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Every fertility journey is a unique and remarkable story. Here you can read some of our patients stories and understand how the Centre for Reproductive Health was able to help.

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Patient Stories

Patient Stories | 26.10.2025

The Jacksons: Facing Fertility Together

Continuing their journey with CRGH, Ed and Lois share their personal reflections on how fertility became a real part of their story, and what it means to take the next step together.

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Patient Stories | 13.10.2025

Meet the Jacksons: Beginning Their Fertility Journey at CRGH

Ed and Lois Jackson have begun their fertility journey with CRGH London, sharing their honest and hopeful experience as they take the first steps toward starting a family.

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Patient Stories | 12.04.2024

IVF Success Story

In this successful IVF patient story, you can explore Sophie and Ben's path to parenthood and how the unwavering commitment of CRGH helped make this couple's dreams come true.

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Patient Stories | 12.04.2024

IVF with PGD Success Story

In this IVF with PGD success story, you can follow the journey of Samantha and Wayne and discover how the team at CRGH helped grow this couple's dream family.

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Patient Stories | 11.04.2024

Amy’s ICSI Success Story

In this IVF success story, you can explore an IVF with ICSI success story which resulted in the birth of baby Margot and Teddy.

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Patient Stories | 20.02.2024

In this IVF success story, you can discover Liz and Dylan’s journey to parenthood, in which the unwavering support and dedication of our fertility specialists resulted in the much-longed-for arrival of a baby boy and girl – twins!

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Patient Stories | 21.06.2022

Successful Pregnancy After an Egg Donation and IUI Experience

My consultant was Dr Ali Al-Chami and he was excellent. What we really appreciated was his honesty: when we saw him, my fertility was low and he did not sugar-coat anything or offer us false hope. He laid out our options. At first, I was resistant to the idea of a donor egg but as I turned 43 during our 2 IUI treatments, we really did not have much hope if we wanted a baby.

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Patient Stories | 21.06.2022

My IVF Experience

Where do I start when I talk about CRGH, for us they have given us our beautiful family after 4 years of heartache from miscarriages and ectopics. From our first visit back in 2016 when we got pregnant with our daughter all the staff were fantastic, so friendly, reassuring and provided endless support.

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Patient Stories | 21.06.2022

My Egg Donation Experience

My egg donation journey began in the summer of 2020, initially I was unsure if I would even be able to donate due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The donation team at CRGH were very quick to respond to my initial query and booked me in for a telephone consultation with one of the doctors.

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Guides

Using donor eggs: steps, costs and treatment

Deciding to use donor eggs can feel a big step in your fertility journey. Whatever has brought you to this point, it’s natural to have questions. Read here to find out more...

Using donor eggs: steps, costs and treatment

IVF as a single woman: your options and what to expect

Choosing to have a baby on your own is a big decision, and there can be a lot to consider when deciding how and when to start.

IVF as a single woman: your options and what to expect

What are IVF add-ons and do you need them?

From EmbryoGlue® and time-lapse imaging to genetic testing and immune therapies, there are a growing number of IVF add-ons available. But deciding which one is for you – or even whether you need one – can feel overwhelming.

What are IVF add-ons and do you need them?

A guide to Access Fertility: What is it and how does it work?

In this blog, we’ll explain what Access Fertility is, how each programme works, and which one could be right for you.

A guide to Access Fertility: What is it and how does it work?

Beyond the biological clock: How paternal age, egg quality and AI are reshaping fertility

Understanding how the relationship between sperm health, egg quality and state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining how we predict and optimise pregnancy success.

How paternal age, egg quality and AI are reshaping fertility

Does PGT-A really improve IVF success? Here’s what the evidence says

Learning what PGT-A is, who may benefit , and what evidence says about improving IVF success. reducing miscarriage risk and guiding embryo selection.

Does PGT-A really improve IVF success? Here’s what the evidence says

How reciprocal IVF works in the UK: A complete guide

With the help of Dr Wael Saab, fertility expert and senior medical director at CRGH, let's understand how reciprocal IVF works in the UK

How Reciprocal IVF works in the UK - A complete guide

French fries & lucky socks: Navigating IVF myths, traditions and superstitions

With the help of Dr Wael Saab, fertility expert and senior medical director at CRGH, let’s unpack the science, the patient psychology, and the facts behind the most famous IVF traditions.

Navigating IVF myths, traditions and superstitions

Male Factor Infertility

With half of all infertility cases being due to male factor infertility, over 90% of men say it is affecting their wellbeing and self-esteem.

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Inside CRGH: Expanding our clinical leadership with two senior fertility specialists

Finding the right fertility clinic in London often comes down to one thing: the expertise of the clinical team. For individuals and couples navigating complex fertility journeys, having access to advanced diagnostics and personalised care is vital.

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Using Donor Eggs: 6 Common Myths vs Scientific Truths

To help you make an informed decision, we have prepared a definitive guide to the myths versus the truths of treatment with donor eggs.

Is Our Environment Silently Impacting Our Chance of Having a Baby?

Fertility specialist Dr Wael Saab explores the growing evidence linking everyday household chemicals to declining fertility rates, and the simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure.

Read about the everyday chemicals that could be affecting your fertility

What Does The Term Unexplained Infertility Mean? Here Is The Information To Help You Find Real Answers

Being told your infertility is "unexplained" can feel dismissive and hopeless. But at CRGH, we believe that with the right diagnostic path, most couples can find the answers they are looking for. In this guide we outline the five key tests and investigations that could finally give you the clarity and way forward you deserve.

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From PCOS to PMOS: What the Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome name change means for our patients

The condition known as PCOS is undergoing a significant rebranding to better reflect what is actually happening in the body. In this guide we explain what the name change means and why it matters for diagnosis and treatment.

Rita Ora’s Egg Freezing Journey: 5 Lessons for Every Woman in Her 20s

Rita Ora froze her eggs at 24. Discover 5 key fertility lessons for women in their 20s and how egg freezing and fertility testing at CRGH can protect your future.

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CRGH Outperforms National Averages in Latest HFEA Fertility Data

CRGH’s latest performance data from the HFEA shows its live birth rates are up to twice the national average across IVF, frozen embryo transfers, and ICSI treatments. These outstanding results reflect CRGH’s advanced technology, expert care, and personalized protocols.

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Fertility Assessments: Understand your reproductive health

Fertility Assessments are even more valuable. By undergoing a quick and easy assessment you can give yourself the peace of mind that everything is functioning as it should be.

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Read All Of Our Guides

Starting your fertility journey can be intimidating, with new procedures and medical jargon to understand. Our informative guides will help you with your fertility treatment research. You can also book an open evening with us or get in touch with our team to ask specific questions.

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