Listed below is a selection of sources of infertility related information
available on the web. If you have any suggestions which you feel could be
appropriate for this links page please email us on Bridge
- link submissions
Disclaimer
By linking to other sites
we are attempting to provide a service to people interested in other aspects
of infertility and related subjects.
Bridge
disclaims all responsibility for the content of sites via links from this
website E&O.E.
Egg
Donors
- If you are considering becoming an egg donor please click here -
www.bridge-eggdonor.com
Egg
Sharers
- If you need IVF treatment, have difficulty meeting the cost but are under
34 and produce your own eggs, please click here - www.bridge-eggsharer.com
PGD
/ PGS
- Professor Alan Handyside, the pioneer of PGD/PGS is scientific Director
at Bridge. Click here to learn more about this powerful diagnostic methodology. www.pgd-pgs.com
These
four sites are presented by the London Bridge Fertility, Gynaecology and
Genetics Centre to meet the needs of these special categories of people.
The
Human Fertilisation & Embrology Authority Information from and about the government agency which is responsible
for implementing the HFE Act and for licensing fertility clinics in the UK.
The
British Fertility Society
The British Fertility
Society is a national multidisciplinary organisation representing professionals
practising in the field of reproductive medicine.
The
British Andrology Society (BAS)
The British Andrology Society (BAS) is a special interest group for scientists
and clinicians working in the fields of human and mammalian reproduction
with an interest in the male.
The Society for the Study
of Reproduction promotes the study of human and animal reproduction as it
relates to medicine agriculture, and basic biology.
The
European Infertility Network The E.I.N
provides quality up-to-date information and news on Assisted Reproduction,
infertility, getting pregnant and other aspects of infertility information.
The
British Infertility Counselling Association BICA is the only professional association for infertility counsellors
and counselling in the UK and seeks to promote the highest standards of counselling
for those considering or undergoing fertility investigations and treatment.
The
Department of Health The Directgov website is the place to turn to for the latest public services
and government information including health and wellbeing and local health
services.
Abstracts
from Human Reproduction You can read
abstracts from 'Human Reproduction' which is published by Oxford University
Press on behalf of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.
New
Scientist New Scientist is one
of the world's leading science and technology news services and regularly
covers fertility-related topics.
Medscape.com A comprehensive specialist medical website with
dedicated sections on Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health.
Obstetric
Ultrasound Obstetric Ultrasound explains the use of ultrasound
scans in pregnancy.
Infertility
Network UK This is the
main US infertility patient charity. Useful info on how to cope and dealing
with family and friends. Factsheets, books etc...
Resolve This is the
main US infertility patient charity. Useful information on how to cope and
on dealing with family and friends. Factsheets, books etc...
Verity
The Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome self help group.
Surrogacyuk.org Surrogacy UK supports and informs people with an interest in surrogacy
within the UK.
ABCs
of Parenting
Useful American based site containing information and links to websites concerned
with families and families to be.
Music
Therapy and the Power of Music Examines the power of using popular music, something people already
listen to, as a way for people to express their feelings. Includes examples
of therapeutic messages in popular music as well as original music by Freudian
Slip, therapeutic rock band.
Private Health Care Guide
The Private Health Care Guide covers all types of private health related services.
The
Bridge Centre is licensed by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
to perform IVF, microsurgical fertilisations and treatments using donated
eggs and sperm and to store genetic material.
