We are sure you appreciate that there is a lack of clear guidance if a long acting reversible contraception (LARC) has to be discontinued prior to ovarian stimulation for women donating their eggs or having fertility preservation, and anecdotally, we have come across some variation in clinical practice.

We would be grateful if you could […]

A message from ARCS and BFS to all patients regarding the reopening of the fertility sector, from Jane Stewart, Chair of the BFS Executive Committee.

The Special Interest Group of the BFS, the FEI, want to help increase fertility education globally. To support this, please download this poster and take a selfie. Post on social media #fertilityed. Tell us why you think fertility education is important and which country you are from. Ask friends to do the same. […]

The BFS and our sister professional bodies are signatories to this statement designed to promote evidence-based care.

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Louise Brown is an extraordinary woman.  Extraordinary by virtue of her conception – the first IVF baby. On 25 July 2018 Louise Brown and the world are celebrating her 40th Birthday.

You might think that there is nothing special about a 40th birthday but this is no ordinary birthday. In the last 10 years, finally, […]

Figures released by Fertility Network UK show that 13 areas of the UK have cut back IVF funding since the beginning of the year. British Fertility Society Chairperson, Professor Adam Balen said of this news:

“This is ridiculous. In 2013 NICE said that for couples where a woman seeking to get pregnant is under 40, […]

Presenting your work at Fertility 2018 is an excellent opportunity to showcase new research and innovations, stimulate debate and enhance career prospects. There are oral paper prizes for ACE pre-reg, SRF PhD Students, BFS Young Clinician, Scientist and Nurse submissions along with poster prizes for each society and a joint People’s poster prize.

Submission deadline: […]

It is with great sadness that we announce that Professor John Newton MD FRCOG , BFS Executive Committee Secretary  (1989-1993),  has died.

It was during John Newton’s tenure of office that the phenomenal growth in membership took off; he was also responsible for setting up a modern office organisation and arranging lasting links with a number of large […]

From July to October 2016, Dr Meenakshi Choudhary Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine, Newcastle upon Tyne carried out a survey on behalf of Prof Adam Balen, Chair,  BFS Executive Committee looking at the Reproductive Medicine Workforce.

This survey has now concluded and we are delighted to announce you can view the outcomes