Health Awareness
Fertility Care & Breast Health 2025
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Making reproductive health for all women a priority
Reproductive health is fundamental to the wellbeing of women and girls. Yet, in the UK, women still face a stark gender health gap. Women make up just over half of the population in the UK at 51%. There is a growing demand for fertility and reproductive services, highlighting inequalities that cannot be ignored. Group experiences...
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Fertility treatment with specialist nurse support
Fertility treatment can be challenging, but specialist nurses provide expert guidance, emotional support and clear information to help individuals and couples navigate options with confidence and care. Going through fertility treatment is a journey, and just like trying to conceive naturally, it is not always successful. This can have a huge emotional impact on people’s...
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Recognising that breast cancer is taking young women’s lives, too
More young women face aggressive breast cancer, but delayed diagnoses and inequities put lives at risk. Early action is critical. Breast cancer is rising among young women (below 50) — and far too many are being diagnosed at later stages when outcomes are worse. Also, breast cancers in younger women are often more aggressive, leading...
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The importance of emotional support for those navigating infertility
Today, 1 in 6 people will face infertility. It can bring profound stress, with difficulty conceiving often described as an emotional crisis that erodes self-esteem, identity and relationships. For many women, the role of ‘mother’ dominates the messages we receive since childhood. Family members ask when you’ll have kids at gatherings; movies idealise pregnancy bliss;...
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Pushing the boundaries in breast cancer research
Each year, 55,000 UK women face breast cancer (CRUK Cancer Statistics). In the 1970s, survival was poor. Today, research and specialist care have transformed treatment and outcomes. Five-year survival is now 85%, and surgery often maintains or enhances breast aesthetics. ‘Surgical de-escalation’ is the new buzzword. New wonder drugs destroy certain breast cancers before surgery...
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Interactive tool helps young people check their chests monthly
Breast cancer can affect anyone, yet there’s a misconception that it doesn’t affect young people. Around 2,500 people under the age of 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK.1 CoppaFeel! is a youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity, founded in 2009 by Kris Hallenga and her twin sister Maren, after Kris was...
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Working towards a future free of secondary breast cancer
It’s estimated that almost 60,000 people in the UK are living with secondary or metastatic breast cancer,1 where cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. A gainst Breast Cancer funds vital research towards the prevention, earlier detection and better treatment of secondary spread, or metastatic breast cancer.2 There is currently no cure,...
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Could science predict who will get breast cancer?
For over two decades, a team of scientists have been quietly transforming our understanding of breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Now Generations Study, launched in 2004 and led by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has followed more than 110,000 UK women, collecting half a million questionnaires and thousands of blood samples to...
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Closing gaps with the global breast cancer initiative
Accelerating progress on breast cancer requires an equity-focused lens — the Global Breast Cancer Initiative provides a way forward. A global challenge with unequal impact Breast cancer touches the lives of millions of women and families around the world. More than one in 20 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime.1 Behind the numbers are...
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The evolution of fertility treatment in the UK
Learn about how the UK fertility sector has changed over the past 30 years and how the regulator is working to raise awareness of disparities in access and patient experiences. Fertility treatment has changed rapidly since the HFEA, the UK regulator of fertility treatment, was first set up in 1991 — from the rise in...
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Lightweight breast implants
Discover breast implants designed to reduce strain on breast tissue and support a natural look over time. In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October, it’s important to know the available implant options for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. B-LITE® is the world’s first and only lightweight breast implant, combining advanced technology with POLYTECH’s...
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The importance of regular breast checking and attending screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With one woman diagnosed every nine minutes in the UK, it’s vital to highlight the importance of early detection, regular breast checking and recognising the signs and symptoms. Around two-thirds of breast cancers in England are found when a woman detects an unusual breast change and gets this checked...
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Innovative insemination tech is changing fertility care in Britain
Becoming a parent isn’t always easy. Many UK couples face strict NHS IVF criteria, long waits and reduced funding — making treatment harder than ever. Only 27% of IVF cycles were funded by the NHS in 2022, a sharp decline from 40% in 2012.1 This disparity is made worse by the ‘postcode lottery,’ where your...
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Behind the science, beyond the stress: the power of counselling in fertility treatment
Fertility treatments can be emotionally taxing, physically demanding and, often, financially challenging. The British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) was established in 1988 by Jennie Hunt and has played a fundamental role in shaping the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s (HFEA) approach to counselling provision. Today, BICA continues to uphold high standards of patient care through...
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Saving your fertility today, so you have the chance to use it tomorrow
As people embark on parenthood later in life, fertility preservation is on the rise. A consultant gynaecologist explains the importance of focusing on your individual needs amidst misleading online information. Over the last decade, the path to parenthood has seen remarkable adjustments. A shift in traditional relationships, career priorities and financial pressures is seeing more...
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Breaking the stigma: supporting men and women through fertility challenges
Misconceptions and stigma around infertility often lead to a lack of male support. Consultant gynaecologist and medical director opens the conversation, highlighting the importance of inclusive support. Men often take a backseat when it comes to fertility investigations, with the focus traditionally placed on women’s health. However, Dr James Nicopoullos, Consultant Gynaecologist and Medical Director...
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Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community on the journey to parenthood
Explore our fertility journey as a LGBTQIA+ couple, highlighting barriers, resilience and the need for inclusive access to fertility treatment for all. My wife and I decided to have children after we updated our civil partnership to marriage when it came into law. However, we didn’t have access to NHS fertility funding, so we self-funded...
