility group to listen, ask questions and get the support you need.

🔗https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/male-fertility-group/

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To start the new year, join us tonight 3rd Jan at 8pm to hear all about Fertility Coaching with Sandy Christiansen, Embryologist and award-winning fertility coach.

Sandy has an MSc in biomedical sciences, is a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, ESHRE certified Clinical Embryologist and highly experienced fertility coach. Sandy passionate about science and mental health, and brings them together in coaching to provide both fertility expertise and emotional support.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-2oqzoiGNQfMuSXdNSoGMS3Q3DwhSEu #/registration

There was a real lack of support for men experiencing male fertility issues, so the HIMfertility campaign was set up by comedian Rhod Gilbert, to encourage men to talk about fertility problems and signpost them and their partners to much-needed support.

'I started the HIMfertility campaign after my wife and I had issues trying to conceive. The experiences we had while exploring fertility issues showed me just how little support and understanding there is around male infertility. I wanted to encourage men to open up and talk about the issue and, most importantly, to get the right support.' Rhod Gilbert

Meetings at HiM fertility are informal, run by men, take place every month via Zoom, and you can join with the camera on or off.

Find information on the next meeting ➡️
https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/male-fertility-group/

📧Or email: [email protected]

Today is International Men's Day, the theme for 2023 is 'zero male su***de'.
In 2021, 4,704 men in England, Wales and Scotland took their own lives. With 2020 figures from Northern Ireland (160), this means nearly 5,000 men per year lose their lives this way. This is the equivalent of 13 per day.
Men make up 75% of all deaths by su***de and it is the biggest cause of male deaths under 50.

At Fertility Network UK we know that Infertility is not just a female issue - men account for around half of all infertility problems, with male infertility rates reportedly on the rise.

Are you a man who is affected by a fertility issue?
Whether it’s male factor, female factor, both, or unexplained, join our HIMfertility group to listen, ask questions and get the support you need.

Link for further information:
➡️https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/male-fertility-group/

International Men’s Day 2023: Get Involved! International Men's Day in the UK this year is looking likely to be the best ever. You can still get involved!