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Read about the latest developments in fertility and IVF, new services at Complete Fertility Centre and tips to support you during your fertility journey. You can also sign up to receive regular news straight to your inbox.
New fertility information evening in Bournemouth
26 April 2019
To support the opening of Complete Fertility Centre Bournemouth we are holding a fertility information evening on Tuesday 21st May.
Fertility events
Transfer your embryos to Complete Fertility Centre and get 10% off your FET
17 April 2019
You may find it useful to know that you can safely transfer your frozen embryos to another centre, even if they currently reside outside of the UK.
Frozen embryos
Risk factors to consider for home insemination
9 April 2019
The do-it-yourself home insemination approach may seem like a convenient and low-cost option to try for a baby, but it does come with risk factors to consider
IUI
What Is Endometriosis & How Does It Affect Fertility?
26 March 2019
We explore the options available to help women suffering with endometriosis...
Female infertility
IUI
IVF
Complete Fertility Centre invites same sex women to a fertility information evening
4 March 2019
We are delighted to hold our first free information evening especially for same sex women wishing to start a family in 2019
Same sex
What is Reciprocal or Partner IVF?
26 February 2019
In the process of reciprocal IVF, one partner donates her eggs to the other, who will carry the pregnancy. Donor sperm is also required to fertilise the eggs.
Egg sharing
IVF
Same sex
Support for egg and embryo recipients
25 February 2019
If you’re thinking about having fertility treatment and using a donor it’s important to talk through your emotions and the implications of using a donor.
Donor program
Using donor eggs
IUI or IVF for same sex couples?
22 February 2019
Becoming a parent is an exciting journey and for most first-timers there’s a lot to learn about your fertility options as a same sex couple.
IUI
IVF
Same sex
We’re supporting LGBT’s History Month
14 February 2019
It’s LGBT’s history month and to show our support we will be posting a series of blogs on fertility treatment for same sex ladies.
Same sex
Exciting refurbishment project for Complete Fertility Centre
21 January 2019
We have come to the end of our exciting refurbishment project. Find out more.
About Complete Fertility
5 tips to help you cope with the stress of fertility at Christmas
19 December 2018
Christmas is seen as a time for family and friends but often with these get-togethers the awkward questions about when you’re going to have a baby are asked.
Support
The Most Amazing and Generous Gift of All
4 December 2018
With Christmas fast approaching our thoughts turn to finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones.
Donor sperm
Egg donor
Complete Fertility Centre celebrates one thousand babies born as a result of fertility treatment
21 November 2018
The arrival of over 1000 babies demonstrates Complete Fertility’s mission to give patients the best chance of achieving a healthy baby.
About Complete Fertility
Listen to Ms Mili Saran talking on Radio Solent to Sasha Twining about fertility preservation
20 October 2018
Listen again to Sasha Twining's Ask the Expert feature.
Fertility preservation
How to donate sperm
17 October 2018
Donating your sperm to help someone have a child is a truly wonderful and generous act.
Donor sperm
A world-first study into the use of a tiny device to monitor womb environment
10 September 2018
This study involves 30 patients and is being carried out at Complete Fertility Centre Southampton. Find out more.
IVF Technology
How you could become an egg donor
8 August 2018
Members of our egg donor team discuss becoming an egg donor on the Sasha Twining Show
Egg donor
Can your weight affect your fertility?
20 July 2018
People whose weight falls outside of what is termed healthy for their height may reduce their chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby.
Female infertility
Male infertility
Complete selected as one of the Top UK Fertility Blogs to Follow in 2018
6 July 2018
We are delighted to be listed on the Top UK Fertility Blogs in 2018, the most comprehensive list of best UK Fertility blogs on the internet.
About Complete Fertility
Frequently asked questions for egg donors
16 May 2018
When considering donating your eggs you will have numerous questions and this blog answers the most frequent ones we hear from our donors.
Egg donor