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The following is a concise list of fertility treatments available with links to further information. You can also use our fertility clinics advanced search to identify which clinics offer which treatments.

IUI

IUI IUI or Intra- uterine Insemination is a procedure where prepared sperm is inseminated (placed) directly into the uterus (womb). IUI can be used in conjunction with drugs such as FSH, which are used to stimulate the ovaries to produce follicles. FSH or Follicle Stimulating Hormone is used to help the ovaries ...

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IVF

IVF - In vitro Fertilization IVF or In vitro Fertilization is a treatment that is offered to couples with unexplained fertility, endometriosis or the female has blocked or an absence of fallopian tubes. The female will be advised by one of the medical staff when in her cycle to start ...

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Ovulation Induction

Ovulation Induction Ovulation induction can be used for women who have been diagnosed with Hypothatic Pituitary failure or women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO) and consequently may not be ovulating (Annovulatory). Monitoring the response to these drugs can be in the form of a blood or urine test (measuring Luteninizing Hormone). ...

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FERC

The Frozen Embryo Replacement Cycle Unlike IVF or ICSI a Frozen Embryo replacement cycle does not require the ovaries to be stimulated. Instead Oestrogen is administered, normally in tablet or patch form. This enables the uterine lining to develop for the embryo’s to be replaced. Vaginal scans will also be performed ...

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ICSI

ICSI - Intracytoplasmic sperm Injection ICSI or Intracytoplasmic sperm Injection is offered to a couple when the semen sample does not fall within 'normal' parameters. This can be due to: Oligozoospermia - Low number of sperm in the ejaculate Athenzoospermia - Poor progression or movement of the sperm Teratzoospemia - High numbers of ...

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Super Ovulation Induction

Super Ovulation Induction This may be offered to couples as a first step before the invasiveness of IVF. Couples with unexplained infertility or women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO) may be offered super ovulation. It may also be a consideration where the male partner’s semen analysis is suboptimal. Clomiphene Chomiphene or Clomid ...

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Blastocyst Transfer

Blastocyst Transfers More evidence is suggesting that patients who have undergone multiple treatment cycles without a successful outcome, having had good quality embryos may benefit from a blastocyst transfer. Women who are at risk of multiple pregnancies may also benefit as one blastocyst is normally transferred. Blastocyst transfers are normally performed on ...

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Egg Freezing

Egg Freezing Egg freezing is a relatively new procedure to be offered by clinics. It has evolved to address different issues, one of those is a growing trend in the population which is women leaving the decision to have a child in later life. As women age so do the eggs ...

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PGAS

Pre-implantation genetic aneuploidy screening (PGAS) Pre-implantation genetic aneuploidy screening (PGAS) is an increasingly popular procedure with older women. PGAS aims to improve the chance of having a healthy live birth in the following patient groups: Women aged 40 and above Couples who have undergone at least three fresh IVF cycles without success ...

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Surrogacy

Surrogacy There are a number of selected units in the UK that offer surrogacy. HFEA will have listings of all the units who offer this service. Full Surrogacy The woman carries the child for the commissioning couple. The Embryo is provided by the commissioning couple and therefore the host (the carrier of the ...

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PGD

PGD Pre-Genetic Implantation Diagnosis or PGD is the analysing of a cell from an embryo. At present sex linked chromosomal abnormalities and single gene disorders can be treated with PGD. Couples who are offered treatment have either: Been identified as a carrier of a genetic disease Have had children born who have been ...

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Sperm Donation

Sperm Donation Sperm donation is offered to couples for numerous reasons: The male partner may have a low number or absence of sperm in the ejaculate. There may be a risk of passing a genetic disease to a child such as cystic fibrosis. The male partner may be HIV positive and the couple have ...

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Sperm Bank

Sperm Bank Sperm banks facilitate couples or individuals to have a child through donor insemination. Not all clinics have their own banks. Sperm donors are carefully screened as required by HFEA. A donor will need to see a doctor for a physical examination. A urine sample is needed to screen for chlamydia ...

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Semen Freezing

Semen Freezing This procedure involves the freezing of sperm. Vials of sperm can be frozen for immediate or impending treatment. Most clinics charge for this service. Screening tests would have to be compete before samples are frozen. It is offered for men who: Have difficulty in producing samples for treatment Are having PESE Are ...

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Follicular Tracking

Follicular Tracking Follicular tracking can be used to track a woman's natural cycle. It is a helpful guide for both the fertility team and the couple to have a greater understanding of the individual’s ovulatory pattern. Follicular tracking is normally performed by vaginal ultra sound scans from Day 9 ...

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PESA / TESE / MESA

PESA / TESE / MESA These procedures are offered to couples in cases where the male has no sperm present in the ejaculate. They are used in conjunction with an ICSI procedure. (For more information please see the ICSI section). In some semen samples there may be no sperm present in the ...

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GIFT

Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) This is a procedure that allows natural fertilisation to take place in the fallopian tubes. A woman uses FSH injections to stimulate the ovaries. The eggs are collected and then replaced into the fallopian tube with the sperm. This replacement requires a laparoscopy procedure. The success rates ...

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Egg Donation

Egg Donation Egg donation is offered to couples if the female produces no/very low numbers of eggs. This treatment may also be offered if, in the hormone profile an elevated FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) has occurred. If this has occurred it can indicate that there is premature ovarian failure which means ...

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Assisted Hatching

Assisted Hatching Assisted Hatching may be offered to couples who have had IVF/ ICSI cycles with good quality embryo’s but have not achieved a pregnancy. It may be considered that the zona (outer shell of the egg) may be quite thick which could prevent the embryo from hatching out of the ...

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