YOUR FERTILITY … A DIAGNOSTIC CYCLE

So you want to have a baby …..

In order to help you ascertain whether you may have any problems in conceiving, we have created a diagnostic pathway to assess your fertility as a couple.

Over a period of approximately one month we will appropriately investigate you both and help you decide if any treatment may be necessary.

We will plan a three-stage approach.

Stage 1: Initial assessment Cost £170
A detailed history and examination of each of you will be carried out by a Consultant Gynaecologist. This will take approximately one hour and at its conclusion, appropriate investigations will be planned for Stage 2.

Stage 2: Investigations
We will tailor these investigations according to your needs. Not all couples will need all of the tests and some will need more.

You will be advised as to which will be necessary from the following list:

  1. Hormone profile
    Taken on Day 2,3 or 4 of your menstrual cycle or at any time of the cycle if your periods are irregular. This checks your baseline level of reproductive hormones.
  2. (A) - Mid-Luteal Progesterone
    This is usually taken approximately 1 week before the onset of your period and is used to check whether ovulation has taken place.

    (B) – Progesterone Series
    Sometimes a series of progesterone levels are taken over the course of a few days; particularly if your periods are irregular.
  3. Semen Analysis
    This will be arranged via the local fertility unit at the Lister Hospital.
  4. Test of Tubal Patency
    In order to achieve pregnancy, it is important to have open fallopian tubes. To check patency, we may advise one of the following:
    (A) – Hysterosalpingogram (HSG). This is an X-Ray investigation where a dye is inserted through the cervix into the uterus and outlines the fallopian tubes.

    (B) – Laparoscopy and Dye Test. This is an in-patient day case procedure under a general anaesthetic, which gives detailed information about your pelvis and tubal patency.

    (C) – An ultrasound assessment of your tubes.
  5. Other tests as felt appropriate.

Stage 3: Analysis and Forward Planning Cost £130
A follow-up consultation at which all of your results will be given with full interpretation and a plan will be made for your fertility treatment, should this be necessary.
You will be given a ‘Co-Op card’ detailing your results, which you may keep as your own personal record.

If you are insured some of the costs may be covered by your insurance company.

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