September 2019 marks the 90th anniversary of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

 

There have been many advances in women’s healthcare during this time, including the development, introduction and subsequent success of in-vitro fertilisation.

 

In 1978, the first baby was born by IVF, Louise Brown. A lecture detailing the research on the […]

This year marks the anniversary of the death of Anthony Hirsh FRCS, DObst RCOG, one of the first truly dedicated specialists in male infertility. Tony was passionate about this field, going to great lengths to treat men with azoospermia. Tony was a pioneer in testicular sperm extraction. He implemented the technique of retrieving sperm from […]

Registration from 9:30, 10:00 – 17:00 at The Studio, Birmingham, B2 5EP

This event is suitable for all professionals working within Reproductive Science at any stage of their career. As professionals in Reproductive Science, we appreciate the importance of evidence-based research to advance knowledge and development within the field. However, unfortunately it is often an aspect […]

It was with great sadness that “Prof” Ian Craft passed away on 3rd June at his residential home in Esher. In 1977 Ian started working on IVF at the Royal Free Hospital and had a pregnancy in 1979, which sadly miscarried at 9 weeks. In 1982 Ian moved to the Cromwell Hospital and then in 1985 […]

This is a survey for clinician BFS members. Please take the time to complete this survey about the use of intra-uterine HCG to enhance implantation. We are interested to see whether the recent Cochrane review will affect UK practice and whether clinicians would support a UK trial on this subject. Your opinion is highly valued!

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