Fertility treatment

For some, trying to get pregnant can be a very difficult process. Whatever your struggle, we are here to help you maintain a healthy mind and body throughout and to highlight the options available to you.

Diet can have an impact on both male and female fertility. In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a commonly discussed fertility treatment which is suitable for some couples. It isn’t the only treatment available however, with others such as ovulation induction and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) also potential options. See our full list of fertility articles written by Nuffield Health experts.

Your first fertility consultation

This is when you’ll first meet your consultant. You’ll find out about the treatments available and your consultant will help you decide on a programme. Appointments for tests will also be made. These can include tests on blood, urine and sperm, which are needed to see if the treatment chosen is right for you. If you want to go ahead, you'll meet one of our specially trained fertility nurses to discuss any questions you may have and to provide you with the information needed to make your journey through treatment easier.

As success rates do vary, we’ll give you up-to-date information at this time. The possibility of treatment not being successful can be very stressful. So the next step will involve meeting a counsellor who can discuss this with you.

Meeting your counsellor

Fertility treatment can be demanding and intrusive, so it’s best to know what lies ahead. One of our dedicated counsellors can help. At your appointment, the counsellor will discuss your feelings regarding your proposed treatment.

The HFEA requires that a counsellor sees donors, recipients and those who are having a procedure using a surrogate.

Starting your treatment

This is the appointment to prepare you for your fertility treatment. We’ll discuss how best to fit your treatment in with your working life and the medication you may need to take. We’ll put together a treatment plan that’s specific to you. Then we’ll agree a date to start. We’ll ask you to sign consent forms and give you written notes explaining your treatment and just what to expect at each stage.

Reviewing your treatment

After your treatment, we will offer a consultation to assess how everything went. This appointment is helpful for planning any future care for you.

Payments

We do require payment before treatment starts. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, credit or debit card. For information regarding prices and payment, please call your local Nuffield Health fertility unit.

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Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

Conditions

Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

Tests and scans

We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

Treatments

Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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