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Dr Thanos Papathanasiou from Bourn Hall Clinic joins Anita Guru and talks about the history of Bourn Hall, the first ever IVF clinic, which is part of the new Netflix film Joy, released on the 22nd November, which is all about the pioneers of IVF. Dr Thanos talks about the emotional triggers of treatment, how clinics can take a compassionate approach to support patient’s mental health, navigating the start and ending of treatment, how to approach medical conditions linked to fertility, the experience of miscarriage and advocating for yourself as a patient.
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Dr. Thanos Papathanasiou is a prominent IVF and fertility specialist, serving as the CEO and Medical Director at Bourn Hall Clinic, the world’s first IVF clinic.
He earned his medical doctorate from the University of London, where he researched reproductive disorders. His clinical expertise includes managing poor responses to IVF stimulation drugs, requiring highly individualised treatment approaches. He has published influential, highly cited papers on poor ovarian response.
Before joining Bourn Hall, Dr. Papathanasiou established a successful career in Greece, recognised as an expert in fertility and endocrinology. He has published a book on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and has extensive experience in the fertility and endocrine clinics of major London hospitals.
His work consistently emphasises the integration of patient-centred care with advanced medical treatments.
At Bourn Hall, Dr. Papathanasiou has led initiatives to enhance patient support and streamline fertility treatments. He has also collaborated with Fertility Network UK (FNUK) on the “Fertility in the Workplace” (FiTW) initiative. This programme helps employers implement policies that support employees undergoing fertility treatments, addressing the impact of infertility on their professional lives. Dr. Papathanasiou advocates for flexible appointment schedules and supportive workplace policies to minimise the treatment’s impact on patients’ careers.
Dr. Papathanasiou’s dedication to excellence and compassionate care has earned him a reputation as a leading figure in reproductive medicine, and his work with FNUK exemplifies his commitment to holistic patient support.
Links:
www.bournhall.co.uk
https://www.gov.uk/request-baby-loss-certificate
Trauma research and support https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/access-support/trauma-support/
If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below.
Contact Samaritans on 116 123
Contact NHS on 111
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.
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Join us in our first ever episode of the new podcast with Andrea Byrne who discusses her new book ‘Desperate Rants and Magic Pants,’ and opens up about her own journey with fertility. Andrea talks about her experiences with fertility treatment, going public and the mental impact of her journey.
If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below.
Contact Samaritans on 116 123
Contact NHS on 111
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.
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Andrea Byrne is one of the faces of ITV News. She anchors the BAFTA award-winning daily
news programme Wales at Six, as well as ITV’s national bulletins.
This has included ITV Weekend News, Lunchtime News, Evening News and
News at Ten. Prince Harry is among the many high-profile names she has interviewed.
Andrea also presents the current affairs programme Wales This Week; presents her own fertility podcast ‘Making Babies’; and is a Tedx speaker. She published her first book this year chronicling her fertility journey.
She is an ambassador for ‘The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme’ and a Non-Executive Director for Hockey Wales.
Andrea is married to Wales and Lions legend Lee Byrne. She is passionate about wellbeing and pioneered the introduction of Mental Health First Aiders in ITV’s newsrooms.
Away from the newsroom, she is a keen yogi, a novice stand-up paddle-boarder and a budding novelist!
Links:
Book: https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781912631513/desperate-rants-and-magic-pants-our-fertility-story
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrea-byrne
TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZoVeM_9M4I
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Welcome to Unspoken; the Fertility Network podcast!
Fertility Network UK is the nation's leading patient-focused fertility charity and have been around for over 20 years. We provide individuals with free and impartial support, resources, and information. Infertility affects 1 in 6 people, that is approximately 3.5 million people, which includes both men and women. This is why these discussions are so important and this podcast will elevate these conversations even further. We hope this podcast helps you feel less alone if you are experiencing infertility, and raises awareness so others can understand the paths people can take to parenthood.
Join the host, Anita Guru from Fertility Network UK, where you can expect to hear real and honest conversations, personal stories and journeys that really highlight the experience of infertility. You will also hear from experts in the field – No topic is off the table!
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