Reading Time: 4 minutes You may have recently seen via our social media channels that I was asked to participate in an MP drop-in session related to the IVF Provision debate led by Kate Osborne MP. Our friends at Stonewall brought together a group of us to all talk about our experience as LGBGTIA+ people embarking upon fertility treatment. I was joined by Laura-Rose from LGBT Mummies and Megan and Whitney Bacon-Evans who you may know as WhatWeganDidNext. Each of us have demonstrated a fierceness when it comes to campaigning and separately, we’re determined to raise appropriate awareness via ne ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Carole Gilling-Smith, Medical Director and Michèle Gilling-Ulph, Egg Donation Coordinator at The Agora Clinic Embarking on a surrogacy journey is an exciting and life-changing time for intended parents (IPs). When it comes to selecting an egg donor, it is crucial to make a thoughtful, well-informed choice but also to manage your expectations. In our experience, IPs need to bear in mind the realities and possibilities to be able to navigate this stage of the journey with confidence and clarity. makeup of the child. First define your expectations Before delving into the p ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes Improving your swimmers for a 2024 surrogacy journey As part of Fertility Awareness Week 2023, we aim to provide valuable information and support to individuals and couples who are considering surrogacy as a means of building their families. Today, we’d like to address gay men in particular who are looking to embark on a surrogacy journey in 2024. While surrogacy presents a wonderful opportunity for gay couples to have biological children, it’s essential to pay attention to the quality of sperm, often humorously referred to as “swimmers.” In this blog, we’ll explore how ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes Earlier this week, Manchester Fertility was featured in an insightful Instagram Live interview hosted by Mike Johnson-Ellis, the co-founder of My Surrogacy Journey. Joining Mike was our lead fertility counsellor, Ann Curley, who explored preserving mental health as part of the fertility journey and touched upon helpful coping strategies for those navigating fertility treatment. Here’s what Ann had to say in this week’s IG live: Tell us about your role? I’m an infertility counsellor and have been part of the Manchester Fertility team since January 2020. This role holds a ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes At Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital, we’re passionate about helping people achieve their dream of becoming a family and we understand the importance of choosing the fertility clinic that’s right for you and your journey. We opened the clinic in May 2022 expanding the expertise of the Lister Fertility Clinic to the heart of London, under the leadership of Mr Rehan Salim, Consultant Gynaecologist and sub-specialist in reproductive medicine. Clinic Partners We choose our clinic partners carefully but working with TwoDadsUK was an easy decision for us due to ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes James Nicopoullos, Medical Director of the Lister Fertility Clinic The Lister Fertility Clinic has long supported the HFEA’s development of a traffic light system as a tool to move towards a more consistent and transparent approach to the use of treatment add-ons in fertility services. For individuals or couples embarking on the journey of creating embryos as IPs with the intention of pursuing surrogacy, selecting the right fertility clinic and treatment options can be overwhelming and the ratings system tool has helped those often vulnerable and occasionally desperate ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes One of our objectives as a leading fertility clinic is to ensure that the pathway to parenthood is as simple and easy as possible for every person we work with. This is particularly true for same sex male couples or solo male parents, for whom the process has historically been thought of (perhaps correctly) as complex and difficult. We’re proud to have made continuous improvements to our surrogacy and donor egg treatment pathways over the last 10 years, and are committed to continuing to do so as the legal landscape continues to change in the coming years. So what does ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black men and women throughout history. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable individuals who have broken barriers and made significant strides in various fields. One such individual who deserves recognition is David Ogutu, a pioneer in advocating for early access to fertility treatment for Black men and women. David Ogutu: A Trailblazer for Fertility Access David Ogutu, a brilliant doctor, and advocate has dedicated his life to addressing a crucial aspect of health ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutes This September sees a whole host of exhibitors, sponsors and experts return for the third annual number one family building exhibition – The Modern Family Show. Hosted and founded by Michael and Wes Johnson-Ellis, known as TwoDadsUK, Dads via UK Surrogacy, The Modern Family Show comes to London 23rd September, 2023. It will be taking residency at the iconic 8 Northumberland, London. The Modern Family Show is an educational family-building event taking place in the UK. A show like no other, designed to safely guide and support the LGBTQ+ community to understand their opt ..read more

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Agora Clinic is extremely excited to be once again both the Educational and Volunteer Sponsors for The Modern Family Show (MFS) in London. This will be for the third year running which is a testament to our belief that all those from the LGBTQIA+ community embarking on a parenting journey should be empowered with a full understanding of their options before they start their journey and have the opportunity of meeting, talking and listening to experts in the field, as well as those with a lived-in experience of modern parenting. What this event offers which is so dif ..read more