What are the fertility treatment options for single women?
The main fertility treatment undertaken by single women is IUI using donor sperm. This is currently provided on a self-funded basis. Our clinic has locally recruited sperm donors, or you can buy donor sperm from other clinics and import it to our clinic. If you have an underlying fertility problem or fail to become pregnant after six cycles of IUI treatment you may become eligible for NHS funded IVF.
What are the fertility treatment options for same sex female couples?
The main fertility treatment undertaken by same sex female couples is IUI using donor sperm. This is currently provided on a self-funded basis. Our clinic has locally recruited sperm donors, or you can buy donor sperm from other clinics and import it to our clinic. If you have an underlying fertility problem or fail to become pregnant after six cycles of IUI treatment you may become eligible for NHS funded IVF..
What are the fertility preservation options for individuals with gender dysphoria?
Fertility preservation for individuals with gender dysphoria is provided under the NHS. For transgender women sperm can be stored and for transgender man, eggs can be frozen as part of preserving fertility prior to starting hormones.
Does the fertility centre provide IVF treatment for women with medical conditions?
We are a tertiary NHS unit, and we have the facility to support assisted conception in women with high-risk medical conditions if it is deemed safe by the specialist medical team looking after them.
