Kathryn Leslie was 35, single and based in New York when she decided to preserve her fertility. The 38-year-old Limerick native is now engaged and living in Zurich As told to Katie Byrne, Irish Independent, November 24 2020 “I’ve always known that I wanted my own family someday. When I was growing up in Limerick,… Continue reading ‘I wanted to find love for the right reasons. Freezing my eggs freed me up to make the right choices’
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5 Foods That May Hurt Male Fertility
Guys, you’ve heard the standard advice for protecting your swimmers: Don’t wear tight undies. Keep your laptop far from, well, your lap. Stop smoking ASAP. But there may be an even easier way to shield your sperm — watch what you eat. “We’ve noticed that fertility has been decreasing over the past several decades. And… Continue reading 5 Foods That May Hurt Male Fertility
Fertility treatment delays ‘will impact older women’
Dr John Waterstone, medical director of Waterstone Clinic, says many patients are still unclear on how to access the State-funded fertility treatment scheme. NIAMH GRIFFIN, HEALTH CORRESPONDENT, IRISH EXAMINER https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41242642.html A leading fertility specialist has warned any delays in referrals to the State-funded fertility treatment scheme could further reduce older women’s chances of conceiving.… Continue reading Fertility treatment delays ‘will impact older women’
Publicly Funded IVF – Information from the HSE
Information on the Publicly Funded IVF Scheme Stephen Donnelly, the Minister for Health, has released information regarding funding for assisted human reproduction (AHR) in Ireland. The scheme is set to begin in September 2023. The Minister announced the eligibility criteria for patients to access one complete cycle of IVF or ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)… Continue reading Publicly Funded IVF – Information from the HSE
Portal Upgrade
We are delighted to announce we are upgrading our Patient Portal. All patients must transfer their patient accounts to the new Portal with a very simple action – please do this as soon as possible to maintain access to your account. The current portal will become obsolete shortly. Instructions: Click on the portal link: https://portal2.waterstoneclinic.ie/account/register-portal… Continue reading Portal Upgrade
Budget 2023: IVF Funding Announcement
Statement from the Waterstone Clinic Team, Thurs 29 Sept 2022 “We welcome the news that the Irish government intends to publicly fund IVF from late 2023. Ireland has lagged behind other European countries in its support of those who need assistance to build their families, and this announcement is long-awaited. We understand from the media… Continue reading Budget 2023: IVF Funding Announcement
Please stop asking me when I’m going to have a baby
“Have you any good news for us yet?” It is one of the most insensitive and irritating questions you may ever be unlucky enough to hear, but for many couples, this is a regular occurrence. Do you choose your words carefully when speaking about pregnancy? Maybe it’s an exciting time and your friend is… Continue reading Please stop asking me when I’m going to have a baby
Do you know what a healthy period looks like and when you’re ovulating?
Women’s health is not prioritised in Ireland and as a result, many young women only learn about their sexual physiology when they’re trying to get pregnant. Hoping to address this, Mary McAuliffe, Head of Clinical Services at from Waterstone Clinic answers one woman’s question about identifying potential issues with your period cycle and tackles the… Continue reading Do you know what a healthy period looks like and when you’re ovulating?
‘The most magical thing is that it took input from the both of us in the end’: One same-sex couple’s journey to becoming parents
This Cork couple may have faced a longer journey than expected to welcome their twin girls, with failed attempts and Covid delays, but finally have the family they dreamed of. Geraldine Rea and Niamh O’Sullivan have been together for ten years, having met playing rugby together, and they say that children were always on the… Continue reading ‘The most magical thing is that it took input from the both of us in the end’: One same-sex couple’s journey to becoming parents
12 frequently asked questions about undergoing IVF
How long should I wait before seeing a specialist, how much does IVF cost in Ireland, are there any supplements I should be taking? We answer the most common fertility questions Going through fertility treatment is an important time in anyone’s life. Whether you’re just starting out on the road to parenthood or have… Continue reading 12 frequently asked questions about undergoing IVF