X&Y Fertility

25/03/2026

New research shows that eating large amounts of ultra-processed food is linked not only to reduced fertility in men, but also to slower growth in early embryos.

Avoiding ultra-processed food is advised if you are trying to conceive.

Ultra-processed foods are linked to reduced fertility and embryonic development First study to look at combined impact of diet in both men and women - Focus on Reproduction - ESHRE

11/03/2026

Delighted to see our latest paper on improving IUI rates published
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CE IUI yields LBRs comparable to standard IUI and may offer a cost-effective, less invasive alternative to IVF for male-factor infertility in women over 35. The LBRs per woman undergoing IUI were of a similar magnitude to those reported in IVF cycles. Optimising IUI LBR may involve increasing follic...

17/02/2026

Ukraine offers s***m freezing for the military free of charge. This is a smart move. Clinics in Kyiv are courageously still running, whilst clinics that were closer to the Russian border, such as in Kharkiv, have relocated to the west, including movement of their cryostores. Some are now in Poland.

S***m freezing is a sensible contingency in times of uncertainty. In the UK, we see many men who want to cryopreserve their s***m for future use. Some are in the military or work away, whilst others simply want to have their future fertility protected, just in case.

We talk people through the process, ensuring all consents are place, so that they are fully informed and in control of their decisions. We also offer s***m testing, which many of these men have never considered beforehand.

If s***m testing or s***m freezing is of interest, please contact the clinic https://www.xyfertility.co.uk/contact

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxd9549y4xo

The law funds troops who want to freeze their eggs or their s***m, as Ukraine's population plummets.

12/02/2026

We are raising funds for the British Heart Foundation this month by running 4-5 miles each day after work at X&Y Fertility

The plan is to cover 100 miles over February. And it is 🌧️🌧️🌧️😮

To inspire donations, would you like to know how many red blood cells are in a ml of blood compared to how many s***m are in a ml of semen in a typical fertile male?

Head over the fundraiser page to find out!

Help Bryan Woodward raise money to support British Heart Foundation

06/02/2026

We're delighted to once again support the charity Circus Starr👍

X&Y Fertility will be sponsoring a trip for a disabled disadvantaged child to attend the circus🤩 when it comes to Leicester later this year.

"The noblest art is that of making others happy" - PT Barnum🙂

08/01/2026

We're delighted to share that X&Y Fertility has been voted "Best Fertility Treatments Clinic 2025 for the East Midlands"🎉

Thanks to everyone who nominated us! And thanks to our amazing team for providing such a fab service🙏 It's humbling to be recognised in this way.

We look forward to maintaining our service in 2026 and helping more people to achieve their dreams of parenthood.

X&Y Fertility is one of the 2025 winners of Women's Health Awards.

02/01/2026

Wishing all our patients success in 2026!

01/10/2025

Thanks to everyone who supported the X&Y Fertility Challenge for September 2025 to raise funds for Cancer Research UK

Dr Woodward completed 100 push-ups each day. At the beginning of September push-ups were slow and in groups of 10🙈

By the end of September, they were faster and in groups of 50, 30, 20🦾

If you’d like to support this challenge to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK,, please see this link👇 And thanks🙏
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/bryans-giving-page-143

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m taking on the 100 Push-Ups a Day Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving research by donating to my page.

10/05/2025

Diet has many links to fertility.

A recent medical publication from the US has shown that eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet.

For girls who start their periods at an earlier age, there are also possible like to a higher risk for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular
disease, and breast cancer.

AbstractSTUDY QUESTION. Are dietary patterns associated with age at menarche after accounting for BMI-for-age (BMIz) and height?SUMMARY ANSWER. We observed

04/04/2025

04/04/2025

Delighted to be part of this international group looking into promoting safety and quality in fertility treatment.

16/03/2025

We're delighted to be involved in the 2025 Leicestershire Communities Summit.

👇You can find our more about our clinic's green impact here:
https://www.xyfertility.co.uk/our-impact

And our blogs:
https://www.xyfertility.co.uk/post/green-travel-for-fertility
https://www.xyfertility.co.uk/post/why-climate-change-affects-fertility
https://www.xyfertility.co.uk/post/endocrine-disruption-chemicals-and-their-impact-on-fertility

We are really excited to announce our first speaker for the Communities Summit, taking place on 8th April at County Hall.

Dr Bryan Woodward is the scientific director of X&Y Fertility and a keen local environmental champion.

As well as working as a volunteer in the county and being a member of People, Planet, Pint, Bryan's clinic incorporates Sustainable Development Goals and good environmental practice into its day-to-day work.

Make sure to book your place for the summit: https://orlo.uk/DOosi