Fertility Assessments

Fertility assessments for women, men, couples, and preconception care.

Fertility assessments are crucial for individuals or couples who are trying to conceive and may be concerned about their ability to do so. 

These assessments can help identify any potential issues affecting fertility and guide appropriate treatments or interventions. Fertility assessments are comprehensive and tailored to each individual’s or couple’s unique situation. 

The choice of tests and subsequent steps in our fertility services and assessment process depend on initial findings, age, how long the couple has been trying to conceive, and any specific concerns they may have. It’s important to approach fertility assessments with a sense of partnership between the individuals involved and their healthcare team to navigate the process and decisions about fertility treatments effectively.

Overview of services and tests that can be included in fertility assessments:

Initial Consultation

Diagnostic Tests for Women
  • Blood Tests
  • Ovulation test
  • Transvaginal Ultrasound including specialised 3D or saline scan
  • Tubal patency tests (HyCoSy or HSG)
  • Semen Analysis
  • Hormone Testing
  • Ultrasound 
  • Genetic Tests
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  • Genetic Testing
  • Immunologic Testing
  • Specialized Sperm Function Tests

Follow-up and Counselling

Lifestyle Assessment and Counselling

Fertility Treatments

Fertility treatments vary widely, depending on the individuals’ circumstances, their ages, their personal preferences, their general health and the underlying causes of infertility. Treatments range from simple medications to assist with ovulation to more complex assisted reproductive technologies (ART). 

You must be fully informed about each treatment option’s benefits, risks, costs, and success rates before undergoing treatment. Collaborative decision-making between patients and their healthcare providers is crucial to finding the most appropriate and effective treatment plan. 

Overview of common fertility treatments:

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

Medication
  • Ovulation Induction
  • Metformin
  • Supplements
  • In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
  • Egg Donation
  • Sperm Donation
  • Gestational Carrier (Surrogacy)
  • Laparoscopy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Varicocele Repair
  • Lifestyle Modifications
  • Counselling and Support Groups

Fertility Preservation

Fertility preservation involves methods to save or protect eggs, sperm, or reproductive tissue so that a person can use them to have biological children in the future. This approach is particularly relevant for individuals facing medical treatments or conditions that could affect their fertility, such as cancer treatments, and for those who wish to delay parenthood. 

It can also be used for transgender or non-binary people prior to any sex change treatment that can affect their fertility. It’s crucial for individuals considering these options to discuss them thoroughly with fertility specialists, who can provide guidance based on the individual’s health status, future goals, and the latest advancements in reproductive technology.

Overview of the options and considerations involved in fertility preservation:

For Women

Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
Embryo Freezing
Ovarian Tissue Freezing

For Men

Sperm Freezing (Semen Cryopreservation)
Testicular Tissue Freezing

The Egg Donation Process

Egg donation is when a woman donates her eggs to another individual or couple to help them conceive a child. This generous act can provide a vital opportunity for people who cannot use their eggs to achieve pregnancy due to various reasons, including premature ovarian failure, diminished ovarian reserve, genetic disorders, or age-related factors. 

Egg donation is a multifaceted process that requires careful consideration and planning. Both donors and recipients must receive comprehensive information and support throughout the process. This support should address egg donation’s medical, legal, emotional, and ethical aspects to ensure that all parties are fully informed and their rights and well-being are protected.

Overview of the egg donation process: