In-vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Eggs are removed from the ovary and fertilised in a laboratory by mixing with the male partner’s (or donor’s) sperm. Resulting embryos are cultured in incubators for transfer and/or freezing.
Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
ICSI is the most common and successful treatment for male infertility. As with the IVF procedure, eggs are removed from the ovary. A single sperm is then injected by a scientist directly into the egg in a laboratory, using a fine needle.
Fertility preservation (FP)
Fertility preservation involves freezing and storing eggs, sperm, or embryos for future use. We offer fertility preservation to those undergoing treatment for a medical condition which may affect their future fertility.
Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
If available, good quality excess embryos can be frozen and stored after IVF or ICSI treatment. These embryos can be thawed and placed in the uterus (during the course of a natural or hormonally-assisted cycle).
Intra-uterine insemination (IUI)
Prepared sperm are inserted high in the uterus when the female partner is ovulating. This form of treatment may be offered to single women.
Donor insemination (IUI-D)
Women in same-sex couples, or single women, may be inseminated using donor sperm. Heterosexual couples may use donated sperm, if the male partner is unable to produce his own sperm. We import donor sperm from accredited donor banks in the UK and overseas. The CRM also offers donor egg insemination on application, provided the patient has their own donor.
Ovulation induction (OI)
Ultrasound scanning and urinary hormone testing identify the female partner’s natural time of ovulation. Either tablets or injections stimulate her ovaries to produce follicles.
Surgical sperm retrieval (SSR)
If no sperm is found in the male partner’s semen sample, it is sometimes possible to extract sperm surgically. This is a day surgery procedure, performed under local or general anaesthetic.