Category: LBGTQIA+ Healthcare

3 Posts

  • How to support LGBTQ+ employees

    May 20, 2022Senior Scientific Research Associate

    Deciding to start a family is never an easy process, but for some employees who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, their journey to parenthood might need some more support.  Being a 21st-century employer means establishing an inclusive, progressive and supportive work environment to attract and retain employees. A 2017 study by Mercer found that 33% of UK respondents do not offer equal benefits to LGBTQ+  employees because they…

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  • Fertility for Trans People: A Journey to Embryo Freezing

    November 13, 2020BA (Hons)

    Thoughts about fertility may seem lightyears away when you’re experiencing the distress of having a body that does not express your identity. But the truth is, for trans people considering a physical transition, whether with hormone therapy or gender reassignment surgery, the decisions made before and throughout can have a lasting impact on your fertility.  At Hertility, we’re dedicated to celebrating all pathways to parenthood, which is why we’re proud…

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  • The Journey to Parenthood for LGBTQ+ Families

    August 30, 2020BA (Hons)

    Much like humans, the families we’re born into come in all shapes and sizes, but regardless of which mould it fits – family is family. At Hertility, we celebrate families of all kinds, which is why we’re proud to offer routes to care for LGBTQ+ families seeking new mini-members. For any couple, beginning the journey to parenthood can be daunting – no matter who you’re starting a family with. But…

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