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Explore videos, news stories and articles that provide more information and varying perspectives from international European experts on fertility, fertility decline among women as well as fertility preservation options available to women today.
Videos
How does egg freezing work?
The importance of educating women early on their fertility and fertility window
Egg freezing provides reassurance not insurance
At what age should women consider freezing their eggs?
What societal pressures contribute to a delay in family planning?
Gedeon Richter media event on fertility and fertility preservation options
News and articles
Is there an ideal time to conceive?
Most couples discuss when might be the ideal time to start a family. Although everyone would love to be told exactly when is the best time to have a child, the truth is that there’s no single perfect moment when you should try to conceive.
Can COVID-19 Affect Fertility?
If you’re trying to start or expand your family, you probably want to know whether COVID-19 could affect your fertility.
So far, it’s hard to say for sure. COVID-19 has only been around for a little over a year, so scientists haven’t had time to see if it has any long-term effects on fertility.
Does your state of mind affect your fertility?
All too many couples who are struggling to start a family have been given the unhelpful advice that they should “just relax.” Many people end up blaming themselves for their fertility problems, as though they are subconsciously stopping their bodies from conceiving successfully.
Stressed out: Does chronic tension make you less fertile?
Anyone who’s struggling to conceive knows that the entire experience can be extremely stressful. It’s not surprising that anyone finding it difficult to start a family feels a lack of control that fosters anxiety and potential depression.
Other resources
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) information on fertility preservation
A guide which provides information on appropriate fertility preservation interventions and gives tools to discuss with doctors.
Fertility Europe
An umbrella organization representing patient associations in the field of (in)fertility
in more than 20 European countries
Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) report on egg freezing
Egg freezing in fertility treatment: Trends and Figures report (2010-2016)
September 2018 Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HFEA) report
Should I freeze my eggs’? A guide to the latest information and statistics on Egg freezing in the UK.