A welcome from @JoeFitzSNP (Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing) for Day 1 of #FertilityWeek. Infertility is classed as a disease - but not everyone is able to access affordable treatment while cultural factors can pile on even more pressure.#FertilityInequalities pic.twitter.com/2qJ3Lb0Pzt
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020
Sally Cheshire CBE, Chair of @HFEA, the UK's regulator of the fertility sector and embryo research.#HFEA #FertilityWeek #FertilityInequalities #IVFcommunity #IVFjourney #YouAreNotAlone pic.twitter.com/iYfwPAZy5F
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020
"We need a National Health Service when it comes to fertility care, not a postcode health service."
Powerful words from Professor @GeetaNargund. We will continue to campaign for equal, fair access to treatment on the NHS - no matter what your postcode is.#FertilityInequalities pic.twitter.com/R4cYH3Fqkm
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020
"Certain ethnic groups in society face special challenges in fertility treatment, in terms of access, poorer outcomes, and a shortage of sperm and egg donors from ethnic minorities."
Dr Raj Mathur @britishfertsoc #FertilityWeek #FertilityInequalities #YouAreNotAlone pic.twitter.com/b95lmtkIE7
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020
An overview of treatments available in Wales from Arianna D'Angelo#FertilityWeek #YouAreNotAlone #FertilityInequalities pic.twitter.com/QEHWf61gxV
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020
#YouAreNotAlone #FertilityWeek #FertilityInequalities #ttccommunity #ttc #ivffunding #ivfjourney #ivf pic.twitter.com/EHs7cD34aN
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020
"Do I save for a house, specialist surgery or IVF? Do I complete my education or try to get pregnant before it's too late?"
Find more stories & blogs over on the #FertilityWeek website: https://t.co/UJbDiBLBhx #YouAreNotAlone #FertilityInequalities pic.twitter.com/Sw4U2FE0lG
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020
We raise awareness of #FertilityInequalities because these issues add significant additional #mentalhealth challenges to people trying to conceive.
If you are affected by #MRKH, #YouAreNotAlone. Visit @mrkhconnect to learn more. #MentalHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/GoBKsbI1Jc
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 3, 2020
Fertility counselling can help to alleviate pressure on a relationship by providing a separate, safe space to talk.#FertilityWeek #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/ZBSVEpFZQy
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 3, 2020
During #lockdown, we mainly see stories about families enjoying time at home together. But for #fertility patients, #COVID has resulted in interruptions and isolation - on top of physical, mental & financial challenges.
Thanks to @profsiobhanon for sharing. #MentalHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/L8lIP1oKhO
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 3, 2020
Fertility issues can impact every aspect of your life, from relationships to work.
Thanks to blogger Defining Mum for sharing her advice for mental health struggles.#FertilityWeek #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #infertilitysucks #ttcsupport pic.twitter.com/CzWAZe8Dia
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 3, 2020
Never apologise for crying - tears are an important demonstration and communication of our feelings.#FertilityWeek #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters#infertilitysucks #ivfcommunity #ivfsupport #fertilityjourney #infertilityjourney #ttccommunity #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/C6l3TA6uaw
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 3, 2020
"From being diagnosed at 16, I felt so alone. I felt like such an alien, and I felt so abnormal."
It's never simple. Treat yourself with kindness and know that #YouAreNotAlone. #MentalHealthMatters
Thanks to @mrkhconnect for sharing Katie's story for #FertilityWeek pic.twitter.com/nryMQrdPtu
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 3, 2020
Dr Eddie Morris, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists @morris_ep @RCObsGyn
The RCOG calls for CCGs in England to follow the NICE guidelines and offer all eligible women three NHS-funded cycles. #FertilityWeek #FertilityInequalities #YouAreNotAlone pic.twitter.com/1otMS9MC3r
— Fertility Network (@FertilityNUK) November 2, 2020