Do you have questions about conceiving or fertility? Ask The Fertility Partnership - £200 voucher to be won

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Whether you’ve experienced problems conceiving in the past or you’re exploring IVF options for the first time, finding the right fertility treatment for you or your partner can seem like a confusing and difficult process. With this in mind, the Fertility Partnership’s expert, Professor Tim Child, is on hand to help answer your questions.

Meet Professor Tim Child:
Tim Child is Medical Director of Oxford Fertility and Group Medical Director of The Fertility Partnership, Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, and Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As of 2021, he was appointed to the board of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) - the Government regulator responsible for making sure fertility clinics and research centres comply with the law.

Here’s what The Fertility Partnership has to say:
“Thinking about fertility treatment can be daunting at the best of times and it's natural to have lots of questions. While there are plenty of small changes you can make to help you conceive, if you need advice about fertility treatment, we’re here to offer understanding and expertise.”

So whatever your question about conceiving or understanding the fertility treatments available to you, please post your questions on this thread for Tim to answer. Tim will be back on the 20th April to answer your questions.

All who share a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnet user will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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*Please note this thread does not constitute personal medical advice, and please do not disclose personal health information on this forum. You should always speak to a GP/healthcare professional in person for advice specific to your situation.

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Hi everyone! Thanks for all of your questions so far - Professor Tim Child will be back on the 16th April to answer your questions. We have now selected a lucky prize winner for this prize draw. The winner is @alwaysataldi - congratulations!

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